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Derek Jeter Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

This scholarship was established in 1997 by the Turn 2 Foundation, which supports signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "Turn 2" healthy lifestyles. The purpose of this scholarship is to support graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university. Applicants must demonstrate leadership in their community while promoting abstinence from drugs and alcohol and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Minimum 1070 SAT or minimum 21 ACT score
  • Residence:
    Kalamazoo County resident
  • School:
    Attends a Kalamazoo County high school
  • College:
    Planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university to earn a two- or four-year degree.
  • Extracurricular:
    Must be able to demonstrate leadership and involvement in school and community activities that advocate abstinence from drug and alcohol use and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Essay typed into the text box in the eGRANT application addressing why you merit consideration for this scholarship. Include how extracurricular activities volunteer experiences and leadership roles have helped to prepare you for your choice of study. If you have overcome challenges or improved in motivation and achievement during high school and/or college please provide this information also. In addition describe the ways in which you have promoted a healthy lifestyle including a drug and substance-free educational environment during your high school years.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two copies of the Letters of Recommendation completed by adults other than family members. At least one recommendation must attest to the applicant's promotion of abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
  • Other Materials:
    eGRANTscholarship application;Two copies of the Scholarship Recommendation Form;ACT/SAT scores.

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