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Maurice Geyen Business Scholarship

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 7, 2025
Winners Announced
May 7, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school or undergraduate student
Race:
African American
Gender:
Male-identifying
Field of Study:
Business
Background:
Has been in the foster care system

Maurice Geyen was a beloved husband and successful businessman who recently passed away, leaving behind his family.

Maurice believed in encouraging young men to pursue higher education, recognizing the power a degree could have in expanding one’s mind and opening up new opportunities. Education can be a particularly powerful tool for underserved students, including those who have been in the foster care system. Students with this background often have little outside help in life, making the security and stability afforded by many professional jobs particularly valuable.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Maurice Geyen by supporting students who are pursuing business.

Any African American male high school or undergraduate student who plans to major in business may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Students who have experience in the foster care system are preferred, but this experience is not required.

To apply, tell us about yourself, why you decided to study business, what your post-graduate plans are, and how the foster care system has impacted you.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published September 12, 2024
Essay Topic

Tell us a little about yourself and why you chose to major in business. What's your plan after you graduate? Please share about your experiences in the foster care system, if applicable, and how that's impacted you and your future goals.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 7, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 7, 2025.