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The HBCU Advocate


Volume 1 Number 9


Spring 2018 Virginia Union University


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Scholarship Watch Jesse Jackson Fellows-Toyota Scholarship Rev. Jesse


Jackson and Toyota Motor North America have teamed together


to most college


one of the largest and


provide robust


scholarships available to


students.


The Jesse Jackson Fe l l ows-To yot a Scholarship


is a


awards up to $25,000 dollars


renewable scholarship that


annually to deserving college students who will be sophomores as of August 1, 2018. Students who are interested in applying for the scholarship must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, be a business or STEM (Science, technology, engineering and/or math) major that can be applied to the automotive industry, demonstrated participation in community service and need for financial assistance. Please note that this scholarship will only cover the cost of undergraduate coursework and will not be altered.


ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS and supporting documentation


(excluding official transcript) must be submitted online. Official transcript may be mailed by applicant or school, to: PUSH Excel, 930 E. 50th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60615on or by 5p.m., May 1, 2018


Minimum Qualifications


• Must have lawful unlimited authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (currently and in the future)


• Must be a full credit sophomore by August 1, 2018 and 18 years old by July 31, 2018


• Must be either a business or STEM major (that can be applied to the automotive industry) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0


• Must be willing and able to work 2 Co-op terms (minimum) at Toyota (location to be determined)


• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited Bachelor’s degree program


• Must be open to travel and relocation for each work assignment (note: relocation assistance will be provided)


Required Documents


• A completed application -inclusive of ALL supporting documentation and materials:


• Official transcripts, from all schools attended • Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional


ex.


Former employer, counselor) relatives and personal friends may not submit recommendations on your behalf


• Proof of enrollment in a traditional 4-year degree granting institution in the U.S.


• A copy of the upcoming course schedule of classes to be taken in the fall


Student must indicate any school-based extracurricular involvement and/ or community-service involvement.


Demonstration


Must demonstrate participation in community service (school-based ex- tracurricular involvement and/or community involvement)


Must demonstrate a genuine interest in and willingness to work for the automotive industry after graduation


Essay requirements:


Student must submit a typed essay that is: Single-spaced in Times new roman (12 font and 1’’in. margins), max 800


words


“Diversity and Inclusion is one of Toyota’s key pillars and driving force for how we conduct business in a global market. We believe that through our commitment to fostering and creating diverse and inclusive environments, we are setting the pace in innovation. With this in mind, tell us what diversity means to you and how you plan to contribute to Toyota’s initiatives as a Rainbow Push Scholar? Please discuss your experiences, goals and why you desire to work in the mobility or automotive sector.”


Apply Online: www.pushexcel.org


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