ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Eta Tau Lambda Chapter Akron, Ohio Daryl Brown, President Jamal Hamm, Vice President 662 Wolf Ledges Parkway Akron OH 44311 www.akronalphas.org January 15, 2020 Dear Parent, Guardian, or High School Counselor The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Tau Lambda Chapter is sponsoring its 47th Annual Scholarship Program in conjunction with Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. and the Alpha Library Committee, Inc. The program benefits graduating seniors from High Schools around Summit County. Since the inception of the scholarship program, we have awarded over $ 600,000 in scholarships to Akron students to assist in the pursuit of higher education. The Eta Tau Lambda chapter rewards up to ten (l0) $2,000.00 scholarships. Each student is eligible to receive $500.00 per year. Students must be enrolled as a full time student in a four- year program. Those students enrolled in a dual degree program may be eligible for an additional (5th) year. When submitting the application, please follow the enclosed income guidelines that are based on family size. One of the primary components of eligibility for an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Tau Lambda scholarship is based upon financial need. Consideration will be to those students who meet these requirements If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Alex DeJarnett, Director of Educational Activities at (330) 972-5814. Thank you for helping Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Tau Lambda chapter enrich the lives of young people in our community. Sincerely, Daryl Brown Chapter President Henry A. Callis Charles H. Chapman Eugene K. Jones George B Kelly Nathaniel A. Murray Robert H. Ogle Vertner W, Tandy 2019 INCOME GUIDELINES To qualify for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Eta Tau Lambda Chapter Scholarship, the student must meet the family low-income status to be eligible. For a family size of the number listed to the left, the family income cannot exceed the total listed to the right. Only proper W-2 and/or Tax Return with a FAFSA form should be include for verification purposes. Family Size 100% of Income ($) 1 32,490.00 2 43, 710.00 3 54, 930.00 4 68, 550.00 5 77, 370.00 6 88, 590.00 7 99, 810.00 8 111,030.00 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Academic Scholarship Application 2019-2020 Academic Year PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT STUDENT INFORMATION: NAME___________________________________________________________________ ________ TELEPHONE____________________________________ LAST FIRST M.I. SEX (Preferably Cell Phone #) HOME ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NO. & STREET APT NO. CITY STATE ZIP CODE DATE OF BIRTH___________________________ CURRENT SCHOOL_________________________________________________________ INTENDED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY & MAJOR: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARENTAL INFORMATION: PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ EMAIL:_________________________________ HOME ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NO. & STREET APT. NO. CITY STATE ZIP CODE PARENTAL/GUARDIAN EMPLOYMENT: FATHER/GUARDIAN MOTHER/GUARDIAN _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER ADDRESS EMPLOYER ADDRESS $_________________________________ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME ______________ NO. OF PERSONS DEPENDENT UPON REPORTED INCOME (INCLUDE WAGE EARNERS) LIST BROTHERS & SISTERS ATTENDING INSTITUTIONS CHARGING A TUITION DURING THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR AS THIS APPLICANT: NAME AGE INSTITUTION ANNUAL TUITION _________________________________________ __________ ___________________________________________ _______________________ _________________________________________ __________ ___________________________________________ _______________________ _________________________________________ __________ ___________________________________________ _______________________ SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: ACCUM. G.P.A.__________________(EX. 3.8/4.0 SCALE) CLASS RANK__________________________________________ RANK - TOTAL CLASS NO. AWARDS______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAT SCORE________________________________ ACT______________________________ MATH / VERBAL COMPOSITE Alpha Scholarship Application, 2019-2020 Page 1 of 2 CHECK ANY ADDITIONAL TYPES OF AID FOR WHICH YOU INTEND TO BE CONSIDERED ________ SUPPL. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT ________ NATIONAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN ________ COLLEGE WORK-STUDY ________ OHIO INSTRUCTIONAL GRANT *******(THESE ARE BASED ON NEEDS AND APPLIED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY THAT YOU WILL ATTEND) OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED OR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED: ______________________________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT______________________________ STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER ADDRESS TITLE/JOB DATES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER ADDRESS TITLE/JOB DATES REFERENCES - LIST TWO NAMES AND BUSINESS ADDRESSES (EX-TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, COUNSELOR) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPACE BELOW FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME_______________________________________________________________________ SAT____________________ ACT____________________ ACCUM. G.P.A.__________________________ OHIO PROFICIENCY TEST______________________ RANK IN CLASS_____________/____________ AMOUNT SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED_________________________ APPLIED________________________________ FAMILY INCOME_______________________ NO. IN FAMILY____________________ OTHER TUITIONS__________________________ INFO/SCORES: INTERVIEW_________________________ ESSAY_____________________ COMMENTS: COMMITTEE ACTION:______________________________________________________________________________________________ Alpha Scholarship Application, 2019-2020 Page 2 of 2 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Eta Tau Lambda Chapter 2019-2020 Academic Year Scholarship Recommendation Form ** Complete Application must be mailed ON or BEFORE: Friday March 20, 2020** SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS *Please Note: All recipients of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Tau Lambda Scholarship must meet the following criteria for full consideration: Recommendation from a Principal, Teacher, Counselor, or Coach. Demonstrate financial need. Possess a 3.0 or above high school G.P.A. Submit a typed one-page Autobiography (including community service, activities, hobbies, etc.). 300-500 word typed essay (double spaced). Questionnaire BASIC INFORMATION Student’s Name: Your Name: Your Email: Your Phone #: Years Known Student: Relationship to Student: RECOMMENDATION COMMENTS Please include comments on the student’s potential to excel in college, his/her desire to attend college and your overall impression of the student. You may use the back of this form or include additional comments on a separate sheet of paper. Alpha Phi Alpha Education and Scholarship Fund Essay Requirement The Alpha Phi Alpha Education and Scholarship program is an investment in your future. Since our fraternity’s founding on a college campus in 1906, the tenacious pursuit of education has been one of our bedrock principles. You are considered for a scholarship because you have shown a measure of determination through your Scholastic achievement. Because you have reached this level of consideration, we would like to further explore your thoughts on higher education and its relationship to your future. Please submit a typed, double spaced essay between 300-500 words explaining the role of higher education in your future. Include the following: 1. Your reason for pursuing higher education. 2. Explain how your higher education plan would work. 3. How education will impact your future career possibilities. Your essay will tell us a great deal about you, however; it should also tell you some things as well. No matter what course of study you purse, the essay will demand from you the ability to think and write in a coherent and concise manner. We,