Scholarship/Business Stipend Application (Altadena Only) 2026

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The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping students and start-up entrepreneurs to excel academically, thrive in business and to assist with their financial obligations. Applicants must complete studies or conduct business in one of the following areas:

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o Cosmetology/Barbering

o Culinary Arts
o Event Planning

o Fashion Design
o Hospitality Management

o Interior Design

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Our goals are to assist deserving students and entrepreneurs, fulfill purpose in their lives, achieve their career goals, pursue their passion, and better serve their community and the world.

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REQUIREMENTS

Students

• Must be a graduating high school senior (Class of 2026) or a current college student

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Must be admitted and plan to attend or currently attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or
  university. Trade and vocational schools are acceptable

• Official High School or College Transcript (Must be mailed and sealed via: japmsfund@gmail.com or Attn: The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship Fund, 6709 LaTijera Blvd., #554, Los Angeles, CA 90045)

• Letters of Recommendation (2 letters are required) Letters may be from an administrator or teacher/ professor at your school, community organization, or mentor who is 18 years of age or older.

• Letter of acceptance from a higher learning institution.

• Letter of intent from a higher learning institution or proof of enrollment (Must be provided before scholarship is awarded).

• Scholarship will be awarded on August 22, 2026 at the Annual Scholarship Fundraising Tea & Dinner.

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Entrepreneurs

• Must be a small business grossing less than $50,000.00 annually in sales; in business less than three years and who did not start their business prior to August 1, 2022.

  Entrepreneurs must submit proof of gross earnings which do not exceed $50,000 as reflected in submitted tax returns.

• Letters of Recommendations (2 letters are required). Letters may be from a client, vendor, banker or a mentor who is 18 years of age or older.

• Business stipend will be awarded on August 22, 2026 at the Annual Scholarship Fundraising Tea and Dinner.

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All Applicants

• Typed Essay (Min. 500/Max. 1,000) Essay Topic: What do you believe is the future for collaboration opportunities with the African Continent in cosmetology/barbering or culinary arts or event management or fashion design or hospitality management or interior design? Why?

• Submit application and all attachments by April 24, 2026 no later than 11:59pm (Typed application preferred, if handwritten please write legibly).

• Applicants will be interviewed by the CEO and the Advisory Board.

• Selected Awardees must be present at the event on August 22, 2026 to accept their award or submit a 2 minute video to be presented at the event.

 

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