SCHOLARHIPS
High School Graduate Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to current year graduating high school seniors to assist them in their pursuit of a college education. Students must apply and complete all of the requirements outlined on the Scholarship Application Form.
Special consideration will be given to those students pursuing a career in the health sciences, science, math, engineering, the arts, construction, technology, entertainment (film, television), insurance, automotive, environmental science, banking and law.
Continuing College Student
MEF will award scholarships to a person between the ages of 25 to 40 who delayed his/her college education, for personal or financial reasons, and has now decided to pursue a college degree. We believe awarding college scholarships to these adults addresses our mission to economically strengthen our communities.
The scholarship program is open to persons residing throughout greater Los Angeles County, with specific emphasis on the underserved communities of Lynwood, Compton, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne and Lawndale. The scholarship application must be submitted by deadline which is strictly adhered to.
Mable Ephriam and Bernice Jones Nursing Scholarship
Two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a career in nursing. A special nursing scholarship is awarded in memory of Judge Mablean’s mother, Mable Ephriam, who died on February 9, 2010. A second nursing scholarship has been endowed by the Bernice Jones Family in her memory. Both were nurses by vocation. In addition, Bernice was an instructor.
These scholarships will be awarded to any person between the ages of 18 years and 35 years, who is pursuing a degree in nursing and has completed at least one (1) year in a nursing program. The applicant must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Proof of enrollment and completion of one year is required. The Applicant must display compassion for the sick and elderly and must have demonstrated the same, either by providing care for a relative, friend or by volunteer work in a hospital, a residential care facility, convalescent home, or skilled nursing facility.
The scholarships will be ongoing and available to the recipient each year of enrollment until the completion of his/her nursing degree as long as the recipient meets the qualifications outlined above.
Howard University Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a current year high school graduate who will be attending Howard University in the fall. Proof of acceptance to Howard University must be provided to receive funding. The scholarship is funded by a Howard University Alumni, who is also an MEF supporter.
Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1967 Scholarship
A scholarship will be awarded to a current year Thomas Jefferson High School (1319 E. 41st St. Los Angeles, CA) graduate. It is funded by the TJHS Class of 1967 Alumni, of which the President/Founder is a member.
The mission of the Awards is to identify and recognize fathers who play a vital role in the development of their child(ren)’s lives.
The purpose is to reach out to families and communities to celebrate fathers and make Father’s Day as special as Mother’s Day; to encourage and promote positive fatherhood by spotlighting fathers who accept their role and responsibility and do it well.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
The Mablean Ephriam Foundation (MEF) will not be accepting new applications for HUF Awards scholarships until further notice. We will however be awarding scholarships to Returning Scholars.
Returning Scholars, please click the button below to complete the application.
