The Featherstone Foundation is currently accepting applications for these opportunities:
Scholarships:
Application Deadline March 5, 2021
● The Featherstone College Scholarships at the University of Baltimore are open to high school seniors, transfer students, or those already enrolled at UB during the 2021-2022 academic school year. Awards are open to all majors. This year, 10 students will receive $2,000 awards. More information can be found here.
● The Featherstone HBCU Scholarships at Morgan State University are open to high school seniors, transfer students, or those already enrolled at MSU during the 2021-2022 academic school year. Awards are open to all majors. This year, 8 students will receive $2,000 awards. Students must be a resident of Baltimore City. More information can be found here.
● The Euodias E. Parker Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors from Baltimore City who attend Baltimore City Public school. This scholarship can be used at any U.S. based, four-year institution during the 2021-2022 academic school year. This year, 2 students will receive $3,000 awards. One Award will be earmarked for a Dunbar High School student. More information can be found here.
Global Workforce:
Application Deadline March 10, 2021
The Featherstone Foundation is recruiting participants for our flagship initiative, Reaching New Heights. The program helps underemployed and unemployed multilingual communities securevjobs. Our graduates are now working at Bank of America, Fulton Bank, Live Casino, PNC, SECU, Truist and other organizations, earning between $9,000 and $42,000 more in wages, plus benefits. More information can be found here. You must meet the minimum requirements to apply:
Minimum Requirements to apply:
● Work Permit, Permanent Resident, U.S. National or U.S. Citizen
● Be ready for professional growth and accept a new job by November 9, 2019
● Speak English and a second language fluently.
Candidates should possess at least 6 months experience of these skills:
● Customer service and retail experience
● Cash-handling
● Sales Experience
● Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
