CAIR-MI SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR ROSA PARKS SCHOLARSHIPS
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/7/07) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) is seeking applicants for two $500 “Rosa Parks” scholarships.
Eligibility:
* Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
* Minimum 2.8 GPA
* A resident of Michigan
Requirements:
Applicants must submit a 750 word essay reflecting their personal perspective regarding the importance of Rosa Parks’ legacy in striving against discrimination towards making America a more just society.
The application deadline for the scholarship is March 7th, 2007. Awardees will be recognized at CAIR-MI annual banquet on March 25th, 2007.
To obtain an application form, e-mail: [email protected] , with the following information: Name, School, City, Contact Number
CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-842-1418, E-mail: [email protected]