Graduating High School Seniors:

It is with great pleasure that the Juneteenth Fort Worth Committee supports the educational
goals of the youth in our community. As an expression of our commitment to the youth, we
offer a $2,500 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior (male or female) who has
plans to continue their post-secondary education by attending a vocation/training institute,
Junior College or College/University of their choice. Scholarship funds will be disbursed by
check to the College/University and will be sent by certified mail. We congratulate you on
your successes thus far and celebrate your dedication to your education and academic
achievements.

If you plan to submit an application for consideration, please review the following information.

All candidates must submit:
1. An official copy of your high school transcript that notes your GPA
2. At least three letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or pastor/minister
(but not more than five)
3. A completed scholarship application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. A double-spaced typed essay of at least 500 words to address the following statement:

“Now that Juneteenth is a national holiday, how can it be used to bring understanding
about the effects of systemic racism that exists and help bring healing to America?”