The deadline to apply for the Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Scholarship program has been extended to Jan. 31.
High school seniors in the West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship that provides financial support for their transition out of high school into higher education. Applications can be accessed here.
First launched in 2003, the scholarship is sponsored by the Chevron Richmond Black Employee Network and provides four deserving students with scholarships in honor of William F. King, a distinguished Chevron chemical engineer of 27-plus years who was active in the community and retired in 2003.
Awards will be presented during the annual Chevron Richmond Black History Celebration, held at the Refinery in February during Black History Month.
Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, must show community involvement and leadership skills, and must plan to attend a two or four year college or university during the 2018-2019 academic school year.
Along with completing an application, students must submit a typed 500-750 word double-spaced essay about how an event in black history impacted their life, their experience in community involvement or lessons they’ve learned from their past. The applicants are also required to have a letter of recommendation from an instructor, adviser, coach, community leader, pastor or someone else who is not a relative.
Students must submit completed application packets by email to [email protected].
