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Find similar grantsMahin Bina Memorial Scholarship Program is sponsored by Education Justice Project. This scholarship encourages formerly incarcerated individuals to further their education and demonstrate leadership in their communities. The $500 award can be applied to a technical or academic degree or a certification.
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Apply for Scholarship - End Violence Project Scholarship for Returning Citizens Awards and Accomplishments Program and Community Leaders Scholarship for Returning Citizens Awards and Accomplishments Program and Community Leaders Apply for scholarship for ex-offenders The Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship is awarded to individuals who have committed to ongoing education or training after prison and are being an example of leadership and contribution in their communities.
This is the heart of the work of the End Violence Project and what our founder, Mahin Bina, stood for. She recognized that every person wants to contribute and make a difference, regardless of past behaviors and circumstances. This scholarship fund memorializes her vision of ending the cycle of violence without violence and furthers the work of transformation beyond prison walls.
To continue the work of transformation and promoting leaders in the community Returning citizens (formerly incarcerated men and women) Have been incarcerated for a term of 1 or more years in a U.S. state or federal correctional institution Demonstrate leadership in their community through volunteer work Be enrolled in a certificate or degree-granting program (includes associate, bachelor’s or professional certification) Recipients selected based on End Violence Project board of directors review of applicant materials Rolling deadline.
Applicants may submit at any time throughout the year. Applicants must submit an application along with : Proof of prior incarceration (3) three references for volunteer work A 500-word essay explaining the contribution they wish to be to their community Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to further their education and demonstrate leadership. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship Program is funded by Education Justice Project. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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