OUR CRITERIA

Marvell Cheeks Jr. Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship Application Criteria

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The Marvell Cheeks Jr. Scholarship is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that helps transform lives through mentoring and scholarship. We are seeking Detroit area students with an interest in mentorship, community and scholarship. Annual scholarships are awarded to individuals seeking financial assistance in college, trade school, vocational programs. The ability to choose training options at institutions of higher learning will certainly enhance the probability of successful character and career development.

Selected CSF Scholars, throughout the school year will receive mentorship, participate in programming, attend events and college tours, complete community service projects, receive job placement and shadowing opportunities,  earning a CSF Scholarship.

Recipients of the Marvell Cheeks Jr. Scholarship are motivated to be productive citizens regardless of economic or disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is unique in that it does not necessarily focus on accelerating students who are already college bound. Instead, we actively search for  students who have exhibited the potential to go to college or an alternate higher learning environment, in need of exposure and encouragement to reach a higher level of education.

Applications for the 2024-25 school year will open September 5th, 2024.

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