MESF/MOM Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must be U.S. residents. All applicants must submit a transcript to complete the application prior to the submission deadline.  All applicants must complete an essay at time of completing this online application.  All applicants must provide the name, title & email address of their formal reference; which must be a guidance Counselor, Principal, Professor/Teacher or President/Dean of College at the time of submission. In addition, all applicant's have the sole responsibility of providing the Reference & Rating form to their referral POCs, as well as following up on their submission of reference by the March 1st deadline.

A. Excellence in Academics and Community Service Award

Must be a brain tumor patient/survivor or closely related to someone diagnosed with a brain tumor. Relationships are limited to spouse, biological children, biological parents, biological siblings. Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program at a college, university, vocational school or other setting within the fifty United States or District of Columbia. Must have at least a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a 4.0/5.0. l Rank in top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21. Demonstrate strong leadership and service in their community.

B. Excellence in Science and Medicine Award

Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four-year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia. Must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0. l Must have three (3) years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course. Rank in the top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21.

C. The Karen Lewis CTU Excellence in Science Award

Created in honor of Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Karen Lewis.  Must be a current student or graduate of a Chicago Public School (CPS).  Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.); pursuing a technical certification, associate or bachelor level degree; with an emphasis in science and/or screening and research in the areas of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia. Must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0.  Must have three (3) years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course. Rank in the top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21.

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Optional Informations: Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)

All scholarship applicants reporting an ACT/SAT score will be asked to provide official verification.

May E. Smith (M.O.M.) Foundation, Inc./Memories of Mary has taken positive stands on important issues affecting the community and takes pride in working for the betterment of all people. Select a current issue important to you and discuss how your education will allow you to make an impact.