Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund
Martin E. Segal Fund
Deadline: April 16, 2015
History
The Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund was established to honor the memory of a great social advocate. Scholarships are
awarded to African American students who are committed to social justice. Martin E. Segal, a lawyer and lecturer,
established the Martin E. Segal Fund to augment the annual scholarship granting of the Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted online by Thursday, April 16, 2015.
If an application is missing information, our offices will not inform the applicant. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
In order to qualify, applicants must:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be an African American high school senior
Award
Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund - Five $1,000 scholarship grants are awarded annually
Martin E. Segal Fund – Six $1,000 scholarship grants are awarded annually
Selection Criteria
A Scholarship Advisory Committee will review and rate the applications and make final decisions on scholarship awards.
The following criteria will be considered in evaluating applicants:
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Personal Statement/Career Goals
Volunteer/ Work Experience
Letters of Recommendation
Academic Achievement
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Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund
Martin E. Segal Fund
Deadline: April 16, 2015
Application
I.
Personal Information
(Please type or print legibly)
□ Male
Student/Applicant Full Name:
□ Female
Address:
Home Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Last Four Digits of Social Security Number:
College or University that you plan to attend:
Colleges or Universities where applications are pending:
Proposed Major:
Name of High School Currently Attending:
Racial and Ethnic Background:
II.
Personal Statement/ Essay
Please provide a two-page, typewritten personal statement describing your most significant contribution to your
community thus far and the factors which led to this accomplishment. Also, include influential people in your life, the
accomplishments you most admire and the vision you have for the future.
III.
Volunteer/ Work Experience and School Activities
In 250 words or less, please describe (in chronological order) volunteer experience, school activities and/or work
experience you have been involved in while attending high school
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IV.
Letters of Recommendation
Please submit two letters of recommendation from individuals that are familiar with your academic work, career goals
and character.
V.
Grade Point Average/ Transcript
Please attach an official transcript. Do not send the transcript separately. Downloaded grades from the internet (unofficial
transcripts) will not be accepted.
High School Grade Point Average: ____________ out of a scale of (4.0)
VI.
Certification
I certify that all the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. If asked by any
authorized official of The Miami Foundation, I agree to give documentation for information given on this form. I realize
that this proof may include a copy of a U.S. tax return and/or state income tax return. I realize that failure to comply with
a request for further information may prevent the applicant from being considered. I understand that the financial
information will be confidential, for review solely by The Miami Foundation.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Required attachments for the Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund and Martin E. Segal Fund Scholarship attachments:
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Personal Statement
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Volunteer/Work Experience
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Letters of Recommendation
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Unofficial Transcript
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