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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 2008
- Minor in Leadership Studies
Benefits
Students selected for the scholarship will receive:
- A $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years with a K-State GPA of 3.0
- 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 March 15)
- 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 question: What are the greatest challenges facing the urban community and how will your education prepare you to be a leader who will positively affect those challenges? Please limit your answer to no more than 500 words.
Scholarship selection
A committee will review the applications and invite a group of finalist to campus to interview in April. The interview and recognition event will include a luncheon and other special activities.