GRANT APPLICATION

Since 1988, the Page Education Foundation awards grants to Minnesota’s youth of color pursuing their dreams through post-
secondary education. There is no academic requirement. The grant must be renewed every year. Each year you accept a Page
Grant, we require you to mentor younger children of color (in grades K-8 th grade) through a Service-to-Children project. The
goals of the Service-to-Children project are to encourage/assist younger children of color to do well in school, have a positive
attitude about education and see college as a long-term goal.

Eligible students must be:

 A student of color
 A graduate of a Minnesota High School
 Enrolled full time in a post-secondary educational institution in Minnesota.
 Willing to complete a minimum of 50 hours for a Service-to-Children project

SELECTION PROCESS
The Page Education Foundation selection committee chooses grant recipients based on their essay, letters of
recommendation, a willingness to complete the Service-to-Children project and financial need. Incomplete applicant packets
will not be considered. You will be notified June 1 about the status of your application.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a Page Education Foundation Grant, completely fill out the application form and attach the following:

New Applicants
 Essay: (1-2 pages, 500 words). Your essay must address three areas: first, tell us why you feel education is important
to you. Next, describe your plans for the future and finally describe the Service-to-Children project you might like to
complete next year. The essay is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your goals and attitudes about your
education and your desire to influence younger children as a role model while giving back through the Service- to-
Children program. If you need help finding a project, please indicate that in your essay.
 Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required and one letter must be from a teacher at
your school. The other letter may be from a teacher or another adult who is not related to you.
 FAFSA/SARS: You must submit a copy of your FAFSA. If you have not completed the FAFSA, please submit your
parents’ most recent federal tax return, SSI benefits or MFIP/welfare benefits statement.
 Transcript: A copy of your most recent high school transcript.
DEADLINE – MAY 1
Renewing Applicants
 Essay (1-2 pages). Your essay must describe your Service-to-Children May 1 is the deadline for both
project including detailed information about the children you served, and new and renewing applications.
what you think you accomplished and gained from your service. Please For consideration, all required
describe your plans for next year’s Service-to-Children project. materials must be postmarked no
 Evaluation Form: The Service-to-Children evaluation form must be later than May 1. Mail application
completed by your contact at the school or organization where you packets to:
performed your service. The form must be filled out completely and signed.
 FAFSA/SARS: You must submit a copy of your FAFSA. If you have not Page Education Foundation
completed the FAFSA, please submit your parents’ most recent federal tax P.O. Box 581254
return, SSI benefits or MFIP/welfare benefits statement. Minneapolis, MN 55458
 Transcript: an official copy of your most recent college transcript.
612-332-0406 www.page-ed.org
 GRANT APPLICATION

Name (first, middle, last): _____________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________ City: __________________________ Zip: _______________

Phone #: _____________________________________ Email : ____________________________________

Social Security #: ___________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________ Sex: F M

Race/Ethnic Background: Parent/Guardian Name(s): _________________________

 African American
 African Immigrant Parent/Guardian Phone #: __________________________
 Asian
 Latino Do you have a sibling who is/was a Page Scholar ___ Y ___ N
 American Indian
 Other , please specify ______________ If yes, what is his/her name: __________________________

Primary Identity: If you had to choose, what racial group would you most strongly identify with? _____________

 NEW APPLIANT RENEWING APPLICANT

Name of High School: ___________________________ Name of College: _________________________

Date of Graduation: _____________________________ U of MN – What College: ___________________

Have you passed the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments? Major: ___________________ GPA: ________

______ Yes ________ No GPA: _______________ Estimated date of graduation: _______________

Name of the college you will attend: (must be accredited What year will you be in college this September?

In Minnesota): _________________________________ 1s 2nd 3rd 4th

What year will you be in college this September? Are you interested in having a mentor? ________

1s 2nd 3rd 4th I want the same mentor I want a new mentor
5th or more undergraduate graduate

Have you been accepted into the program? ___ Yes ___No Would you be interested in being a Page Scholar

What is your anticipated major? ______________________ leader on campus? ____ Yes _____ No

Estimated date of graduation? ______________________

SCHOLARSHIPS
Please list all the scholarships and loans including their amounts you are applying for the upcoming year.

Name of scholarship/grant/loan $ Amount Status (yes/no/pending)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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ACTIVITIES/EMPLOYMENT
Please list all the activities you are involved in as well as your employment history. Please include the dates you were
involved.

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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How did you hear about the Page Education Foundation? ________________________________________________

As a child, were you tutored/mentored by a Page Scholar? _______________________________________________

SIGNATURE
I certify that I am a student of color and that I have financial need. I will notify the Page Education Foundation of any changes in my
financial status or my future plans, such as the post-secondary school that I attend. I understand that should I receive a Page Education
Foundation Grant, I will complete the Service-to-Children project while I receive the funds for next year. I declare that the information
reported on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Page Education Foundation to secure
information including transcripts or other school records, including financial aid and business account information.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Your grant application will not be considered unless this application is complete, signed and all required attachments are
included:
 Application: complete and signed
 Essay
 Letters of Recommendation (NEW APPLICANTS ONLY)
 High school transcript (NEW APPLICANTS ONLY)
 FAFSA, Federal Tax Return, SSI Benefits or MFIP/Welfare statement
 Service-to-Children Evaluation Form (RENEWING APPLICANTS ONLY)
 College transcript (RENEWING APPLICANTS ONLY)

Mail Complete Application to: Page Education Foundation DEADLINE: MAY 1

P.O. Box 581254 612-332-0406
Minneapolis, MN 55458 www.page-ed.org