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The Lois Elaine Rochford Scholarship Award
This scholarship is awarded annually in honor of the memory of the late Pastor Lois Elaine Rochford, a woman of love, compassion, humility and exquisite style. Born and raised in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood, Pastor Lois believed in giving back to the community and she had a passion for empowering and encouraging young people. This scholarship will be awarded to college bound young people who live in New York City.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum 2.5 GPA or 80 average (Please provide an official transcript)
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Recipients MUST currently reside in New York City. (Must provide proof of residency.)
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Must be enrolled full-time in an associate's/bachelor’s/vocational program at an accredited higher education institution in Fall 2025. (Must provide proof of enrollment, i.e. school ID or letter of acceptance)
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A 250-500 word essay answering this question,
“How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community?” -
1 Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor
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This scholarship is open to any major.
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All supporting documents (letter of recommendation, transcript, school enrollment) can be emailed to mel@loisrochfordfoundation.org by the deadline of 5/31/25 at 11:59pm.
The 2025 application is now open and the winner will be announced in June.
