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Overview

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Scholarship

Funder: Puerto Rican Association For Human Development (PRAHD)

Geographic Scope: Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding communities

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors (completed grades 9-12)

  • Must have completed at least three community service activities between 9th and 12th grade

  • Must have participated in extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, faith-based activities, or employment) between 9th and 12th grade

  • Pursuing post-secondary education: 2-year college, 4-year college, trade school, technical training program, cosmetology school, or vocational certification
  • Contact:
    PRAHD
    100 First Street
    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
    Phone: (732) 442-1081 or (732) 638-2800
    Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM

    Website: prahd.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete all required fields in the scholarship application form
    2. Attach a required essay
    3. Submit the completed application

    Required Materials

    • Full name
    • Contact information (email, phone)
    • Grade Point Average (GPA)
    • Home address
    • List of at least three community service activities completed between 9th and 12th grade
    • List of extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, faith-based activities, or employment) participated in between 9th and 12th grade
    • Type of schooling being pursued (select from: 2-year college/university, 4-year college/university, trade school, technical training program, cosmetology school, vocational certification)
    • Name of college/institution you will be attending
    • Essay (required for submission)

    Note: All fields must be completed and an essay must be attached to submit the application.

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    Fields of Work

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