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Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Endowed Scholarship

Baylor Black Alumni

Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Endowed Scholarship

 
Become a Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholar - $5,000 Scholarship

The Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholarship is awarded to dedicated and committed students pursuing a higher degree. What legacy will these students leave behind? Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes, Rev. Robert Gilbert, Ms. Barbara Walker, and Dr. Willie Lunsford left a legacy that students should strive to illuminate. The active participation of the Baylor Black Alumni, along with the University is pivotal to the success of this scholarship.

 

For more information, please contact Marie Brown, President of the Baylor Black Alumni at Mariebrown92@hotmail.com.

 
Who Should Apply

For consideration, applicants must:

  1. Currently be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours
  2. Completed a minimum of 36 hours at Baylor University
  3. Have an overall GPA of 2.8
  4. Be financial aid eligible for the academic year that the scholarship is awarded. For funds to be distributed, you must have a 2023-2024 FAFSA on file. The 2023-2024 FAFSA is available now.  
 
How To Apply

We apologize, but the due date for the Trailblazer Scholarship has passed. Any submission after February 15, 2023 (at midnight) will not be accepted. 

 
Requirements

In addition to submitting the scholarship application, receipt of the scholarship funds will be contingent upon the following requirements:

  1. A typed essay of at least 300 words and no more than 500 words. The essay should be double-spaced and properly referenced with citations.

Essay Topic:

Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes, Rev. Robert Gilbert, Ms. Barbara Walker, Dr. Willie Lunsford--what do these individuals have in common and what mark do you want to leave on Baylor at the end of your time on campus? 

  1. A scanned unofficial copy of your transcript.
  2. Participate in a 30-minute interview with the scholarship selection committee.  Interviews will be conducted on campus.

 

You may submit your scholarship materials in the following ways:

·Submit through your goBAYLOR account
·Email scholarships@baylor.edu and attach your materials

 
Scholarship Details

The Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholar must maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average, make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree, and continue to demonstrate commitment to leadership and service. Recipient must participate in a total of six events/programs per semester. Three of the events/programs will be designated by the Baylor Black Alumni and the other three will be electives that the scholar may choose from a provided list.

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