The Good Paid Forward Scholarship was formed by Claflin Alumna and Cosmopolitan Creative Group Owner, Marshaé Smith, with the motivation of paying it forward to students currently attending her Alma Mater.
The application questions focus on the importance of HBCUs, visionary leadership, spreading acts of kindness and more. In addition to providing financial assistance, Ms. Smith is committed to remaining connected to the Good Paid Forward Scholars to provide ongoing mentorship throughout their college matriculation, just as her mentors did for her.
Lastly, unlike most scholarships, we made a conscious decision to have a lower than usual minimum GPA requirement because, while we do believe in rewarding those who work hard to maintain a high GPA, we also believe in the value of giving second chances and support to those who may have had a less than desirable semester in the past.
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Scholarship Qualifications
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Currently attend Claflin University -
Have at least a 2.0 GPA -
Be a full-time, undergraduate student -
Have completed at least one semester at the university -
Be able to prove financial need -
Submit (1) faculty or staff recommendation -
Submit (1) community recommendation
Important Dates
- Application Opens: June 15, 2021 at 12:00 AM
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Application Closes: July 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM -
Scholarship Recipients Announced: Immediately upon clearance and verification
Who to Contact with Questions
The CCG Team
Scholarship Amount
The Good Paid Forward Scholarship is a $1,000 grant awarded to (2) Claflin University students — $500 each.
past scholars
PennShelia Griffin
PennShelia is a Human Performance and Recreation major and Biology minor from Yemassee, SC. In her spare time, she enjoys giving back to and being active within her campus and hometown communities. Following her early graduation in December, she has plans to attend medical school to become a Physical Therapist and then start her own practice. However, before PennShelia graduates and goes on to become a Doctor, she has the undergraduate goal of writing and publishing a book that teaches young African American girls about self-love, confidence and what it truly means to be “beautiful”.
Stephon Clunis
Stephon is a native of Kingston, Jamaica and a member of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College. He is a graduating senior double majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice while also showing his Panther Pride and representing the University as a member of the track and field team. Stephon finds joy and motiviation in helping others and spends his spare time mentoring and tutoring his peers and other members of the Orangeburg community. Stephon has his eyes set on the goal of graduating this year as the Valedictorian of the Claflin University Class of 2019 and then going on to pursue a career as a Doctor of Forensic Psycology.
"If you're lucky enough to do well, it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down."
2018-2019 DONOR LIST
COSMOPOLITAN LEVEL DONORS:
($100 and Up)
Jerame Smalls
SILVER LEVEL DONORS:
($21-$49)
Cellipha Joseph
Malahah Waller
Amari Battiste
Kiana Williams
Portia Bosco
Isha Conteh
Jasmine Parsons
Quinton Wallace
Camblyss Pinckney
Matisse Lee
Brianna Worley
Tracey Lee Dimsoy
Dae’Keria Stewart
Jazmine Diggs
Coach Latisha Luckett
Brianna Polite
Kadejah Johnson
Crystal Brooks
Chymaine Guinyard
BRONZE LEVEL DONORS:
($20 and Below)
Kimberly Elliot
Sierra Williams
Jordan Barnes
Taylor Willis
Broderick Williams
Valencia Perry
Amber Nelson
Xania Jackson
Brandi McFadden
Anisha Shaw
Cami McLaughlin
Lanice Kibler
Amber Nelson
GOLD LEVEL DONORS:
($50-$99)
Roshamod Torrance
April Frasier
Alexia Parnell
Brianna Smith
