Award - $500

Description

This scholarship is to recognize students that have overcome poverty, crime and violence, mental health struggles, and other challenges.

This scholarship is in memory of Isiah Jante Montouth, son and brother of our family, who struggled with some of the aforementioned hardships. Isiah was unable to recognize his life and educational goals because he lost his life at an early age. Therefore, it is the will of the Montouth family to help support others in achieving their own life and educational goals and help them rise above all adversity.

Selection Criteria

Ideal candidates will…

• Have graduated from a high school or transferred from a community college from the Bay Area in 2025

• Be an Black/African American, Latinx, or Native American student

• Have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA

• Enroll at a community college or university in Fall 2025

*Scholarship will be disbursed upon verification of graduation and Fall 2025 enrollment verification after the “drop date” of the school you are attending. More details about verification will be released to selected applicants.

How to Apply

Applicants for our 2025 scholarship will need to complete the three-step process to submit a full application. 

1. Prepare two responses to the following personal statement prompts: 

• Tell us about your life and any adversity you have had to overcome. (500 words or less)

• What are your life goals, and how do you plan to achieve them? (500 words or less)

2. Gather a copy of your high school or community college transcript (an unofficial transcript is fine).

3. Fill out the application below to answer some personal information, paste your personal statement responses, and upload your transcript.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at scholarships@isiahmontouth.org.