YOU COULD BE THE NEXT MR. OR MISS UNIVERSAL TEEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

(Come get the application from Ms. Carroll if interested)

Universal Teen is a scholarship based program established by the W omen of Color Cultural Foundation,
Inc. (WOCCF). The purpose of the program is to provide a supportive and congenial environment for self
awareness, personal growth, and respect for others from diverse backgrounds. The program helps to nurture and
build positive scholastic achievement, creativity, healthy living and community involvement. It also promotes
self confidence, poise, and effective communication skills.
The objectives are to:
 Provide a forum to teach life skills (e.g., career essentials, financial management, social awareness, etc.)
 Promote awareness of cultural diversity and respect for human differences
 Empower young men and women to realize and embrace their inner beauty and self worth
 Provide financial assistance for post high school education

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Young men and women currently enrolled in high school may compete for scholarship money. Participants of this program must
live or attend school in the First Coast of Florida area (e.g., Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties).
Orientation with parents and participants is on January 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at WJCT Public Broadcasting located at 100
Festival Park Avenue (next to Metro Park, across from the Everbank Stadium) in downtown Jacksonville. Orientation with
a parent and participant is required. Completed Applications should be received by December 31, 2016 or bring with you
to orientation.

PROGRAM PRODUCTION—DATE AND VENUE
Participants are expected to attend all workshops which include “rehearsals.” Workshop topics include public speaking, written and oral
communication skills, stage presence, cultural diversity awareness, personal growth and development, interviewing skills,
financial management, etiquette training, college/job readiness, and community involvement. Participants must also select a
platform issue/a social cause (identified through research of their selected country) of which they will make recommendations to
effect change.
The culminating event crowing Mr. or Miss Universal Teen will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Ritz
Theatre & LaVilla Museum.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are awarded for participants.
Mr. or Miss Universal Teen
Universal Teen $2,000*
2nd Place Winner $1,000*
3rd Place Winner $ 750*
4th Place Winner $ 500*
*Scholarship recipients are required to send a “request” letter to the organization indicating the amount of their winnings along
with a college acceptance letter. Scholarships are made available in the name of both the participant and the college for which
they have been accepted. Mr. or Miss Universal Teen must attend selected WOCCF functions during their reign.

REQUIREMENTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
The program is open to young men and women who meet the criteria set forth in the Requirements, Rules, and Regulations.
Participants must also be able to fulfill the time commitment and responsibilities of the scholarship program.
Each participant must:
1. Be a legal resident of the United States or a U.S. citizen.
2. Be in good standing with their academic institution.
3. Participants are required to attend the orientation and workshops/training. Workshops are held from 1:00-4:00 pm and will be
located at the Women of Color Cultural Foundation Office - WJCT Public Television, 100 Festival Park, Jacksonville, Florida
unless otherwise pre-notified.
4. Submit completed application which includes letter of recommendation and personality form.
5. Be respectful to fellow participants, program administrators and staff.
6. Agree that all decisions of judges are final, irrevocable and binding.
7. Permit WOCCF the right to use their name and photograph for publicity purposes.
8. Understand that WOCCF reserves the right to change the date and/or location of the Universal Teen Scholarship Program.
9. Participants are required to provide a typed written description of their wardrobe (that will be worn on the night of the
culminating event-February 18, 2017) including evening/formal wear, and national/cultural attire.
10. Secure a minimum of two pages of ads in souvenir program book and ten event passes by February 11, 2017.
11. Any participant and/or family member or guest showing less than sportsmanlike behavior (i.e., teasing, disrespectful, etc.) will
lead to the disqualification of the participant. No refund or awards will be given under these circumstances.
Please contact the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at (904) 683-1757 or 635-5191 should you have any questions or to
obtain additional applications.