The Allison Jackson Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends, in memory of Allison Lilia Jackson, who died in early September 1988, just prior to beginning her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. As a graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California, Allison was accepted to UCSB for the fall quarter of 1988. Unfortunately, Allison suffered from sickle cell anemia—a condition that made her strong and confident in her outlook on life. The disease claimed her life during her participation in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) just short of her beginning to fulfill her promises and aspirations as a university student.
Eligibility
The Allison Jackson Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to a first year student at the Santa Barbara campus during the Spring Quarter of each academic year. African American students from the Altadena/Pasadena area or, if no student are deemed eligible from this area, students from the greater Los Angeles area shall be considered. Good academic standing upon completion of minimum of 12 residential units of credit at the end of Fall Quarter.
Amount of 2008 Scholarship
The Jackson family will offer one scholarship award in the amount of $500.
Application Process
Invited students shall submit a brief biographical statement (1 ½ to 2 pages), which
should include statements describing the following questions:
- Why you need the scholarship?
- What has been some of your personal struggles?
- What is your family background?
- What are your personal and professional goals?
Deadline
Please return your biographical statement, including personal information such as
name, address, phone number and email address, to the Student Resource Building,
Educational Opportunity Program, 2nd Floor by Friday, March 7, 2008, Attention:
Candice E. Brooks. This is a set deadline.
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