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Sun Life Seeks Non-profit Rising Stars
The program awards go to non-profits that work with under-served high school youth.
Sun Life Financial Inc. is seeking Sun Life Rising Star Award grant applications from non-profit organizations in the Detroit area that advocate for youth from under-served communities.
Applications are available at SunLifeRisingStar.com. The deadline for submissions is July 1.
The Sun Life Rising Star Award program is designed to improve the lives of under-served youth by providing financial resources and education to students and non-profit organizations committed to increasing success in high school and beyond. Each winning organization will receive a $50,000 grant and other resources.
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Additionally, as part of the application process, each organization will nominate an exemplary student for a $5,000 Sun Life Rising Star scholarship to help finance a college education, with the goal of helping students achieve long-term financial stability.
To be considered for a Sun Life Rising Star Award grant, organizations must have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status and promote skills that directly translate to educational success in high school to students under the age of 21. Applications will be reviewed by a local judging panel consisting of community leaders and senior-level educators.
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Nominees for the student scholarship must be high school seniors actively involved in an organization that shares the Sun Life Rising Star Awards’ mission; they must also plan to pursue post-secondary education, exhibit leadership qualities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to their communities. Nominated students are required to submit a 750-word essay on how financial education contributes to future success.
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