Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Xi Omega Chapter P.O

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DELTA XI OMEGA CHAPTER P.O. BOX 983 SALISBURY, NC 28145

January 11, 2019

GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL GRANT

1. Student must attend a high school in Rowan-Salisbury, Davie County, Home School, Charter School, or Rowan-Salisbury Early College. Out of county exceptions: Children of Delta Xi Omega Chapter financially active members OR any former Fashionetta Pageant participants are eligible to apply.

2. The following areas will be given consideration: A. Academic achievement and school involvement B. Citizenship and community activities C. Current and past involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

3. The application packet must include the following: A. Application B. Official school transcript C. TWO letters of recommendation • one from Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member (Sorority member MUST be financially active) • one from school official (i.e. principal, teacher, or counselor) D. COPY of an ACCEPTANCE LETTER from 4-year institution E. TYPED letter from applicant stating their future plans, career goals, and reasons for applying for the Educational Grant (Side note: Format for applicant’s letter and letter of recommendation salutation: Dear Committee Members: and applicants please handwrite your signature on applicant’s letter)

4. Educational Grant of $500.00 or more will be awarded to graduating seniors in the Rowan-Salisbury, Davie County, Home School, Charter School or Rowan-Salisbury Early College who meet the criteria and are selected. Home Schools and Charter Schools must provide official documentation from Home School Association or parent group. Student must provide official transcript from high school prior to Home School or Charter School. A grant of $500.00 will be awarded to each student selected. Selected students who attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) will receive $600.00.

5. The Educational Grant will be awarded for the spring semester (second semester) January 2019, upon written request from recipient. Official documentation of grades from the fall (first) semester and an unofficial copy of their second semester schedule must be presented. 6. Deadline for receiving completed application packet is MARCH 29, 2019. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

7. Send complete packet to:

Suzette Davis Scholarship Chairman P.O. Box 983 Salisbury, NC 28145

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DELTA XI OMEGA CHAPTER P.O. Box 983 Salisbury, NC 28145

EDUCATIONAL GRANT CHECKLIST

Name______

Address______

City ______State______Zip Code______

1. ______Application 2. ______Official transcript 3. ______Two letters of recommendation (Can be mailed separately from individual or enclosed with application) 4. ______Copy of Letter of Acceptance 5. ______TYPED letter from applicant stating their future plans, career goals, and reasons for applying for the Educational Grant (How do you plan to change or make a difference in the world? And Why do you want this educational grant?) 6. ______Educational Grant Checklist

**Home School or Charter School Applicants

______Home School/Charter School Certification/ Credentials

______Transcript from previous high school (Prior to attending Home/ Charter School

*********AN INTERVIEW MAY BE REQUESTED/REQUIRED TO DETERMINE EDUCATIONAL GRANT WINNERS. *********

APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL GRANT ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DELTA XI OMEGA CHAPTER POST OFFICE BOX 983 SALISBURY, NC 28145

NAME______

MAILING ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP CODE______

TELEPHONE NUMBER______

EMAIL ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: ______

NAME OF PARENT (S)/ GUARDIAN (S)______

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EMAIL ADDRESS OF PARENT (S)/ GUARDIAN (S): ______

HIGH SCHOOL______

COLLEGE (S) WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED______COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND______

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR 1.______2.______3.______4.______

APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL GRANT ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DELTA XI OMEGA CHAPTER SALISBURY, NC 28145

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, CHURCH ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ETC: ______

HONORS, SPECIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ______

NOTE: YOU MAY ATTACH AN ACTIVITY SHEET.

ALL INFORMATION IS TREATED WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY.

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET BY MARCH 29, 2019 TO: Mrs. Suzette Davis Scholarship Chairman P.O. Box 983 Salisbury, NC 28145

Signature: ______Date: ______