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2010 Beat the Odds Scholarship
The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is asking educators to nominate current high school juniors who are on track to graduate by July 2011 and who have overcome tremendous odds to become personally and academically successful. Five high school students will be selected and awarded a $5000 to $10,000 college/university scholarship, a new computer and public recognition at an event in Fall 2010.
The Beat the Odds Scholarship was developed by the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) to celebrate and underscore the positive potential of high school students who have "beat the odds" despite the daunting conditions in which they live. The multiple challenges overcome by past winners of this award include family violence, foster care, loss of a parent, poverty, hunger and homelessness. Click here for the Beat the Odds Scholarship Application.
Nominees for the Beat the Odds Scholarhsip must meet the following criteria:
- Currently a junior enrolled in a public, private, or charter school in Washington, DC, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County public school systems in Virginia or Montgomery or Prince George's county public school systems in Maryland
- Will graduate by July 2011
- Following graduation, will attend college, technical, or vocational training
- Has overcome significant obstacles such as, but not limited to, poverty, disability, homelessness or abuse
- Has achieved a grade point average of 3.0 and above; showing marked effort, improvement or success
- Will be available for meetings, photo shoots, interviews, and award ceremony if selected to receive the scholarship.
To learn more visit the http://www.childrensdefense.org/.