Alumni Association

Carroll County

HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Alumni Association

Scholarship

The Carroll County HBCU Alumni Association (CCHBCUAA) Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors from a high school within Carroll County who will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Application deadline is March 31 st.

Eligibility Requirements:

 Graduating senior from a high school located within Carroll County

 Have a minimum 3.3 grade point average

 Accepted and will attend a Historically Black College or University

Applicants must submit:

 Completed application

 Current school transcript

 Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a school teacher/administrator and one must be from a member of the community)

 A type-written essay of 500 words or less expressing their goals and aspirations and explaining the benefits of attending a HBCU and why they desire to attend.

The CCHBCUAA will award one to four scholarships annually, ranging from $300 to $500 based on number of recipients and available funds.

Please mail your completed application to:

Carroll County HBCU Alumni Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1298 Carrollton, GA 30112 Application attached or on reverse side Carroll County

HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Alumni Association

Scholarship Application

The Carroll County HBCU Alumni Association (CCHBCUAA) Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors from a high school within Carroll County who will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Application deadline is March 31 st .

Name: ______Email: ______

Address: ______GPA: ______

City: ______State____Zip______High School: ______

Phone:______College/University plan to attend: ______

Proposed Major/area of study: ______

School extracurricular and community activities:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

6. ______

Colleges where you have applied and/or been accepted (please indicate)

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______Include with this application 1) current transcript, 2) three letters of recommendation, and 3) A type-written essay of 500 words or less expressing your goals and aspirations and explaining the benefits of attending a HBCU and why you desire to attend.

I have read and accept the terms of this application. The information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: ______Date: ______

*****All information submitted is confidential*****