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2021 MU Omega Wings Ivy Leadership Award

Mu Omega Omega Chapter Alpha Sorority, Inc. in partnership with The Ivy Community Fund, Inc.

Guidelines/Instructions Deadline April 1, 2021

Please read all instructions carefully before you begin to submit documents. All documents submitted become the property of the Mu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete application packet. Only completed applications will be accepted.

Wings Ivy Leadership Awards Information

The purpose of the Wings Community Assistance program is to provide support for the enrichment of talents and gifts of individuals of the local community via two awards: two outstanding youths, grades 6th - 11th. The awards are one- time distributions of monetary support for individuals grades 6th -11th to develop their cultural, educational, and leadership skills.

Within 30 days of completion of the activity, the Mu Omega Omega Scholarship Committee, request a half page update of how the activity positively impacted the student. If available, please include high quality clear photos, which support the activity. Photographs that include children MUST have parental consents on file. (The update, pictures and parental consent can be emailed to the committee).

Two $250 Wings Ivy Leadership Awards will be granted to two outstanding youths, grades 6th - 11th.

Eligibility

The Wings Ivy Leadership Award will be granted to outstanding youth, grades 6 – 11, for the following activities: • Educational development opportunities (i.e. tutoring, advanced courses, space camp) • Leadership development (i.e. tuition for seminars, or development courses) • Cultural development (i.e. drama program)

Documentation Requirements

• All applications must be typed. • All applicants must submit one of recommendation and a one-page essay describing in detail what makes you stand out as a leader in your school and community.

Submission (electronically)

The application (see next page), one letter of recommendation and a one-page essay, must be submitted and postmarked no later than April 1, 2021. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision by May 1, 2021. Send the complete packet to:

ATTN: Scholarship Committee Mu Omega Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 471166 Aurora, CO 80047

Please email any questions to Dr. Andriette Jordan-Fields, Scholarship Chairman: [email protected]

These are one-time awards. A student that has received a Wings Award from Mu Omega Omega in the past is not eligible to apply. 2021 Wings Ivy Leadership Award

Mu Omega Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in partnership with The Ivy Community Fund, Inc.

Application Deadline April 1, 2021

Please read all instructions carefully before you begin to submit documents. All documents submitted become the property of the Mu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete application packet. Only completed applications will be accepted.

Name of Student

Address Phone (___) –

City State Zip –

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Grade

Name of Activity

Brief Description of Activity

Date of Activity __ / __ / ____ Length of Activity

Please mark the appropriate category for the activity below:

Educational development opportunities (i.e. tutoring, advanced courses, space camp)

Leadership development (i.e. tuition for seminars, or development courses)

Cultural development (i.e. drama program)

Individuals applying for the Wings Ivy Leadership awards are expected to complete a one-page essay describing in detail what makes you stand out as a leader in your school and community.

I certify that all information submitted and contained herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Mu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to use the information supplied here solely to assess eligibility for the IVY Leadership award. I certify that any photographs containing pictures of children have parental consents on file and may be used in any publication of the chapter or sorority. Submitting false or inaccurate information/claims are subject to forfeiture of award. Signature of Student Date __ /__ / ___

Parents Signature Date__ /__ /___

These are one-time awards. An individual that has received a Wings Ivy Leadership Award from Mu Omega Omega in the past is not eligible to apply.