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Calling high school students: Here's how to apply for Memphis Challenge

Applications must be in be 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Applications are being accepted through June 30, 2022, for Memphis Challenge, a nonprofit aimed at helping students of color become the future leaders of Memphis.

Memphis Challenge is seeking high-achieving high school students of color who will be enrolled in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year.

Memphis Challenge was founded in 1989 by Joseph R. “Pitt” Hyde. It provides leadership opportunities, professional development workshops, internships, arts, and cultural events for the students.

Applications must be in be 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Interested students can review the requirements and complete an online application – including uploading a recent report card/transcript - at www.memphischallenge.org/apply/.

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