Amaranthus Grand Chapter

Amaranthus Grand Chapter Scholarship Application Deadline March 30

1. Name ______First Middle Last 2. Address ______City State Zip Code 3. Phone ______DOB ______Race ______Gender______

4. School ______or ______High School College or Graduate School

5. Employment ______Mother Father

6. Please list number of person (s) in household ______

7. I have applied for admission to the following institutions offering post secondary education. Accepted Date Awarded 1st Choice ______Yes____ No______2nd Choice ______Yes____ No______3rd Choice ______Yes____ No______

8. Please list any scholarship monies awarded to you, accompanied by the amount and the organization. 1.______2.______3.______9. What subject peaks your academic interest ______10. List any activities/organizations that you have been involved with i.e. school, church or community. ______

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11. Please list any leadership positions you have held ______

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12. List any awards or special recognition achievement (s) you have received in the past ten years. ______

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13. What is your college major/profession? How will it make a difference in society? ______

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Civic Responsibility I understand that if I am awarded an Amaranthus Grand Chapter Scholarship, I will be required to submit proof of my academic attainments. I further understand that this is a one year scholarship and if I maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 and in all respects conduct myself in a creditable manner, I may reapply. I affirm that this application contains the truth and is accurate and correct. ______Signature of Applicant

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Amaranthus Grand Chapter 2412 Ames Avenue Omaha, Ne 68111 Scholarship Application Guidelines Background:

The Amaranthus Grand Chapter Scholarship is awarded to assist students who will be attending college full time in defraying the cost of continued education. The major criteria for obtaining an award will be financial need and scholastic achievement. Leadership qualities and community involvement shall be considered.

Eligibility and General Information:

1. Applicants must be a graduating senior or a college student attending an accredited college or university. 2. The scholarship is a cash award payable to the recipient or to a college/university of the recipient’s designation. The amount and number of awards will vary depending upon available monies. 3. High School seniors must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 and college students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 4. All applicants must be enrolled in a college/university before the scholarship money is released.

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for the Amaranthus Grand Chapter Scholarship, an applicant must comply with all application procedures.

1. The application must be completed in its entirety. 2. The applicant must submit a two page double space essay explaining The Importance of Continued Education. 3. The applicant must submit their high school or college transcripts in a sealed envelope. a. Two letters of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, school official or community leader. Letters of recommendation, Essays, Official transcripts and scholarship application shall be submitted simultaneously. b. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted and will automatically disqualify your application. c. Applications post marked after the March 30 deadline will not be considered.

Please send all application packets to Amaranthus Grand Chapter 2412 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68111 ATTN: Scholarship Committee