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Move Further Student Grants
 
Move Further Student Grants
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Welcome to the Move Further Student Grants application process. The Move Further Student Grants are supported by the Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency, The Clorox Company Foundation and the Ruth E. Raskin Fund for Talented Youth.
Please read the following application guidelines CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY to ensure you have met all application requirements. Complete the attached APPLICATION and return to the Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute for processing.
Background
The MARCUS A. FOSTER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (MAFEI) through its Move Further Student Grants, provides mini grants to qualifying current students, or graduates of Oakland public schools (ages 4-21) each year. The goal of Move Further Student Grants is to foster the personal development and resiliency of young people by providing them opportunities to develop new skills and broaden their life experiences by exploring the world around them. Students are encouraged to identify activities including, but not limited to performing and visual arts, leadership development, physical education, tutoring, foreign languages, and pre-college exploration. Students are encouraged to seek activities that are new or unique to their everyday life experience.
Qualifications
To apply for funding, the applicant MUST:
- Be an Oakland public school student resident between the ages of 4 and 21.
- Provide written statement of demonstrated financial need (see application cover page)
Apply, IF under 18 years of age, with an adult sponsor (parent, teacher, youth counselor, primary care provider, mentor, etc.).
Grant Categories
- General: supports students general interest in activities of their choice. Grants range up to $800.
- Field of Medicine: supports students interested in the medical profession. Explore summer internship programs and become more aware of the opportunities available while gaining practical “hands on” experience in the field of medicine of your choice. Grant size varies.
- Field of Sports and Arts: supports students interested in exploring and/or strengthening skills and talents in sports and/or the arts, through coaching, tutoring, classes, workshops, etc. Grants range up to $2,500.
Grant Award Restrictions
- Grant awards range between $200 - $800. Applicants may apply for smaller grants; however funding will not exceed $800.
- Checks for activity fees (i.e., tuition, registration fees, airfare, hotel) will be made directly to the activity in care of the student’s name.
- MAFEI will NOT reimburse the applicant for activity fees paid by the applicant prior to the approval of the grant award.
- Money may not be used to fund child care, college tuition or religious activities.
- Grants are awarded to INDIVIDUALS. Only ONE grant awarded per student, per year. The amount of each grant award is based upon the applicant’s individual merit, (see Application Requirements section below).
Application Requirements
To ensure applications are processed, applicants MUST:
- Apply at least 3 weeks prior to the date the activity FEES are due.
- Select structured activities that involve adult supervision and interaction.
- Attach copy of an ‘official’ brochure from the for-profit or non-profit organization if applicant is under 18 years of age that includes a clear description of the activity, costs and the dates of the activity.
- Participate in one of two focus groups or community forums scheduled by the Institute to share experiences with peers and the public.
- Complete the entire application including cover sheet and essay. (For young applicants (4-7) the adult sponsor may write the application but responses should reflect the students interests.
Award Notification
Applicants will be notified by phone of funding & award amount within 7 working days from the date of submission.
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