The application window for the second annual Alan & Mary Jo Lincoln (AMJL) Scholarship Program is now open. The scholarship aims to support career driven African American high school seniors who’ve taken an active role in their schools and communities. Eligible applicants must also plan to enroll as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2021. A total of $1,000 will be awarded. Alan and Mary Jo Lincoln are owners and operators of Riverside Sales Group LLC.
ALMJ believes in supporting the educational advancement of future African American leaders. Our goal is to reward African American youth who are actively committed to their school and local community and to alleviate some of the financial burden of college/trade school attendance.
The inaugural 2020 scholarship recipient was Ms. Kailen Whitfield. Ms. Whitfield graduated with a 4.1 GPA from Southeast Guilford High School in North Carolina and began her freshman year in the Fall of 2020 at North Carolina A&T State University. She held a part-time job while also participating in a variety of extracurricular activities including volunteer work and founding a diversity club. After completing her undergraduate education, Ms. Whitfield plans to pursue a PhD in Psychology and start her own counseling practice.
Criteria for Consideration:
-African-American HS Senior graduating in 2021
-Plan to enroll as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2021
-Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average
-Be involved in both school activities and community service
Interested Applicants Must Submit the Following by August 31, 2021:
–A completed application form
-Two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a school official and one (1) from a community organization/leader
-Official School transcript
-An essay of at least 500 words on the following theme: “Race Relations in my Hometown”
Recipient will receive their scholarship by September 15, 2021 after submitting proof of full-time enrollment in a college, university, trade School for Fall 2021. Please send all application documents and questions to [email protected].
About Riverside Sales Group, LLC Subsidiaries
RSG Accounting Services
RSG Accounting Services performs the tasks of bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation and business start-ups. We coach small and medium business to increase accounting knowledge and improve the efficiency of their accounting systems. We also provide a full array of business services for small and non-profit businesses.
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UrbanMediaToday.com
UrbanMediaToday.com is a total web-based news solution serving the Greater Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania region. The mission of UrbanMediaToday.com is focused on building mutually beneficial relationships between corporations, non-profits, and the underserved urban market.
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RSG Logistics
Delivery Services of small packages and auto accessories in Richmond, Virginia.
CONTACT: [email protected].
Loralie Property Management
Loralie Property Management is a developer of property and management of rental property.
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RSG is a state and federal certified minority owned business enterprise (MBE) and the Allegheny County & City of Pittsburgh contracted provider.
