2026 Anita Maxey Scholarship Appli...

Anita L. Maxey Educator's
Scholarship Application

The Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area is proud to announce the establishment of the Anita L. Maxey Educator's Scholarship in honor of the esteemed educator, Mrs. Anita L. Maxey. Mrs. Maxey's dedication to teaching, her passion for education, and her commitment to empowering young minds have inspired the creation of this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

Be a high school senior or freshman in college.
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Aspire to become a teacher.
Intention to enroll in a 4-year university.
Residence in San Francisco or Oakland.

If you have any questions, please contact Info@ulbayarea.org.

Personal Information

Full Name

Phone

Date of Birth

Address (including city, state, and zip code):

Educational Background

Name of High School or College

Current Grade Level

Expected Graduation Date

GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Intended Major (if known)

Family Information

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Parent/Guardian Occupation(s)

Number of Siblings

Community Involvement:

List any community service activities or volunteer work you have participated in.

Have you held any leadership roles in school or community organizations? If so, please describe.

Scholarship Application Details:

How did you hear about the Anita Maxey Educator's Scholarship?

Have you applied for any other scholarships? If so, please list them.

Part 2:

Academic Background:

What inspired you to pursue a career in education? How has your academic journey prepared you for a career in teaching?

Personal Reflection:

For over 40 years, Mrs. Anita L. Maxey taught her students the importance of English literature and focused on theatre and poems—Maya Angelou's poem Why the Cage Bird Sings was her favorite. Tell us in 250 words what your favorite literary work you read is and how this inspires you to be a stronger and caring person.

How do you relate to Mrs. Anita L. Maxey's dedication to teaching and empowering young minds? What lessons or values do you hope to impart to your future students?

Future Goals:

How do you envision using your education to benefit African Americans and underserved communities?

Resilience and Overcoming Challenges:

Can you share a significant challenge and how you have overcome it?

How has adversity shaped your academic and personal growth?

Inspirations and Role Models:

Mrs. Anita Maxey left an endearing mark on society, especially in her classroom. Who has been a role model or inspiration in your journey to become an educator, and why?

How do you plan to embody the qualities of your role model in your teaching career?

Diversity and Inclusivity:

How do you plan to promote diversity and inclusivity in your future classroom?

What strategies will you implement to ensure all students feel valued and included?

Additional Information:

Is there any other information you would like the scholarship committee to know about you?

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Please contact info@ulbayarea.org

Anita L. Maxey Educator's Scholarship Application