The Artazijah Julian RAWK Reading Scholarship was created by Artazijah Julian, who after participating in a scholarship workshop recognized an opportunity for RAWK to help manage the expenses that come with attending college, offering a $500 scholarship to incoming freshman and college students in Michigan. This is the only acceptable form of application for this scholarship at this time.
For scholarship guidelines, requirements, and qualifications information, read the full informational page here.
How to Apply and Qualify:
- This scholarship holds a priority for Black, African, and African American students.
- All applicants must submit a 500-700 word essay response written in their own authentic voice, responding to the prompt – What book has inspired you the most? How were you impacted by this book, and how have you applied the concepts from the book to your daily life?
- Two students per school year will be selected for the scholarship at this time.
- If you are not selected, you are welcome to apply the following school year.
- You will be notified of acceptance or denial within 2-3 weeks after the submission of your application.
- Applications must be submitted via Google Form prior to or on the date of June 8th, 2026 for consideration.
2026 Artazijah Julian RAWK Reading Scholarship
