The Senator Chuck Allen III, Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of the public service and parish activism of Chuck Allen. He served faithfully the New Haven, Connecticut and Harlem, New York political and neighborhood communities and parishes. The fund will distribute monies to high school seniors of color who have a proven record during their formative years of leadership and community activism; financial need; and desire to study accounting, law, political or urban studies or work in public management. Students will be required to write a 1,000 word topic essay chosen by the selection committee. Once scholarships are to be dispensed an application will be available by contacting the St. Philip's Federal Credit Union located at 204 W. 134th street, New York, NY.