Available to Current High School Graduates of minority background for 2023 - 2024 Academic Year.

RISE BEYOND HATE, is a registered nonprofit organization located in the northwest district of the State of Minnesota.  

For the 2023-2024 academic school year, Rise Beyond Hate Trust Fund is pleased to announce a scholarship program to support and encourage graduating High School students within the district. This scholarship will be awarded to two winners with the best composed essay based on hate and anti-hate messages and composition. 

Aims - The principal aim of this scholarship program is to offer financial support to current High School students who are graduating seniors for the 2023-2024 years. The focus on undergraduate students has been selected in recognition of Rise Beyond Hate’s special interest in assisting young students as early as possible in their careers.  

Nominee will provide proof of enrollment in a post high school program of their choice. Funding will be provided to the recipient or the program of their choice. Scholarship Award Amount – The total distribution for the 2023 - 2024 academic year will be determined based on the Scholarship Committee’s evaluation of the applications submitted. 

Scholarship information will be open from August 19th, 2024, through September 16th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed from September 16th through September 20th. Award recipients will receive scholarship payment the week of September 23rd. Award recipients will provide contact information for the financial aid office for funds to be provided. 

Please email all information to: info@risebeyondhate.org. Call the following numbers for further information:

Nehemiah Garley - (763) 250-3079

James Qualah - (612) 226-2664

Bernice Cooper - (651) 621-0636

Below is the essay format/structure.
Section I: Intro
1. Personal statement and background

2. Personal qualities and strengths

3. Career goals and aspirations

4. Academic achievements and accomplishments

Section II: How do you plan to utilize your education to eliminate hate within the community?

1. Overcoming challenges and obstacles
2. Leadership experiences and skills
3. Community service and volunteer work

Section III: Benefit of scholarship on professional education.

1. How will this scholarship benefit your education and career.