Applications and accompanying materials are due no later than March 1, 2021

Decisions will be announced on or before May 1, 2021

AWARD

The Rafael & Graciela Crespo Legacy Award is a one-time $1,000 award for a deserving high school student living in or attending high school in the South Bronx (Mott Haven, Melrose, Port Morris, Highbridge, Concourse, Mount Eden) who demonstrates a commitment to strengthening and uplifting their community.

In addition to the one-time cash award, our scholar will receive a lifetime of one on one mentoring from scholarship founder, attorney, and entrepreneur Jodi Morales, Esq. Mentoring includes academic guidance, entrepreneurship advice, access to a vast network of professionals and much more.

Eligibility

  • Must be a college-bound high school senior

  • Must live or attend high school in the South Bronx (Highbridge, Concourse, Mount Eden, Concourse Village, Mott Haven, Port Morris, or Melrose)

  • Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university

  • GPA of 3.0

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the improvement of the South Bronx

  • Must submit a 500 word or less essay, two reference letters and an official high school transcript (see application page).