Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship

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Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship

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This $1,000 scholarship supports an African American first-generation undergraduate student with at least a 2.5 GPA who has done community service in the last five years. The application includes a 400-600 word essay about your uniqueness and how you use it to make a difference in someone else's life.

Jun 12, 2026

64 days left

$1000

Award amount

158

Scholarship applicants

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • African American undergraduate students
  • First-generation college students
  • Students with community service in the last 5 years

Key highlights

  • Award amount: $1,000
  • One award listed
  • Deadline listed as 2026-06-12

Why apply

  • The GPA threshold is relatively accessible at 2.5 or above.
  • The scholarship has a clear mission centered on service and authenticity.
  • It is specifically aimed at African American first-generation students.

Who can apply

  • Ethnicity: African American
  • Background: First-generation college student
  • Education level: Undergraduate student
  • GPA: 2.5 or above
  • Community service participation in the last 5 years
  • Application essay asks how you are different and how you use your uniqueness to make a difference in someone's life

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior, college_1, college_2, graduate_student, adult_non_traditional

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Confirm on the official page that you meet the undergraduate requirement.
  • Make sure your GPA is at least 2.5 before applying.
  • Be ready to show community service participation from the last five years.
  • Check whether your program qualifies if you are in a two-year or four-year program; the raw listing mentions both, but the main eligibility text says undergraduate student.
  • Review the essay length carefully: minimum 400 words, maximum 600 words.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Residency or citizenship requirements are not stated.
  • Field of study requirements are not stated.
  • Whether financial need is required is not stated.
  • Application status is not stated.
  • Provider website URL is not listed in the excerpt.
  • Selection criteria beyond the listed eligibility and essay prompt are not stated.

Red flags

  • Payout method is not stated.
  • Winner payment details are not provided in the listing excerpt.
  • No state or residency information is listed.
  • The study level metadata includes levels beyond undergraduate, but the eligibility text says undergraduate student; verify the official page if your status is unusual.

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Answer both parts of the essay prompt: how you are different and how your uniqueness helps someone else.
  • Use a specific example of service or impact instead of speaking only in general terms.
  • Keep your essay within the 400-600 word limit.

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersSpecial eligibilityFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: How are you different, and how do you leverage your uniqueness to make a difference in someone’s life that you have no idea is watching you?  Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Ethnicity: African American Community Service Participation: In the last 5 years Background: First-generation college student Education Level: Undergraduate student GPA: 2.5 or above.
  • Gladys Ruth was a mother who inspired those in her life by spreading the message of just how important it is to be yourself and to utilize your unique attributes to your advantage. ….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay responding to the prompt about how they are different and how they use their uniqueness to make a difference in someone's life. The essay must be 400 to 600 words.

Award & payment

Amount: $1000

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Angela King

The Gladys Ruth Legacy "Service" Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of Gladys Ruth. Gladys was known in the community for her service, warm heart and her uniqueness to meet people wherever they were in life. With her strong belief in God and a smile that could brighten the darkest night, Gladys, touched and changed lives with unconditional love.

Overview

The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award from Angela King. It supports an African American student who is a first-generation college student, has participated in community service in the last five years, and is pursuing undergraduate study with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listed award amount is $1,000.