Scholarship Program

Judges will base their final decision upon:

• Best overall essay/presentation of the essay topic.
• How much detail is provided for the program that would be implemented.
• How realistic the program is.
• Additional points will be awarded for essays/presentations that have been submitted to a community leader and the community leader’s written feedback is submitted.

Scholarship materials need to be submitted to WMCCAI no later than April 26, 2024.

The criteria required to enter includes:

• Completed contest application along with A 500-700 word essay or 90 second media presentation on the topic “The strength of a community can be seen in the unity of its members. Think about times when your neighborhood association focused on the unity of it's residents. Identify strategies for building community cohesion that your association used and why you think they were successful. If you were on the board of directors, what actions would you take to create a welcoming environment that promotes inclusivity and engagement within your neighborhood.”
• A grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• A high school transcript
• A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, or community association leader in the community where you reside. (Recommended, not required)
• All applicants must submit a fully completed application form and all necessary statements, documents and references no later than April 26, 2024 via Dropbox (Click here to Submit!).
  • Entries must be submitted to Dropbox by 11:59 p.m. on April 26, 2024 to be considered.
  • All submissions to Dropbox cannot be viewed by other applicants. Only WMCCAI staff and those judging the entries will have access to submissions.

WMCCAI will grant one or more awards of at least $1,000 for the best overall essay(s). The award winner will be announced within 60 days after the application deadline, displayed in the Quorum magazine and on CAI’s website.