PROMISE Points
How many PROMISE points should students work on earning each school year?
10
How many hours of community service are required to earn the I PROMISE scholarship?
120
Students can redeem the I PROMISE scholarship at which 3 universities?
Kent State University
Stark State College
What does the I PROMISE Scholarship cover?
Tuition for 4 years (UA and Kent) or 2 years at Stark State College.
Room and board at UA and Kent for the 1st year.
How many points does a senior need to be eligible to earn the I PROMISE scholarship?
35
How many hours of community service should students complete each year?
30 hours
What is the definition of tuition?
Tuition is the money a school charges to teach classes. It pays for teachers, classrooms, and school operations.
What is the deadline for earning the required PROMISE points?
Dec 31st of senior year
How much is tuition at University of Akron and Kent State University?
About $14,000 a year
What are 3 different events where students can earn PROMISE points?
1) Attend high school meetings
2) Attend day-off programs
3) Attend quarterly Family Feasts
Give 3 examples of non-profit organizations where students can do community service toward the scholarship.
1) Homeless shelters
2) Churches
3) Libraries
What is room and board?
On-campus housing and a campus meal plan for the dining halls
What is a non-profit organization?
A group that works for a social cause or public benefit instead of trying to make money for owners. Any extra money it makes goes back into its work.