The Dr. Charlton G. Forbes Memorial Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those attending a College or University. Dr. Forbes dedicated a large portion of his life to helping disadvantaged youth.  After his passing in 2008 his family has decided to continue on with Dr. Forbes' mission.

For 2008 we are offering one scholarship worth a minimum of, $3000, is available to students aspiring to attend a two- or four-year college, trade school, technical institute or other post-secondary education program. You must submit an essay answering the following question: Why is the completion of a postsecondary program important to you, and what do you hope to achieve once you get a degree?

There are no special eligibility requirements for the scholarship. All students may apply regardless of their race, nationality or financial status. We ask that each student who wishes to apply write a brief essay. The essay may be on any topic of your choosing as long as it includes:

   1. Your reason for deciding to attend college.
   2. Your chosen college major
   3. Any reasons for why you believe you deserve the scholarship.

Submission Details:

We ask that all essays be submitted to the email address below by May 31 , 2008.

All scholarship recipients will be notified and issued their awards no later than July 20th, 2008.

All essays or any questions regarding this scholarship may be submitted via email to strong79@starstruckfoundation.org.  Make sure to include all information that would be needed to contact you in response to your question or to notify you if you're selected for one of the scholarship awards.