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CAPital Investment College Scholarship Program
The CAPital Investment College Scholarship Program provides high school seniors an opportunity for substantial funding for college tuition and related expenses such as room, board, books, and supplies. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2011-2012 school year.
All candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Jefferson County resident
• Household gross income not to exceed 125% of federal poverty guidelines
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for $10,000 scholarship
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for $5,000 scholarships
• Currently enrolled in 12th grade
• Enrolling in college for the Fall 2011 semester
• Ability to donate and verify 20 hours of volunteer service no later than May 1, 2012
• Candidates may be contacted for personal interview
The following items and documents must be submitted with your application by the close of business day on March 31, 2011 for consideration and approval for a scholarship:
• Scholarship application
• Proof of gross income and household size
- A copy of the household’s proof of income for the previous month
- Copies of social security cards for all household members
• Copy of current report card with cumulative GPA
• Letter of recommendation from counselor and parent/guardian
• 1,000-word typed essay: What are some issues concerning the youth of your community today, and if you could make one change to your community, what would it be and why?
• List of community involvement and/or extracurricular activities
• College acceptance letter, if available
Please click here to download the CAPital Investement Scholarship application and informational packet. Applications and supporting documentation are due by the close of business day on March 31, 2011 to Community Action Partnership; Attn: Maggie Peake; 810 Barret Avenue, Room 234; Louisville, KY 40204. Please contact Maggie Peake at (502) 574-5789 with any questions.
This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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