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India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 4, 2025
Winners Announced
Feb 4, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
Race:
Black or African
State:
North Carolina resident

India Terrell was a cherished daughter, trusted friend, passionate public health advocate and dedicated community leader who passed away in 2021 at the young age of twenty-five.

India was ambitious, driven and motivated. She held a bachelor’s degree in public health from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and worked at Wake County Public Health in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a member of the Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and the Lambda Mu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

India was a consummate volunteer who tirelessly dedicated her days to improving the lives of others. India focused on eliminating health disparities, and serving underserved communities. She planned on earning her master’s degree in nursing before her passing.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.

Any Black or African high school senior or undergraduate student who is a North Carolina resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about a personal experience where you exhibited India’s qualities of kindness, compassion, and service and how these have affected your goals. How will you continue India’s legacy through your future endeavors?

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published September 6, 2024
Essay Topic

India's life was defined by her compassion, kindness, and dedication to serving others. Share a personal experience where you demonstrated these qualities and explain how they have influenced your academic and personal goals. How do you envision carrying forward her legacy of compassion and service through your future endeavors?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 4, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 4, 2025.