General Information:
The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of annually providing one-year educational scholarship(s) to deserving young females of color. The scholarship(s) shall be used to contribute to the student’s first year college tuition and/or books depending upon the amount of funds available to the Foundation for that fiscal year.The Foundation will be sending this information to public high schools within the State of New Jersey. Therefore, when the enclosed Application is received, it may be duplicated by the school’s Guidance Counselor. Any student who has or will receive a full college scholarship should not apply. However, any female who satisfies the student requirements should be allowed to apply. (See Requirements below).
All completed Applications with their supporting documents must be postmarked no later than May 7 of each calendar year. Incomplete Applications will NOT be considered.
Important Note: All scholarship Awards will be presented ONLY after a personal In-Person Question & Answer INTERVIEW has been completed during the Thornton Sisters Foundation’s Annual Banquet. The five (5) chosen Finalists will be notified by a member of the Board of Trustees prior
Student Requirements
1. A public New Jersey High School Senior.
2. A female of color [African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino-American, Caribbean-American, Native American, Asian-American, etc.].
3. A high school grade point average (GPA) of C+ or better.
- An official school transcript is required.
4. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation:
- Should be from a teacher/faculty member who has taught you as a student.
- Must include how the person has known Applicant and for how long.
- Each letter must be signed and then sealed with author's signature across the sealed portion of the envelope.
5. Submit most recent copy of parents' Income Tax statement or any equivalent documentation of parents' income. Note: individual W-2 Forms will NOT be accepted.
6. Must complete the personal statement section of the Application form:
- A 500-word essay fully answering each question that is asked.
- A photograph of Applicant must be attached. (Passport PHOTO Size Only).
7. Entering a four-year accredited college or university:
- Official verification of college acceptance is required, and all scholarship monies will be payable directly to the college.
- Any Finalist* who does not complete her first year of college shall reimburse the Foundation for all scholarship monies received and all legal costs incurred with that reimbursement
* When the student Applicant becomes one of the five (5) Finalists, a personal Question & Answer Interview with the Board of Trustees shall be required.
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