The Cape Verdean Cultural and Educational Program (CVCEP) is pleased to offer the Founders Scholarship fund. The Founder Scholarship is granted for one year. A selection committee will be appointed by CVCEP leadership to review and determine the award recipient using a rubric to rate the applicants

Four $600.00 scholarships will be awarded. The scholarship is awarded by check payable to the recipient. If funding allows, additional scholarships will be made available.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants must be sponsored by a member of the Cape Verdean Progressive Center (CVPC) or the Cape Verdean Cultural & Educational Program (CVCEP). Sponsors are limited to one applicant per academic year.

2. At the time of submission, sponsor must be in good standing with CVPC dues.

3. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is planning on attending a postsecondary institution full time the following fall semester

4. Recipients agree to volunteer their services for one CVCEP event that is held at the Cape Verdean Progressive Center in East Providence

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