The Reverend Dr. S. M. Wright, Sr. Rising Star Memorial Scholarship fund was established to assist high school graduates with their college education. Reverend Wright was one of the city’s key civil rights leaders and Pastor of Peoples Missionary Baptist Church for over 37 years. He was known for his ability to unite all ethnic groups in Dallas, while working to bridge the gap between races. He was praised for helping to prevent race riots that hit other major cities during the 1960’s. It was because of his long-standing efforts in this arena that he became the first African-American to have a Dallas freeway named in his honor. A four-mile stretch of state highway 175 between U.S. Highway and Loop 12 is now known as S. M. Wright Freeway.

Amount of Award
$300 - $500 per semester

Number of Awards Per Year
Varies per available funds

Source of Funds
Privately funded

Designated College
All Dallas Community Colleges

Eligibility Criteria
Recipients must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours or more per semester. Recipients are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better

Application Process
Applicants must submit a completed DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application, a grade report or an official high school transcript, and be interviewed by the Board of Directors of the S.M. Wright Foundation.

Selection Process
The Board of Directors of the S.M. Wright Foundation will recieve nominations and select applicants to be awarded. The Board will submit all required documentation and candidates' information to the DCCCD Foundation for processing.

Deadline
Varies

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, 214-860-2149.
08/16/07

October 2007