ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
TAU OMICRON OMEGA CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
$500.00 ELIGIBILITY Any student completing high school work during the present school year is eligible to
apply for the scholarship.
." SELECTION The selection of the recipient will be based on economic need, high-moral and ethical
standards, community involvement, and academic achievement.
.' . . APPLICATION MATERIALS Interested students should contact member of Tau Omicron Omega Chapter or see
their high school counselor(s) for more information. .
APPLY TO: THE AKA SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMIITEE C/O Tau Omicron Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 1647 Dublin; Georgia 31040
CLOSING DATE
MUST BE IN THE GUIDIANCE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE BY MARCH 28, 2014
AND
MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THANK APRIL 4, 2014
YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Tau Omicron Omega Chapter Scholarship Application Check-List Name______
PART I
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Student Check Guidance Counselor Check • Have you provided an official transcript? ______• Have you provided SAT? ACT test scores? ______• Does your application contain a Financial “Need” ______Statement from your school personnel? • Do you have 3 letters of recommendation? ______• Do you have a letter of recommendation ______From a school official? ALL ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION
PART II
A. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT I
GPA____ SAT _____
*****OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST CONTAIN THIS INFORMATION*****
B. PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Put a check by each area included in your extracurricular activities. COMMUNITY SERVICE___ RELIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT___
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT (Clubs, sports, band, etc.)__ SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT______
HONORS OR AWARDS____
C. SELF-DESCRIPTION I
MUST PROVIDE AN ESSAY OF YOURSELF TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Put a check by each area included in the self-description. ____ Philosophy of life ___Religious Involvement ____ Career Objectives ___School Involvement ____Community Involvement
D. ECONOMIC NEED I
FAMILY INCOME # OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD 0-$5,000 _____ 1-2 People ____ $5,001- $10,000 _____ 3-4 People_____ $10,000-$17,000 _____ 5 or more people ____
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Applicant’s Signature Date
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC TAU OMICRON OMEGA CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first black sorority in American, was organized at Howard University, Washington, D.C. in January 1908. The sorority was conceived as an instrument for enriching the social and intellectual aspect of college life.
Over eight decades of growth have produced from one group, which had nine members, to a national organization with a membership of over one hundred thousand. The members equate to the worth of the organization with its value to the various communities of which it is part.
As one means of encouraging special talent, rewarding outstanding achievements, and recognizing high ethical and moral standards among high school students, Tau Omicron Omega plans to award three (4) five hundred dollar ($500.00) scholarships to help four students continue his/her post secondary education.
ELIGIBILITY
Any student completing high school work during the present school year is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
SELECTION The selection will be based on economic need, high moral and ethical standards, community involvement, and academic achievement.
APPLICATION MATERIALS Interested students should contact members of Tau Omicron Omega or see their high school counselor(s) for more information and application materials.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL DISQUALIFY THE APPLICANT.
ONLY SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC TAU OMICRON OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION, PLEASE MAKE SURE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Instructions: 1. Please type or print in ink all application materials. 2. Request your high school counselor to submit an official copy of your transcript including your SAT/ACT scores to the address on the application. A letter of financial need must be included from school personnel. 3. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be included in your packet. One letter must come from a school official. Others may come from a community service sponsor, pastor, or anyone who can support your character, leadership, and/or academic abilities.
1. Name______
Last First Middle
2. Date of Birth______Social Security Number______
3. Home Address______Number and Street or Route Number ______
City State Zip Code Area Code & No.
4. High School now attending______
5. Address of High School______
6. Name of High School Counselor______
7. Post Secondary plans: (Circle)
College/University Vocational School Business Other (indicate type)______
8. Probable Major______Probable Career______
9. Parent’s Information:
Father’s Name______Occupation/Title______
Address______
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Mother’s Name______Occupation/Title______
Address______
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10. Family Income-Circle the income category of your family: 0-$5,000 $5,001-$10,000 $10,0001-$17,000
$17, 001-$25, 000 $25, 001-$34,999 ($35,000 and over) 11. Number in household: ______
12. List all participation in extra-curricular, religious and community activities, specify any
local, state, or national offices held. Include any honors or awards received.
13. Special Talents:
14. Self-Description: Submit a typed or printed copy of any information that will help give a more complete picture of you to the Selection Committee. Comment specifically on your philosophy of life, your career objectives, your community, religious and school involvement.
I HAVE COMPLETED THE APPLICATION IN DETAIL AND AGREE THAT THE INFORMATION THEREIN IS TRUE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE INFORMATION WILL BE CONFIDENTIAL.
______Signature of Applicant Date
TRANSCRIPT: An official transcript must be directly submitted by the High School Guidance Office. Unofficial copies will not be considered.
Tau Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
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