ELECT!
Nora Neal
(Tumaini Meta)
22nd Ward Committeewoman
Vote August 5, 2008
Weekly Campaign Meetings
Wednesdays at 6 pm
Rowan Community Center- 1401 Rowan
Ave.
Jamala Rogers Young Visionary Award
2008 Award is $2500
 The Jamala Rogers Young Visionary
Award serves to recognize and support young adults
who are making a contribution toward the advancement
of human rights for all.
The award is in
the name of Jamala Rogers, a respected community
leader who was motivated to become active in social
justice movements at an early age. She has inspired
thousands of young people to use their time, talents
and skills to uplift their communities in meaningful
ways.
Eligibility
Applicants must be between the ages
of 17-24 years old and who reside in the St. Louis
metropolitan area. They must already be or will
enroll in a college or vocational institution the
fall academic year.
How to apply
The applicant must write a typed
500-750 word essay about a project s/he initiated
that brought about a fundamental change for a
specific population, issue or neighborhood. The
applicant should talk about what role s/he played in
the project, why youth activism is important and
what inspired the applicant to be a change agent. A
letter is required from an adult associated with the
program or project who can confirm its impact. The
application package can also include photos, news
clippings, DVD, etc. that document the effort.
The deadline for applications is
August 1 with announcement of recipient by August
31. The monetary award will be made directly to the
institution the recipient is or will be attending.
Tax-deductible contributions to
the award are also welcome and checks should be made
to the Youth Council for Positive Development
Essay applications and donations can
be mailed to:
Jamala Rogers Young Visionary
Award Essay
c/o Youth Council for Positive
Development
P. O. Box 5277 St. Louis, MO
63115
ycpd_stl@yahoo.com
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