Winning students will receive a $5,000 scholarship for their compelling essays about how students at HBCUs or PBIs have established a rich tradition of promoting social justice and how they can flex their political muscle in the upcoming 2008 political season.  In addition, the student's HBCU or PBI will receive a $20,000 grant for improving student outreach and writing enhancement initiatives.

Who May Apply

To apply a student must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (freshman, sophomore, or junior) in an HBCU or PBI at the time of competition (Fall 2007 and/or Spring 2008 semesters)
  AND
  Demonstrate financial need as defined by his or her college or university
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
• Have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2007-2008

The Application Process, Students must complete and submit the following:

• Completed Application
• Completed Certification and Authorization Form
• Completed 2008 Writers of Passage essay addressing the question outlined.
• Transcripts: college transcripts for students who have completed one or more semesters of post-secondary education. (Print from Esims)
• Copy of the student's complete 2007-2008 academic year Student Aid Report (SAR).     

Deadline:

The application, Certification and Authorization form, as well as all required supporting documents must be mailed to NAFEO in one envelope and postmarked by Friday, February 15, 2008.

Application/ Website:

http://www.nafeo.org/wop_2008.php

Contact Information:

Ms. Rachel Cooke rcooke@nafeo.org