Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

Award Description

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Eta Alpha Omega Chapter of Rock Hill, SC, awards annually the Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship may go toward studies at an accredited two-year (including technical school, junior college, or community college) or four-year college or university. Preference is given to minority applicants.

The Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Committee will recognize six students. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 Book Award, which is non-renewable. All awards will be paid directly to the institution.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Student must be

A resident of York or Chester counties, South Carolina or a participant in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - Eta Alpha Omega Chapter 2020 Debutante Cotillion.

An African-American female or male high school senior, with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

A letter of acceptance from a two or four-year college or university you plan to attend must be attached.

Disbursement

Disbursement of scholarship monies will be sent to the college or university. Funds for scholarship must be requested by December 1, 2020. After this date, scholarship funds will no longer be available for disbursement.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

A. General Information (Please print or type)

Name ______Date of Birth ______

Address ______

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E-mail Address ______Phone ______

Gender (Circle One) M or F

African-American (Circle One) Yes or No

B. High School Guidance Counselor’s Information (Please print or type)

Name ______

Address ______

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Phone ______Ext______School Name ______

C. Educational Information (Please print or type)

Cumulative GPA ______/4.0

College/University you plan to attend ______

D. Activities (Please Print or type)

Work Experience. List the jobs (including part-time and summer jobs) you have held.

1. Employer ______

Duties ______

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Dates employed______

Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

2. Employer ______

Duties ______

______

Dates employed______

3. Employer ______

Duties ______

______

Dates employed______

4. Employer ______

Duties ______

______

Dates employed______

Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

Community/School/Church. List your community, school, church involvement and extracurricular activities. These activities may include clubs, sports, community service/volunteer organizations, etc. List only those activities which you have been involved in throughout your high school career. (Please continue on a separate sheet if more space is needed.)

1. Activity or Membership ______

Your position/role: ______years of participation ______

Description of activity/membership ______

______

2. Activity or Membership ______

Your position/role: ______years of participation ______

Description of activity/membership ______

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3. Activity or Membership ______

Your position/role: ______years of participation ______

Description of activity/membership ______

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E. Honors (Please Print or type)

List any honors and/or scholarships you have received throughout your high school career. ______

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

F. Essay

Please prepare a typed response to the essay topic below. Remember to place the title and your name at the top of the page. The essay should be typed using Times New Roman, Size12.

1. Prepare a one page typed essay on the following topic:

If you are chosen as a recipient of the scholarship, what steps will you take to promote your educational endeavors?

G. Enclose the following to this Application:

Official transcript in a sealed envelope Copies will not be accepted

 Two professional letters of recommendation: Letter from a current high school faculty member on official school letterhead Letter from a community or youth leader, clergy or other professionals who know attributes of you as a student  A one-page response to the essay question.

A letter of acceptance from a college or university you plan to attend.

H. Scholarship materials must have a postmark of April 1, 2020 or earlier, and mailed to:

Thelma M. White Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter PO Box 11192 Rock Hill, SC 29731

I. Certification

I do hereby certify that the information contained herein is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I am fully aware that any intentional falsification of information contained herein may result in the denial of this application and/or the award. I further realize that this scholarship may be revoked if I fail to meet the designated requirements of the application.

______Applicant’s Signature Date

Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Alpha Omega Chapter

Ella Beatrice Ferguson Moore Memorial Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: April 1, 2020