Moe123 Scholarship Fund Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Moe123 Scholarship Fund?
A: The Moe123 Scholarship Fund is a non-profit scholarship fund, in honor of Mostafa "Moe" Sarim, based in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metro-area that raises and awards scholarships to high school seniors from Osseo, Park Center, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, and Champlin Park High Schools.
To date, Moe123 has raised and awarded $125,000 to 25 high school seniors.
Learn more about the Moe123 story and meet the Moe123 board.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for a Moe123 Scholarship?
A: High school seniors (12th graders) from Osseo, Park Center, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, and Champlin Park High Schools.
Q: What do I need to apply for the Moe123 Scholarship?
A: Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA or above, write a 1,500-word essay, and submit two letters of recommendation and must provide three examples of how you show up in your community.
Q: When can I apply for the 2023 Moe123 Scholarship?
A: The 2023 Moe123 Scholarship Application opens on Friday, November 4th. The application will close on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. CT (Central Time).
Q: Do I need to plan to attend a 4-year college/university in order to be eligible?
A: No. Moe123 encourages scholars to pursue their passions whether that be at a traditional, 4-year college or program at a technical school - however, recipients must apply the Moe123 Scholarship funds to their college tuition.
Q: What's expected of a Moe123 Scholar?
A: Moe123 Scholars are responsible, upstanding, ambitious, and active citizens in their communities. When you become a Moe123 Scholar, you become a part of the Moe123 family and community. Moe123 is active in the Twin Cities community and holds events throughout the year that Moe123 Scholars participate in and continue grow and network. It's an amazing opportunity to build relationships and stay connected.
Q: I applied for the Moe123 Scholarship. What's next?
A:Congratulations on submitting your application! The Moe123 Team will review applications, scholarship winners will be notified in early January.
Q: When is the deadline to apply?
A: The deadline to submit your application is Friday, December 23, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. CT (Central Time). At that time, applications will close for the award year.
Q: What if I have questions as I'm filling out the application?
A: No problem! Send us a message at [email protected] and we'll be happy to answer your question(s).