Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship

The Bob Marley: “One Love Social Impact Scholarships” will support 10 rising sophomore, junior, and senior students pursuing community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice-related degree programs with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Applicant must be enrolled at one of the following academic institutions: Bowie State University, Clark Atlanta, Dillard University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Applicant must identify as Black or African American
• Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Current classification must be freshman, sophomore or junior
• Must attend one of the listed Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Must be pursuing a degree in one of the majors listed

Application Materials:

  • Complete a 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by April 30, 2024)
  •  Submit a response to the essay prompt
  • How has the life and legacy of Bob Marley influenced your life and social activism
    aspirations?
  • Submit Transcript (unofficial accepted)
    Opportunities
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Submit a resume demonstrating work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service, and other special skills
  • Submit a recent professional photograph suitable for publication. The photograph must be high resolution, no less than 72 dpi (does not have to be professionally taken)

For assistance or questions contact scholarships@cbcfinc.org.

Award : $5,000
Deadline : 04/30/2024

Supplemental Questions

  1. Essay Prompt: How has the life and legacy of Bob Marley influenced your life and social activism aspirations?
  2. Upload a legible copy of your current transcript in a PDF file. We must be able to read the name of the academic institution, student name and information, courses, grades, and other information detailed on the transcript (unofficial accepted).
    Upload your resume in a PDF listing your employment, community service, academic information, extracurricular activities, honors, and special skills.
  3. Upload a recent professional head-shot suitable for publication.
    This photograph will be used in reports and biographies both internally and
    externally. Photographs should be high resolution, (5000×4000 pixels) and no
    less than 72 dpi.

THE HONORABLE JENNIFER GRANHOLM

State of Michigan

USA Designation Michigan’s Urban University

On 11.05.2003, according to powers vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963, The Honorable Jennifer Granholm sanctioned Michigan’s Executive Order” consistent with MCL 450.171.

The Executive Order prepared by The Honorable Wade McCree authorized the establishment of Caroline Education Community International Public School Academy and Caroline Education Community International PSA.

The Public School Academy, named in honor of Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick. AKA: Caroline Education Community Private School Academy, named in honor of Carolyn Hatchett, and Carolyn Jones.

Joined by The Honorable Congressman John Conyers Jr., and The Honorable

Judge Damon Keith, the Governor’s
“Father of Heart”.

Governor Granholm endorsed the establishment of “The Rosa Parks Institute” at Caroline Education Community International Public School Academy as a pedagogy empowered with the capacity to “Bridging Gaps” in the dissemination of Black American History, accessing technological advances in academic education essentials, encouraging widespread dissemination of knowledge of American Black History on behalf of K12 School Children, Black and Minority Citizens residing in the state of Michigan and throughout the Nation.

U.S. Department of Education (.gov) Michigan State Regulations — Office

USA Governance Proclamations

Governor James Blanchard
Gerald Ford Foundation Museum, Grand Rapids Michigan; 1989 | Fox Theater 1990

Governor Blanchard designated the USA as the State of Michigan’s Land Grant Historic Black College and University ( HBCU), and endowed an allocation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) establishing the University St. Augustine’s Endowment Trust

Historical Black College University (HBCU)

Amazing Grace……..

The Honorable James J. Blanchard, U.S. Ambassador of Canada, Michigan’s Governor, Authorized by the Constitution for the State of Michigan, empowered with the strength of the Almighty, demonstrated his unwavering commitment to promoting justice by pledging a substantial sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to establish “The St. Augustine’s Endowment Trust”.

The primary objective of this Trust ensures that the University of St. Augustine’s is treated equitably and that the outcomes are proportionate to the contributions made. Great Is Thy Faithfulness!

Governor Blanchard’s Leadership manifested as an act of justice, generosity, and dedication and served as a beacon of hope for those who shared the “Vision of the Dream”……..a “Gift of Knowledge”, creating an equitable society.

Our Father In Heaven, The Lord’s Will Shall Be Done!

Governor John Engler

State of the State Address; 1.26.1994

★ Cathedral St. Augustine’s Affiliated, New Covenant Church Detroit
★ Jim Brown NFL Hall of Famer, Athletic, Civil Rights Activist, Actor

Michigan’s Governor, John Engler, was a proponent of the University St. Augustine’s (MeHarry College, LLC, and Carolina’s Early College) as a means of fostering improvements in Michigan’s educational systems, and empowering young people with character of good citizenship as contributing members of the community.

During Governor Engler’s administration, Governor Engler emphasized the importance of high standards, greater accountability, rigorous testing, improved safety, and increased discipline to enhance the learning experiences of Michigan’s students.

A firm believer in the transformative power of technology innovations, recognizing its potential to generate employment opportunities, advocate for the elimination of poverty, and improve the quality of life for individuals across the state.

Governor Jennifer Granholm

The Honorable Judge Damon Keith, The Legendary Rosa Parks, The Honorable Congressman John Conyers petitioned The Honorable Governor Granholm’s advocacy.

★ Rosa Parks Institute
★ American Black History
★ RISE
★ USA Anti-Poverty & Humanitarianism
★ Academic amelioration for descendants of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trades
★ LARA Registration, Caroline Education Community International PSA; 07.02.2004

Governors Executive Order 11.05.2003