Gerald Thompson II Memorial Scholarship
I am honored to announce the Gerald Thompson II memorial scholarship. This will be awarded yearly to a hearing-impaired graduating high school senior from the Detroit Mi area. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Detroit and was born hearing impaired. The three things he loved the most were his wife, son, and his city of Detroit. Despite what some may have seen as a setback, Gerald persevered and never allowed his disability to hinder him in any way. After graduating from Detroit Pershing High School he went on to obtain a two-year degree in carpentry from Wayne County Community College. Gerald was funny and loved to make others laugh. However, his time with family and friends was cut short when he suffered a massive stroke at the age of 38.
This scholarship is being awarded on May 1st each year in observation of national stroke awareness month to highlight the importance of stroke awareness.
Eligibility
1. Write an essay giving an example of how you have not allowed your hearing impairment to hold you back. Also, include your future plans.
Example: In high school Gerald did not want to ride the special needs bus and began using public transportation as the rest of his classmates.
2. Must prove admission into a post high school educational program:
* 4 year college or university
* Community College
* Trade Program
3. Submit acceptance letter.
4. The application process will begin January 1st of each year with the award winner being announced on May 1st of every year.
5. First Payment will be made to the school no latter than September 1st of that school year.
If awarded the scholarship the payments will be awarded directly to the institution in which the student will be attending. A bank conformation letter will be presented to the institution confirming payment.
Scholarship award will be $1,000
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