Thank you for your interest in the Wesley & Cornelius Wells Superior Service Scholarship. The scholarship's value up to $1,000 per school year, as determined by the Board of Directors and will be utilized by the recipient at an institution of higher learning of their choice.

Requirements:

• African American high school senior graduating from DeQunicy High School located in DeQuincy, Louisiana

• Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average

• Applicant must attend an institution of higher education within the following semester of their high school graduation.

• Applicant must demonstrate exemplary academic achievements and leadership.

• Applicant must actively serve within their community and church in the City of DeQuincy, Louisiana.

• Applicant must be involved in extra-curricular activities throughout their high school years at DeQuincy High School.

Selection Process:

• Applications must be submitted by the established deadline of April 16 of each year to be considered for this scholarship.

• Applications should be submitted by mail by established deadline.

• An independent selection committee, comprised of randomly appointed community leaders, will select the recipient of the scholarship.

• The scholarship's recipient will be recognized at DeQuincy High School's Year- End Awards Program by an officer or member of the Wesley and Cornelius Wells Scholarship Foundation's Board of Directors.

Current Year Timeline:

• Applications Open: January 1, 2022

• Applications Submission Deadline: April 16, 2022

• The Scholarship funds will be presented upon proof of enrollment in a continuing education institute of higher learning.