Saint Louis Public Schools Scholarships

For seniors graduating from an SLPS school in 2024, there are several Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation scholarship opportunities. The scholarships are:

Barbara Anderson Scholarship $1,500, one time award.
GPA: 2.5 or above.
Dr. Barbara A. Anderson was a motivated and diligent principal at Lexington Elementary school.

Honig Family Memorial Scholarship $1,000, one time award.
GPA: 2.5 or above. Must be graduating from Vashon High School.
The funds for this scholarship are from the estate of Mrs. Helga Honig. She and her family are pleased to assist graduating seniors from Saint Louis Public Schools (Vashon High School).

Victoria Betts Scholarship
GPA: 2.5 or above. Must be graduating from Career Academy and planning to attend a 4 year university.
Victoria Betts is a proud 2016 alumna of Clyde C. Miller Career Academy. She went on to attend Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA and study Accounting and Finance. She is now an auditor at Ernst & Young (EY).

Jo Jo White Memorial Scholarship of Character and Leadership $500, potentially renewable for up to four years upon showing progress toward degree at a public or non-profit institution, including non-profit trade school.
GPA: 2.5 or above. Special consideration to students from McKinley, Vashon, or planning to attend University of Kansas.
Joseph Henry White earned his legendary nickname “Jo Jo” here in St. Louis playing basketball and attending SLPS schools. While he had a storied history as a Boston Celtic, Jo Jo White truly believed that a strong character, leadership skills and community involvement are every bit as important as playing basketball. Before being drafted by the Boston Celtics, he played at McKinley and Vashon High Schools before attending the University of Kansas.

John Taylor Edgerley Scholarship $2,000, one time award
GPA: 2.5 or above. Pursuing a career path with a STEM focus.

Lottie M. Sleets Scholarship $1,500, one time award
GPA: 2.5 or above. Preference given to a female student from Vashon, or a student planning to attend an HBCU.
Lottie M. Sleets and her husband, James, dedicated nearly 30 years of their lives to foster care, providing love and support to children, with a strong focus on education.

SLPS – Rankin Technical College Scholarship up to $5,000 one time award (fiunds will be sent directly to Rankin Technical College)
GPA: 2.5 or above. Attending Rankin Technical College after graduating

Roosevelt 1960s Rough Rider Alumni Scholar-Athlete Schlarship $4,000, renewable for up to four years
GPA: 2.5 or above, Preference for an active participant in organized sports (including cheerleading) at Roosevelt High School.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AWARDS:
Applicants must be current high school seniors attending one of the following schools:
Central VPA High School, Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience, Gateway STEM High School, Innovative Concept Academy, McKinley CLA High School, Metro A&C High School, Roosevelt High School, Soldan IS High School, Sumner High School, and Vashon High School.

Contact Helen Bailey with any questions admin@slpsfoundation.org

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/30/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Select the scholarships you are applying for:
  2. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  3. Parent 1 daytime phone number or cell phone number
  4. School Counselor's Name
  5. Select the SLPS elementary/middle schools you have attended.
  6. RESUME: Upload your resume
  7. ESSAY: If you are applying for the Barbara Anderson Scholarship or Honig Scholarship write an essay on "How a Scholarship from the Saint Louis Public Schools Will Assist Me in Fulfilling My College Goals."
  8. ESSAY: If you are applying for the Victoria Betts Scholarship, please write an essay on "Why I am attending college and how this scholarship will benefit me."
  9. ESSAY: If you are applying for the Jo Jo White Scholarship, write an on essay on "My Strongest Attribute and How I Use It In My Community"
  10. ESSAY: If you are applying for the John Taylor Edgerley Scholarship write an essay on "What are your career goals and ambitions?"
  11. ESSAY: If you are applying for the Lottie M. Sleets Scholars, write an on essay on "If you could create an opportunity that benefits the black community, what would it be and why?"
  12. SLPS Rankin Scholarship Questions
    • 1. ESSAY: What do you plan to study at Rankin and how will it help you achieve your career goals?
    • 2. ESSAY: Why are you choosing a technical college?
    • 3. ESSAY: What would this scholarship mean to you?
    • 4. Upload your acceptance letter from Rankin Technical College.
  13. If you are applying to the Rankin Technical College Scholarship you are invited to share work you have completed in technical classes in high school. This could be pictures or videos or projects or a website with your work.
    • 1. Picture or File Upload
    • 2. Website link
  14. Roosevelt 1960s Rough Rider Alumni Scholar Athlete Scholarship Questions
    • 1. Describe your participation in team sports at Roosevelt
    • 2. Write an essay explaining how this scholarship will help you reach your goals.
    • 3. RECOMMENDATION - COACH - Enter the name and e-mail address of a qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
    • 4. RECOMMENDATION - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OR EMPLOYER - Enter the name and e-mail address of a qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  15. Upload your 2024-2025 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  16. RECOMMENDATION - TEACHER/PROFESSOR - Enter the name and e-mail address of a qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  17. RECOMMENDATION - Community Member (non-school) - Enter the name and e-mail address of a qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  18. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by the Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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