The
Andrea R. Lacy
“Grit Award” Scholarship

The “Grit Award” is for high school seniors who have shown tenacity in overcoming challenges, and who now wish to build on their success by pursuing higher education or vocational training. Applicants should have a track record of community service as well as demonstrated financial need.

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Eligibility Requirements

While our committee looks at applicants’ academic accomplishments, we’re equally interested in their personal journeys and how they’ve used grit to overcome difficulties.

To apply, you must be:

A United States citizen
A graduating senior from a public or private high school

Who has:

Maintained an overall average GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated academic promise and continuous GPA improvement during high school

Applications must include:

A 500-word essay describing your “grit story”

Letters of recommendation from two of the following:
- An existing teacher
- An academic counselor
- A mentor
- A leader from your religious organization
Proof you have been actively involved in volunteer/service work that benefits your local community or society at large
- Signed copy of your volunteer service record (s)
Proof you have been accepted as a full-time student at a four-year college or university, community college, or vocational school
- Copy of your acceptance letter
Proof of demonstrated financial hardship
- In your essay, clearly articulate your financial situation

Scholarship Amount

$500

Important Dates

May 27th - Deadline to apply
June 18th - Recipient (s) notified

Number of Scholarships Per Year

Up to three scholarships maybe awarded

THE STORY

Luv's Brownies San Jose, CA Scholarship — **THE STORY** BEHIND THE SCHOLARSHIP

**Andrea (pronounced Aundrea) Lacy**
**Founder & CEO, Luv’s Brownies**
From the time Andrea was in elementary school, she knew she wanted to go to college and work for Hewlett Packard. However, she never felt smart in school. She had a feeling something was wrong with the way she processed information, but she wasn’t sure.

THE IMPACT

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