<p>Just passing information forward…</p>
<p>The PepsiCo Foundation has established the Diamond Scholars Program to
provide an opportunity for urban youth who have the potential and desire to
succeed in post-secondary education but who may have been overlooked for
scholarships. The Foundation is providing scholarships to address the
needs of today’s youth and to increase graduation rates in America’s urban
cities. The scholarship program is available in five key urban cities:
Detroit, Dallas, Hayward/San Jose, Los Angeles, and Miami.</p>
<p>The program is administered by Scholarship America, formerly Citizens’
Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. (CSFA). 1-800-537-4180</p>
<p>Quick Facts about Diamond Scholars Program</p>
<p>· Up to 10 scholarships awarded in each of 5 urban areas</p>
<p>· $2,500 renewable scholarships for undergraduate study only</p>
<p>· Applicants must be high school seniors</p>
<p>· Have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.5</p>
<p>· Demonstrate potential and desire to attend college</p>
<p>· Demonstrate financial need</p>
<p>· Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year
college or university or vocational-technical school in the U.S.no later
than fall 2006</p>
<p>How to Apply
·
Information and an application is also available at:
<a href=“http://www.pepsicodiamond.scholarshipamerica.org%5B/url%5D”>www.pepsicodiamond.scholarshipamerica.org</a></p>
<p>· Applications for the 2006 program must be postmarked by February 28, 2006</p>
<p>Timetable
December 1, 2005 Applications available</p>
<p>Dec. 1, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006 Students complete application</p>
<p>TBD by corresponding CBO Open House</p>
<p>February 28, 2006 Postmarked deadline</p>
<p>May 2006 Scholarship winners announced</p>
<p>June 2006 Scholarship awards banquet</p>
<p>July 2006 Pre-College Orientation</p>