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Mattie Reynolds-Eugene/ Springfield NAACP Scholarship

Mattie Reynolds Scholarship

The Mattie Reynolds Eugene/Springfield NAACP Scholarship was created in honor of long-time Eugene resident and African American leader Mattie Reynolds’ commitment to education.
Mattie Reynolds Eugene/Springfield NAACP Scholarship is non-renewable. Selected recipients will be notified in September.

AWARD AMOUNT:

  • $1000 scholarship award towards studies at a technical school or trade/professional program
  • $1000 scholarship award towards studies at a 4 year university or college
  • $1000 scholarship award towards studies at a 2 year university or college

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Applicant must be an entering college freshman as a full–time student.
  • Applicant must be accepted in an university/college or trade/technical program.
  • Applicant must possess a grade point average of at least 2.75 (C+) in a 4.0 system.
  • Applicant must be a Lane County resident.
  • NAACP membership is preferred and participation is highly desirable.
  • Application must be received by, September 1, 2022.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

  • Resume (including contact information, previous job experiences, extracurricular activities, community service, GPA, etc.)
  • 750-1000 word essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship. Essay should include the following information about you:
  • Career goals
  • Academic achievements
  • Experience with social justice, such as with the NAACP, student organizations, service clubs, etc.
  • Two signed letters of recommendation (other than relatives):
  • One personal reference (coach, mentor, counselor, etc.)
  • One reference to work effort in academic or professional setting reference (teacher, supervisor, community member, etc.)
  • A copy of an admission letter or a letter of commitment from a college or university (should be submitted upon award notification)

SUBMISSION

Please submit your application through one of the following options: mail, email, or drop off at office.

Mail your application to:
ATTN: Mattie Reynolds Scholarship Committee
330 High StreetEugene, OR 97401

Email your essay (PDF), resume (PDF), and letters of recommendation (PDF) to lawrence@naacplanecounty.org with the subject header “Mattie Reynolds Application.

QUESTIONS

For comments, questions, or concerns, please email our Educational Coordinator, Lawrence, at lawrenceh@naacplanecounty.
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