The Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation scholarship is in honor of Marakah Dennis. Our foundation was established, after the passing of our daughter, Marakah Dennis, a graduate of SJC c/o 2019. After Marakah's passing, the Dennis family started a non-profit in her honor with hopes to prepare the next generation to seamlessly transition into adulthood, which falls into the following three pillars of focus; self-awareness, self-care and self-advocacy.
The Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation scholarship stands as a tribute to the remarkable life of Marakah Dennis. Marakah's legacy serves as the guiding light for this scholarship, which embodies her spirit of resilience, compassion, and dedication to self-care. As a cherished student of the SJC c/o 2019, Marakah left an indelible mark on her community.
The scholarship aims to empower recipients to prioritize their well-being, cultivate self-awareness, and advocate for themselves in pursuit of their dreams. Through this scholarship, Marakah's legacy continues to shine brightly, illuminating paths of opportunity and resilience for generations to come.
The Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Rules
Essay Requirement
Applicants must submit a 500–1,000 word original essay responding to the following prompt:
Describe a specific moment in your life when you had to prioritize your mental, emotional, or physical well-being. What circumstances led to that moment, and what actions did you take in response? Reflect on what you learned from the experience and explain how you would use that lesson to positively influence your peers.
Essays must reflect the applicant’s personal experiences and perspective.
Please read all rules before applying
These Official Rules govern the Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation (PRAF) Scholarship Program. This is a merit-based scholarship program designed to support graduating high school seniors committed to wellness, leadership, and community impact.
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia who are graduating high school seniors enrolling full-time in a two (2) year or four (4) year accredited institution. Minimum GPA: 3.0. PRAF board members and their immediate family/household members are not eligible.
Agreement to Rules: By applying, applicants agree to be bound by these rules and PRAF decisions, which are final.
Application Period: April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Late submissions will not be considered.
Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a complete application, including required forms, essay, and participation in the interview process if selected. Only one submission per applicant is permitted. Incomplete or non-compliant applications may be disqualified at PRAF’s sole discretion.
Interview Requirement: Selected applicants must be available for an interview between May 4 and May 16, 2026. Failure to participate may result in disqualification. PRAF reserves the right to conduct interviews virtually if necessary.
Scholarship Award: Awards are determined at PRAF’s sole discretion, are non-transferable, and will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution. As a condition of receiving the scholarship, awardees must attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on July 11, 2026, and must successfully complete the required five (5)-week PRAF Wellness Circle, scheduled from June 2 through July 1, 2026. The PRAF Wellness Circle consists of one (1) session per week, with each session lasting approximately sixty (60) minutes. Failure to meet these requirements may result in forfeiture of the scholarship award.
Selection Process: Selection is competitive and based on merit. Evaluation includes essay quality, originality, clarity, and alignment with PRAF’s mission.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
Equal Opportunity: Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
Notification: Awardees will be notified via email on or about May 28, 2026 and must respond within 7 days.
Applicants under 18 will require parent/guardian notification.
Rights and Publicity: Applicants grant PRAF permission to use their name, likeness, and submission for promotional purposes.
Original Work: Submissions must be original, not infringe on third-party rights and accurately reflect the applicants’ own work and experiences.
Program Administration: PRAF reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the program due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to fraud, technical failures, or disruptions.
Limitation of Liability: Applicants agree to release and hold harmless PRAF and its affiliates from any claim arising out of participation in the scholarship program or acceptance and use of the award.
Disputes: Governed by Washington, D.C. law; disputes handled individually in D.C. courts. Applicants waive the right to claim punitive or consequential damages.
Privacy: Information submitted is subject to PRAF’s privacy policy.
Sponsor: Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation, Washington, DC.
Awardee List: To request a list of recipients or a copy of these rules, send a written request with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation
121 Sheridan Street NW
Washington, DC 20011Requests must be received by April 30, 2026.
Disclaimer: This program is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by any social media platform.
Disqualification: Violation of these Official Rules may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any scholarship award at PRAF’s sole discretion.
Award Disbursement: Scholarship funds will be mailed on or about September 17, 2026 to the awardee’s designated educational institution. PRAF reserves the right to adjust the disbursement date as necessary due to administrative or institutional processing requirements.
