The HollyBlue Foundation, Inc.
THE CAROLYN ANNE EDWARDS POOLE MEMORIAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Carolyn Anne Edwards Poole was born in January of 1948. She attended segregated schools throughout her elementary, middle, and high school years. She attended Dillard Elementary and was among the first students who attended the new Everglades Junior High School (Now William Dandy Middle School). There was a competition to write the school song that mommy and her friend won in middle school. Fun fact - The school song that is now sung is the song they wrote when the school first opened!
After middle school, she attended Dillard Comprehensive High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In her senior year in high school, she was the Editor of the Year Book. She was a proud alumni of the Dillard High graduating class of 1966. In the Fall of 1966, she attended the Junior College of Broward County (now Broward College) in
Davie, FL, and received her AA degree in 1968.
Carolyn was the first (1st) African American Payroll Processor for the Broward County School Board, where she worked for 35 years in the accounting department before retiring.
Carolyn believed in the value of higher education and was committed to ensuring her four (4) children and grandchildren had resources to pursue their educational goals.
This scholarship was created in her legacy.
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What are the Eligibility Requirements?Broward and Miami-Dade County Public Schools High School Graduating Senior (Class of 2025). Candidate must currently have at least a 3.5 GPA Candidate must submit acceptance letter into a post-secondary institution.
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Criteria for SubmissionThe candidate will submit an essay describing why they intend to pursue a STEM degree and how the degree will impact society. 2 minute video detailing your specific need for the scholarship. Significant involvement in school and community activities Two letters of recommendation (non-relatives) must be emailed by March 22nd, 2025. (one letter must be from a non-relative) **The letter should speak to the character, integrity and or uniqueness of the student. Copies of reference letters from your Guidance Department file are not acceptable. Include a copy of High School Transcript and Activity Sheet. **The Activity Sheet should reflect school and community activities, as well as any awards and recognition you have received in these activities.
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Deadline for SubmissionThe application and video must be submitted and uploaded by 11:59 pm on March 23rd, 2025
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How will I know if I am selected?If you are a selected finalist, you will be interviewed by the selection committee. After the interview process, recipients will be email their congratulations letter.
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Is there an award ceremony?Yes. All scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet.