Elizabeth Wesley Incentive Awards Program

Award Amount
Application deadline
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Elizabeth Wesley Program

Number of Awards & Eligibility: varies
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Must be enrolled in a junior or senior high school in one of the following school districts in Tacoma/Pierce County, WA: Bethel, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Puyallup, Steilacoom, Tacoma, or University Place.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  5. Must be African American.
  6. Must be a student in grades nine through eleven.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award program is offered to African-American students in grades nine through eleven who attend schools in one of the following school districts in Tacoma/Pierce County, Washington: Bethel, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Puyallup, Steilacoom, Tacoma, or University Place. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Application requirements for the Elizabeth Wesley Incentive Awards Program are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letter (3)
  • Essay
Additional Information: Each applicant will be evaluated on the following: the quality of his/her school transcript and the extent to which it reflects an improvement in the previous year's grade point average in mathematics, science, and English courses; the degree to which he/she is involved in school activities; the scope of his/her involvement in community activities; and the content of his/her letters of recommendation. All recipients must participate in a recipient orientation on a date to be announced later. Recipients must also attend the awards ceremony.

Award Amount: $350 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $350.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, June 30

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, June 30

Applications are available on the Elizabeth Wesley Program website by clicking on the 'How to Apply' link. In addition to a completed application, the applicant must also submit the following materials: a certified copy of his/her transcripts reflecting final grades of the current academic year; three letters of recommendation, one each from his/her parent or guardian, school staff person, and a community representative; an essay of 250 words or more on the topic listed on the application; and short answers to questions about the student's school & volunteer activities. The application and all supporting materials must be submitted to the Elizabeth Wesley Program by the deadline. Applications received after the closing date not be considered.
About Elizabeth Wesley Program:
Contact Information: Felicia Thomas, -
Address: P.O. Box 110667 Tacoma, Washington 98411

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