Theresa Lord Future Leader Scholarship
Theresa Lord was a beloved mother and grandmother with a big heart and sharp mind. She was born in the late 1920’s, a Trinidadian, lived to the age of 92. In all of her years on a small island and decades more in the United States, she believed the best way to succeed for a Black person was an education.
The mother of 7 children, grandmother to 30 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren she believed in having a strong faith in God and belief in yourself. Her wealth was measured in love and adoration from family and friends.
It was important to Theresa to attend the graduations of all of her grandchildren, an important milestone she wanted to witness.
This scholarship seeks to support an African American student or a student of Caribbean descent so they can fulfill their destiny.
Any African American or Caribbean-descended high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a four-year degree may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your goals, an obstacle you faced, and what that experience taught you.
Tell us about you and your educational goals. What's an obstacle you faced in your life, and what did you learn from that experience?
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June 2023
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The application deadline is Apr 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 1, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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