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The Howard L. Lanier, III Scholarship

Howard L. Lanier, III was the youngest of four children and raised in a family that supported his scholastic endeavors, as well as, his athletic ambitions.  Howard’s personable demeanor and smile was captivating to most he came in contact with.  His sudden, untimely passing in March 2016 left an endless sadness upon his family and community.  However, even through his passing, Howard’s accomplishments have left an everlasting impact.  

The Howard L. Lanier III, Community Development Corporation was established in 2017 to not only honor Howard’s legacy but to continue to push forward his community ambitions.  Our mission is to nurture the future of young people through education, health, and community engagement.  Thus, the Howard L. Lanier, III scholarship was created to support a young person that has excelled academically while making a lasting impact on his/her community.

Applying for the Howard L. Lanier III scholarship is a simple process.

Do you meet the following qualifications?

Eligibility:

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior

2. Applicant must be an active participant in a religious and community organization

3. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or better

4. Applicant must submit a 500-1000 word essay explaining why they are the most eligible candidate.

 

Here are the steps to submitting your application:

Complete Online Application and attach your the following documents to your application:

  • High School Transcript with GPA

  • Essay

  • 2 letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: All applications and supporting documents should be submitted no later than June 1, 2021.

Applications can be submitted via email at info@hll3communitycop.org or by mail P.O. Box 43274, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Interview: Final candidates will be invited for by panel for an interview.


Please email info@hll3communitycorp.org for any questions