I'm looking into the Harper Promise Scholarship and want to understand the minimum requirements for being considered 'college ready'. Does anyone have insights or experiences with this scholarship program?
The Harper Promise Scholarship looks at several factors to determine college readiness. These include your high school GPA, attendance, volunteer/service hours, and disciplinary record.
To qualify, you need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout high school. They're also interested in your commitment to your education and community, which you showcase by having strong attendance (missing no more than 5 days a year), and completing volunteer or community service hours (minimum 50 hours over your 4 years of high school).
They want to see that you're a responsible and engaged student, so any significant disciplinary infractions can disqualify you from the program. If you meet these conditions each year of high school, you'll be considered 'college ready' and will still be qualified for the Harper Promise Scholarship.
It's always helpful to contact the scholarship program directly for more specific information as these requirements can sometimes vary.
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