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The PACE 2024 Scholarship
Two African-American women, who had a desire to form friendships with other women and to make a difference in the Dallas metroplex through community service, organized Professional Achievers for Community Excellence (PACE) in 1984. In 1995, members of the organization chose to name the scholarship after one of the co-founders, Roxanne Forster. Today, PACE gives out several different scholarships. Though PACE has been involved in various charities and projects throughout the year, the scholarship award program is at the center of the organization’s purpose. The goals of the scholarship program are:
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To promote education by assisting African-American females who aspire to attend college and who have a financial need;
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To provide one-time, non-renewable award(s) based on current scholarship funding. (Target $1,000.00 per award);
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To recognize the achievements of the student at an Awards luncheon and fashion show held in April; and
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To encourage African-American females to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
Grade Level/Age
12th grade
Deadline
Organization
Professional Achievers for Community Service
Contact
Category
Community Service
Minority
Renewable
Non Renewable
Award information
$1,000
Eligibility Requirements
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Must be a graduating senior for the current 2023-2024 academic school year.
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Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or more on a 4.0 scale.
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Applicant must enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall of 2024.
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Applicant must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
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Applicant must have applied to a college or university. The applicant’s letter of acceptance should be included with college information when received.
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An official high school transcript should be submitted along with the attached four page application.
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Students selected are required to attend a scholarship luncheon on April 13,2024