Scholarship History

The Noglia Rowe-Leach Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of Noglia Rowe-Leach, who passed away in 2004 at the age of 54.  Noglia was the sister of U-CAN president and founder Alan Rowe. 

Noglia Rowe-Leach was a life long resident of Sacramento and was a wonderful wife, mother; Nana, sister and friend who showed unconditional love to all.  She loved God and was a faithful member of her church as well as a devoted family matriarch.  She was extremely proud of the success of the U-CAN organization and the impact it made on the lives of the students it serves.  Noglia wanted to devote her time and service to U-CAN when she retired from her job but her illness and untimely death prevented her from doing so.  The Rowe-Leach family has established the Noglia Rowe-Leach Memorial Scholarship so that her legacy lives on and her desire to see young people pursue a higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is realized. 

Scholarship Guidlines and Application

U-CAN will award up to five (5) $500 or more scholarships to U-CAN students who are matriculating to an HBCU.  Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence or potential, leadership skills, and church and/or community service.  The scholarship awards should be applied toward tuition, room, board and books.  Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements to qualify.  The Noglia Rowe-Leach Memorial Scholarship is managed by U-CAN

Eligibility Criteria (Scholarships will be awarded in Leadership/Community Service, Academic Excellence, and Church service)

• High school student graduating before June 30, 2008
• U-CAN program participant
• Planning to attend an HBCU in fall of 2008 for the entire academic year
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
• Participates in activities that demonstrate leadership and/or public service
• Participates in church activities that demonstrates faithful service
• Must write 500 word personal essay

Required Documentation

• Completed attached application form 
• Copy of most recent transcript
• 500 word essay on one of the following items;
• Student must describe his/her personal and educational goals, where they expect to be in five years and how obtaining a college degree will help them achieve their goals.
• Why he/she decided to attend an HBCU
• One letter of recommendation from; school administrator, teacher, counselor, community member, mentor, (church pastor if applicant wants to be considered for church service scholarship), etc.
• A recent photo

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The completed application and required documentation must be submitted together, and mailed to:

U-CAN
ATTN:    Rowe-Leach Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 5249
Fair Oaks, CA   95628             

Deadline

The application materials must be postmarked by April 30, 2008.  Scholarships recipients will be notified by June 1, 2008.

Scholarship Recipients Obligations

No obligation of any kind is imposed on Noglia Rowe-Leach Memorial Scholarship recipients.  However, scholarship recipients will be asked to support U-CAN and its mission through volunteer hours for the program either during or after completion of the recipients degree program.  Recipients will be asked to notify U-CAN of any change of address, school enrollment or pertinent information.

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