Mark E. Reed Scholarship Due Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012

Due THIS Wednesday February 29, 2012


Last chance to apply for this scholarship! Don't miss out!

The Mark E. Reed Scholarship Program (sometimes known as the Green Diamond scholarship) is going to be awarding eight $3,000 scholarships in the California Operating Area and are now accepting applications.

This is an online application and must be printed and mailed to arrive in their office by 5:00 on 2/29/2012. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student.

Please note that there is a word-count restriction and the inclusion of additional items will result in disqualification. Also transcripts MUST  be certified copies from your school. Non-certified copies will disqualify your application.

To be eligible, applicants must qualify as an "employee," "spouse of an employee," "child of an employee" or "resident." There are no restrictions for scholarship recipients as to race, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or sensory, mental or physical disability. While there are some variables in the selection process, merit is the principal determinant. Local boards evaluate candidates on:

• Qualities of leadership and citizenship
• Seriousness of purpose
• Scholastic achievement
• Ability and capacity for continuing development
• Breadth of outlook as evidenced by participation in activities other than scholastic activities

For more information and to apply please click on the link below:

Mark E. Reed Scholarship Application and Forms

Scroll to the very bottom of the page to download and fill out the application and print the other necessary forms.