The AfriMETRO Scholarship Program will benefit high school seniors and college students of African
descent who attend or will attend accredited institutions of higher learning. The scholarship will be
merit- and needs-based.
WHO MAY APPLY
- Undergraduate college students of African descent attending an accredited college; or
- Undergraduate college students of any ethnicity who have registered for or are in a study
abroad program based in Africa; or - High school seniors of African descent planning to attend an accredited college.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and response to an essay question for
each of the categories. A point system will be used and weight will be given for scholastic achievement
(GPA), honors and achievements, extracurricular involvement, and the essay response. For the "African
Study Abroad" component, extra weight will be given to a student who has studied in Africa or who
plans to do so and can prove it. Confirmation of financial aid status will also be required. Guidelines for
each of the groups are below:
- A. College Students (General)
- a. African or of African descent
- b. Scholarly Merit – point system based on
- i. College transcript. Minimum 3.0 GPA
- ii. Honors and achievements
- iii. Extracurricular activities
- iv. 1,000-word essay
- c. Financial Aid Status
- i. Evidence showing student's currently receiving financial aid
- B. College Students (Study Abroad)
- a. No ethnicity requirements
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b. Scholarly Merit – point system based on
- i. College transcript. Minimum 3.0 GPA
- ii. Study abroad confirmation letter from college
- iii. Honors and achievements
- iv. Extracurricular activities
- v. 1,000-word essay
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c. Financial Aid Status
- i. Evidence showing student's currently receiving financial aid
- C. High School Seniors
- a. African or of African descent
- b. Scholarly Merit – point system based on
- i. Last two report cards (> B+ average)
- ii. Honors and achievements
- iii. Extracurricular activities
- iv. 500-word essay
AWARD
The scholarship will be paid to the institution of higher learning which the recipient plans to attend or
to the student directly if they furnish receipts for eligible academic expenses in excess of the scholarship amount. The recipient may be required to provide a copy of his/her transcript from their higher learning
institution at the end of the academic year.
2011 ESSAY QUESTIONS
College Students (General)
A country cannot advance on consumption alone. Discuss three ways that African countries (select a country of focus) can promote home grown innovation and entrepreneurship. ( Maximum 1,000 words).
High School Seniors
President Barack Obama once said, "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Explain how you have brought or will bring about change in your community. (Maximum 500 words).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact us by email at scholarship@afrimetro.org if you have any questions about the AfriMETRO Scholarship Program.
