Lem Geathers Future Change Maker $1,000 Scholarship Officially Released

5/5/2021

The Future Change Maker Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior and Winter Haven resident based on their creative sharing, explanation or interpretation of the significant history of the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States.

Award Amount: $1,000 (for one semester) & $100 for the teacher or school administrator of their choice

Award Is Open To:

Exiting 12th-grade students at a public or private high school
Restricted to Winter Haven residents
The student and teacher or school administrator must be willing to present the entry at the City of Winter Haven Juneteenth Celebration

How To Apply:

Create a body of work that articulates the momentous history of Juneteenth. Submission forms are open but not limited to essays, spoken word/poems, illustrations, musical arrangement/songs, animations, dance ensembles, videos, Tik Toks videos, etc. The submission must be free of vulgar, obscene, lewd, or abusive language or interpretations.
Submit 1 letter of acceptance to the school that you will be attending post-graduation (university, community college, trade school, or technical school)
Submit 1 Letter of Recommendation
Submit all documents, videos, and images along with a completed application to MBarnes@MyWinterHaven.com.

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