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Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship
The Urban Leadership Scholars Program seeks to shape the next generation of great American urban leaders. Urban Leadership Scholars will have the knowledge to make sound judgments, the character to flourish under the pressures of leadership, and the vision to bring new solutions to our nation’s most pressing urban needs. They will influence and inspire future generations to value education, hard work, and achieve academic and career success.
The Urban Leadership Scholars Program is not a typical scholarship competition. In addition to a monetary award, scholars will have access to academic and social experiences to encourage successful careers in law, public policy, education, journalism, business, and ministry. Scholars will be inspired to become exemplary citizens for life who will shape all aspects of American urban society.
Scholarship Requirements
- Hold a strong high school GPA (3.5 unweighted minimum), along with a strong record of community service
- Be a high school senior (Preference will be given to first-generation students from metro areas.)
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Attend K-State in fall 2010
- Minor in Leadership Studies
Benefits
Recipients of this Scholarship will receive:
- A $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to three additional years with a 3.0 K-State GPA.
- The opportunity to participate in K-State's Developing Scholars Program. If accepted into the program, an Urban Leadership Scholar will receive $2,000 for freshman year and $2,500 for the next two years.
- Participation in a one-day Urban Leadership Seminar each summer.
- Possible internships, national and international travel, and special mentoring opportunities.
To apply
(Applications must be received by date to be determined)
- Complete the K-State scholarship application
- Complete the K-State Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship supplemental application
- Resume of community service
- Official high school transcript (If a high school transcript has been provided to the Office of Admissions, there is no need to submit another.)
- Essay response to the following questions: What are the greatest challenges facing the urban community? How have you addressed these challenges in your community? How will your education prepare you to be a leader who will positively affect those challenges?
Scholarship selection
Finalists will be selected by a committee of campus and community leaders and will be notified by spring 2010.
Finalists are required to participate in an on-campus interview on a date to be determined. The interview and recognition event will include a luncheon and other special activities. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend.
Meet previous winners
Learn about students who have excelled in this prestigious scholarship competition