The Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Proudly Announces its 2021 Annual Scholarship Award Criteria for $1000.00 Scholarship Awards

Scholarship Committee James Baker- Committee Chairman Marcus Ray- Committee Co-Chairmen Jeffery Spencer- Committee Co-Chairmen Jeffery Stone- Committee Co-Chairmen Austin Wingate- Committee Co- Chairman omicronnulambda.com Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 603 Radcliff, KY 40160

Point of Contact for the Scholarship Committee James E. Baker at 270-312-8830 or [email protected]

The Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated awards graduating High School Seniors with qualifying criteria one-time scholarships to aid in pursuing the educational aspirations. The awards are not limited to College or University enrollments. Any graduating student that seeks to attain a registered Trade through an accredited Trade School or a career orientated certification seeking graduate can also apply for the Scholarship award.

The Omicron Nu Lambda Education Foundation recognizes outstanding scholastic achievements of students in the community and encourages higher educational pursuits. The Foundation identifies accomplished educators and supports school programs in the community.

The scholarship selections are made in the spring during the end of school year and college preparatory time frame.

The awards are presented at the Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Recognition Activities sponsored by the Education Foundation.

Qualifying criteria for one of the scholarships offered by the Omicron Nu Lambda Education Foundation. The applicant’s parent(s)/guardian(s) must be a resident of Hardin County or a nearby County. The applicants must have attended a Hardin County High School or a nearby County High School.

1. Applicants must completely fill out and submit a scholarship application to the Omicron Nu Lambda Scholarship Committee on the web site omicronnulambda.com on or before the current deadline of 15 April, 2021. (Encl 1)

2. The applicant must include a signed parental consent letter stating: Graduate’s Name____ has permission to apply for the ONL APA Education Foundation Scholarship. (Encl 2)

3. The applicants must enclose an up-to-date transcript of their senior year of High School and a letter of consent from a parent or guardian to apply for the scholarship. (Encl 3)

4. The applicant must include a one page typed double spaced essay that addresses the importance of obtaining a good education and explain how higher education relates to their future career goals. (Encl 4)

5. The applicants must have maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA per semester during their senior year.

6. The applicants must not have any other scholarships awarded that cover all college-related expenses.

7. The applicant must complete the scholarship application and have all four enclosures posted on the web site omicronnulambda.com or mailed to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 603 Radcliff, KY 40160 on or before the current deadline of 15 April, 2021.

The Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Proudly Announces its 2021 Annual Scholarship Award Criteria for $1000.00 Annual Scholarship Awards

Name______

Address______

City/State/Zip______

Phone (Family) ______

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name______

Grade Point Average______ACT score______SAT score______

Graduation date______High School attended______

College/University (expected) to attend ______

Enrollment date______

Course of Study/Major educational interest.______

Describe your volunteer work and/or community service. ______

Name of organizations or clubs to which you belong (including offices held and outstanding

awards or recognitions). ______

List your interests and hobbies______

Describe your short- and long-term education goals. ______

Mail/Upload/Attach this cover sheet to the application site (Encl 1) ONL APA Education Foundation Scholarship Checklist 1. Does the applicant’s parents or guardians reside in Hardin County or a nearby County? Yes or No 2. Did the applicant attend a Hardin County or a nearby School their Senior year? Yes or No 3. Is the applicant the first member of their family to attend college? Yes or No 4. Does the applicant plan to attend a Trade School? Yes or No 5. Does the applicant plan to seek a Certification? Yes or No 6. Does the applicant plan to attend an Historically Black College or University? Yes or No 7. Does the applicant belong to the Men of the Light Program or a member of a mentorship program? Yes or No 8. Does the applicant have a GPA of 2.5 or better? Yes or No 9. Has the applicant included or attached a signed parental consent letter to apply for this scholarship? Yes or No – Mail/Upload/Attach this document to the application site (Encl 2) 10. Has the applicant included or attached an official updated transcript? Yes or No – Mail/Upload/Attach this document to the application site (Encl 3)

11. Does the applicant have any other full scholarship offers? Yes or No 12. Has the applicant included or attached a one-page double spaced essay that describes the importance of obtaining a good education and explain how higher education relates to their future career goals? Yes or No- Mail/Upload/Attach this document to the application site (Encl 4) omicronnulambda.com

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 603 Radcliff, KY 40160

POC for the Scholarship Committee: James E. Baker at 270-312-8830 or [email protected]