SCHOLARSHIPS
Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship Program
The Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship encourages returning citizens, men or women formerly incarcerated in a U.S. state or federal correctional institution, to further their education and demonstrate leadership in their communities. Applicants must:
- Have been incarcerated for a term of 1 or more years in a U.S. state or federal correctional institution
- Demonstrate leadership in their community through volunteer work
- Be enrolled in a certificate or degree-granting program (includes associate, bachelor’s or professional certification)
One recipient per year is selected based on The End Violence Project board of directors review of applicant materials. The winner receives $500 which may be applied towards a technical or academic degree or certification.
We have a rolling deadline for applications. Interested applicants may submit at any time throughout the year.
Study level
All
Award type
Grant
Purpose
To continue the work of transformation and promoting leaders in the community
Focus
Returning citizens (formerly incarcerated men and women)
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have been incarcerated for a term of 1 or more years in a U.S. state or federal correctional institution
- Demonstrate leadership in their community through volunteer work
- Be enrolled in a certificate or degree-granting program (includes associate, bachelor’s or professional certification)
Criteria
Recipients selected based on End Violence Project board of directors review of applicant materials
Funds
$500
Number of awards
(1) one annually
Deadline
Rolling deadline. Applicants may submit at any time throughout the year.
To apply
Applicants must submit an application along with:
- Proof of prior incarceration
- (3) three references for volunteer work
- A 500-word essay explaining the contribution they wish to be to their community