The Overtown Children and Youth Coalition's Laptop Scholarship program is a new initiative designed to help students of all ages who might otherwise not have access to the proper technology needed for academic success. The ongoing stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this long-standing issue of the “digital divide”, where certain communities might not have access to items essential for education. Owning a laptop is no longer a luxury, it is a minimum requirement for living in the new digital age. Overtown Children and Youth Coalition is working to remedy this issue by creating a laptop scholarship program where students from Pre-K to College can apply to receive a laptop the student can own for life.
Currently invitations are being extended to the following groups:
- Present/Past OCYC Youth Commissioners
- Direct referrals from Organizations operating within Overtown
- Residents of the Overtown Community
Application Process*:
- Complete the online application form.
- Completed applications will be reviewed by Overtown Children and Youth Coalition's Team and Accountability Committee.
- Awardees will be contacted by Overtown Children and Youth Coalition's Team to arrange delivery of the laptops and pertinent information.
Important Dates:
- The first round of applications will be open from August 14 - October 31st
- Awarded applications will be notified via phone or email on or before October 31st.