Brandon Hendricks Scholarship

Number of Awards: 10 scholarships annually

Geographic Scope: The Bronx, New York

Eligibility:

• High school seniors graduating from Bronx high schools
• Must be college-bound (accepted to and planning to attend college)
• Must be from the Bronx community

Focus & Purpose:
Established in 2021 by the Bronx Rising Initiative to honor Brandon Hendricks, a promising high school basketball player who was tragically killed by gun violence on June 29, 2020. Brandon had been accepted to college with a full scholarship and was determined to use his education to transform his community.

The scholarship aims to:

• Keep Brandon's passion and legacy alive
• Enable young people in the Bronx to pursue higher education
• Support students who want to use their education to improve the quality of life in the Bronx
• Empower talented youth in the Bronx community

Award Use: Funds are designated for college education/tuition

Background: Brandon Hendricks was a shining star and natural-born leader in the Bronx community. The scholarship was created in partnership with Brandon's family. As of 2022, 15 scholarship recipients had been awarded and were pursuing their education at various colleges and universities.

Contact Information:

• Organization: Oyate Group / Bronx Rising Initiative
• Website: oyategroup.org

Application Process

Application Components:
Applicants must submit:

• Written statements reflecting on Brandon's life
• Detailed essay on how applicants hope to use their education to improve the quality of life in the Bronx

Eligibility Confirmation:

• Must be a graduating high school senior from the Bronx
• Must have been recently admitted to college
• Must plan to attend college in the fall

How to Apply:
No specific application portal URL provided in available content. Contact the organization directly or check oyategroup.org for application link.

Selection Criteria:
Winners are selected based on:

• Merit and passion for community improvement
• Alignment with Brandon's vision of using education to transform the community
• Quality of written statements

Timeline:
Applications open annually; recipients typically announced in June-July timeframe (around Brandon's birthday, June 29)