© 2023 People of Color in Independent Schools
POCIS High School Student Scholarships
Next Deadline: May 17, 2024
The People of Color in Independent Schools Board is seeking applicants to be a part of our 2024 POCIS Student Scholars. The POCIS Student Scholarship Program is an opportunity to provide access and empowerment to students of color who aspire for academic success beyond the high school experience. We are seeking to highlight students who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion and are leaders in the classroom and beyond.
Selected students will be granted a one-time $2,000 scholarship award to be used toward their pursuit of higher education. To be eligible, students must:
- Identify as a student of color
- Be a high school senior
- Currently attend a Northern California POCIS member school
- Be in “good academic standing” within their school community
- Be on track enroll in a 2-4 year institution of higher education in Fall 2024
Sections in this application:
- General information about yourself, your interests, and your future plans.
- Contact information for two adult members of your school community that can recommend you and confirm that you are a student in good academic standing.
- Essay (400-750 words) responding to the following prompt: How have you personally contributed to creating an inclusive, and affirming environment at your school?
- Optional space to add anything else you’d like us to know as we consider your application.
Application opens Friday, March 22, 2024
Applications are due Friday, May 17, 2024
Scholarship notifications will be sent by Friday, June 14, 2024
Please reach out to Adrian Takyi (adrian_takyi@liveoaksf.org) with any questions.