"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela.
Purpose of this Scholarship :
- To increase trade school, college, and university opportunities for high school seniors.
- To encourage high academic achievement in our youth.
- To reward hard-working high school seniors and assist in collegiate expenses.
Eligibility and Requirements at the time of submission for this scholarship :
- Applicant must be an enrolled high school student in his/her senior year.
- Applicant must be in good standing with their high school.
- Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must be accepted to a 4-year accredited college, university, trade school, or community college.
Application :
- Mail, upload, or scan & email the completed application packet to Prosperous Investments (1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-3362, Las Vegas, NV, 89134 or paulprosper@pprosperllc.com
- The Application package must include :
- Completed application form. The online application can be completed via this link: Online application
- 1 completed scholarship recommendation form (Teacher, guidance counselor, coach, employer, clergy, NOT friends or family). The online recommendation form can be completed via this link:Recommendation Form
- 1 Essay no more than 2 pages in length, times new roman font (size 12), 1” margins, & double-spaced
- Current high school transcript.
- A copy of a College / University, Trade School or Community College acceptance letter.
Scoring :
- The Prosperous Investments Scholarship Scoring Committee will evaluate each application and select ONE winner. If there is a tie, the prize money will be split. The winning essay will be scored based on the grading rubric (Rubric is in downloadable scholarship application packet).
Scholarship Amount :
- The Prosperous Investments Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,500.00 to the winning applicant. Payment will be to the institution that the winner will attend in the fall.
Deadline :
- The contest begins on 1 March. Applications postmarked, uploaded, and emailed after 31 May will not be accepted and returned to sender. Prosperous Investments will announce the winner no later than 1 August.
Essay Topic :
- The essay topic is posted on the last day of February.
2024 Prosperous Investments Scholarship Essay Contest Topic:
Social justice issues are complex and change as time evolves. They all share a common theme, the fight for fairness, equity, and access for all members of society. Examples of social justice issues are racial injustice, gender inequality, economic justice, LGBTQ+ rights, climate justice, and disability rights.
1. Discuss an issue of social justice that you care about deeply. 2. Explain why this issue matters. 3. Share how you plan to advocate for change.
Be sure to provide examples and/or support for your content. Don't forget your introduction paragraph to introduce your topic, and a conclusion paragraph to summarize your work.
Mailing address: 1930 Village Center Cir, Ste 3-3362, Las Vegas, NV, 89134