The Mary C. Rawlins scholarship has been designated for high school seniors who are Connecticut residents with a 2.5 (C+) or higher GPA at the end of the Fall semester and who have enrolled in an institution of higher education. The scholarship is to assist with educational expenses while encouraging them to stay in school.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship designated for Connecticut high school seniors
- Intended to assist with college-related educational expenses
- Encourages continued enrollment and persistence in higher education
- Honors the legacy of Mary C. Rawlins and her commitment to equity and inclusion
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Connecticut resident
- Must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of the Fall semester
- Must be enrolled in or accepted to an institution of higher education
- Must complete all application requirements by the stated deadlines
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application form
- Respond to a 100 to 200 word essay describing a personal challenge and how it was overcome
- Write a 250 to 500 word essay explaining the purpose and impact of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs
- Email all required documents within 30 days of submitting the application and no later than March 31st
- Submit Fall high school grades, a college acceptance letter, and a letter of reference from a counselor, teacher, or coach
- Ensure all documents are sent together in a single email attachment when possible
- Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 22nd
Mary C. Rawlins, (1929-1995), was vested in improving the plight of all minorities. Mary was one of the founders of the Connecticut Association of Affirmative Action Professionals (CTAAAP) now entitled the Connecticut Association of Diversity and Equity Professionals (CADEP) and was founder of the Connecticut Caucus on Black Aged, Inc. In 1983, she was appointed by the Commissioner on Aging to serve on the State Department of Aging’s Minority Advisory Committee. The American Association of Retired Persons selected Mary to serve as a volunteer spokesperson for its’ Minority Affairs Initiative in 1990. Her wide-ranging commitment to people involved her in such organizations as the Urban League, NAACP, and the National Council of Black Women for Political Action.
