The Watertown Community Visionary Award:
Purpose of the scholarship:
To encourage Watertown residents to continue their active engagement in social and economic justice issues and to carry on Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders’ legacy by combating intolerance and striving to create a positive change for a better world.
To help Watertown residents attain their educational and professional objectives to succeed to their fullest ability.
Eligibility:
The $1500 scholarship will be awarded to an individual who:
Has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to and is active in social, racial, and/or economic justice in our community and broader world.
Has demonstrated desire and drive to carry on Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders’ legacy by combating intolerance and striving to create a better world.
Has overcome personal obstacles, challenged the status quo and has been an agent of change in their respective communities.
Has ties to the Watertown, MA community and is at least 14 years of age.
Duration of Award:
The scholarship will be a one-time, non-renewable award
Application process:
Application is open from January 16th to April 15th 2023.
To apply please send in the following information to the WatertownUnityBreakfast@gmail.com with the subject line Watertown Community Visionary Award
Name
Age at the time of application
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
What ties you have to the Watertown MA community?
If under 18, please provide contact information of parent/guardian:
What ties you have to the Watertown MA community?
*Answers to the following 2 questions can be demonstrated by submitting a short written or video essay or a piece of prose, poetry, video of visual or performing art, film etc.
Please share what makes you a great candidate for this award.
How will this award allow you to further your commitment to carry on MLK and other civil rights leaders’ legacy?
Please submit a letter of recommendation.