Norma B. Randolph Memorial Scholarship

Overview

NORMA

B. RANDOLPH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: (FHS Students)

One (1) $250 scholarship will be awarded to Freehold Regional High School District graduating seniors in honor of Mrs. Norma

B. Randolph. The students must identify as Black/African-American and prepare to attend a 4-year accredited university, (preferably a Historically Black College or University - HBCU).

Mrs. Norma

B. Randolph, affectionately known as Ms. Norma, was a Freehold trailblazer. A lifelong Freehold resident, Ms. Norma constantly poured into the community until her very last day.

Ms. Norma was educated at the Court Street School, the once segregated primary school where all of the Black children of western Monmouth County went. Once she completed her matriculation at the Court Street School, Ms. Norma went on to attend high school at what we all know as "the Boro," but it was no easy feat. At the time, in order to go to high school, students had to pass a rigorous exam (or they could enter the workforce or go to trade school).

During her time at Freehold High School, Ms. Norma not only excelled in her studies, but also had the notable role of integrating the school's majorette team. The first time that she tried out, she wasn't selected. The next time that she did, she was chosen as a member and the entire community celebrated her success.

A selfless and determined organizer, Ms. Norma served as the president of Freehold's N.A.A.C.P. Branch, was a counselor for the United Black Women's Organization, and fulfilled many more meaningful roles—all of which were centered around helping others. Ms. Norma spent her lifetime pouring into others and advocating for the rights and success of Black people in Freehold and everywhere.

This scholarship was created in hopes that it will help 2 deserving students carry on Ms. Norma's legacy of compassion and courage. She was a well-loved and well-respected woman of God who valued education and volunteerism and I couldn't think of a better way to honor her.

• Applicant must be a FRHSD student who identifies as Black/African-American;
• Must be attending a 2 year college, 4 year university, or trade school;
• Applicant must have attained an overall B average during his/her/their attendance in high school; and
• Applicant must be an active volunteer in the community

• A 1,000 word minimum personal essay answering the following prompt;
• One powerful quote that Ms. Norma said was, "There is so much to being Black in Freehold Borough." What does being Black in your hometown mean to you? In what ways have you given back to the community? How do you plan to continue to do so?
• Two (2) letters of recommendation. One from a teacher, the other from a community service leader/director;
• A resume demonstrating community service and school involvement;
• High school transcript

Recipient will be selected by Brionna Seward, Ms. Norma's goddaughter and Freehold High School Alumna (c/o 2020)