2010 Remembering Mom Scholarship Recipient
I am a 2010 graduate of the Cambridge School of Dallas, and my plan is to attend Mary Hardin Baylor University where I will earn my nursing degree. With this degree I want to work with orphans who have also lost a parent as I have. Reaching out to help those in need, I know I feel my mother's presence. Because of her teachings and example, I never want to lose hope or lessen my drive to live in such a way that will bring honor to my loved ones – especially my mom.
My school extracurricular activities include golfing, cross country, basketball, volleyball, as well as school drama productions and the school choirs. I have been very involved in the community by working with orphanages in Guatemala, school counseling sessions, as well as the South Dallas Homeless Ministry (winter clothing drive, food for the homeless during holidays, as well as summer Habitat for Humanities), vacation Bible School volunteer, and conducting weeklong summer art camps.
Achievements and Awards:
Advance Placement Scholar Award – 2009
First in State Art Contest – 2009
Lion Christian Character Award for golf – 2009
Golf – 3rd Place District, 4th Place Regional – 2009
Recipient: 2010 Remembering Mom Scholarship Recipient
Previous Scholarship Recipients include:
- 2006 Recipient: Shelley Davis
- 2007 Recipient: Charity Adams
- 2008 Recipient: Kayla Torregano
- 2009 Winner: Shuntura Renee Thomas
Remembering Mom: The Barbara Franklin Foundation
Scholarship Application & Guidelines
Remembering Mom: The Barbara
Franklin Foundation
is accepting scholarship applications from young women between the age
of 18-25 who have experienced loss due to the death of their mother,
but desire to continue their educational path in spite of their mother’s
absence. (Mother-loss is not restricted to cancer).
Scholarship
Award:
- One scholarship
will be awarded in the amount up to $500 for the spring and $500 for the fall semester.
- Must show proof
of enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours at an accredited institution
of higher learning.
- Scholarship recipient
will be honored at the 4th Annual Remembering Mom Luncheon Celebration.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must
be a young woman between the ages of 18-25 with plans to attend an
accredited institution of higher learning during the academic
year (fall and spring semesters).
- Applicant must
have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Applicant must
live in the State of Texas.
- Applicant must
provide a copy of mother’s death certificate or obituary.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit the following items along with a completed
application:
- Copy of most
recent academic transcript (with school’s seal), SAT or required
assessment test for entry into institution of higher learning.
- Two letters of
recommendation (one from a school counselor or teacher/professor and
one from a community leader such as a pastor/minister, school principal,
employer, civic or political leader).
- A typed 500-word
essay about your motherloss experience and the importance to pursue
an education in spite of your mother’s absence.
- A selection committee
will screen applications and essays.
- The scholarship
will be awarded to the student who best meets the eligibility requirements.
- The scholarship
recipient will be notified by telephone and invited to attend the
Annual Remembering Mom Luncheon Celebration on the second Saturday of May.
Deadline:
Completed application form and typed essay must be received by
the last day of March. Applications/essays postmarked after the deadline
and /or incomplete packages will be disqualified.
