SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES 2014

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1 All Scholarship Applicants must: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES ) Be a resident of Mecklenburg County and a graduating high school student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County school (public or private) o Note: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Debutantes are ineligible for chapter sponsored scholarships. 2) Submit a completed application packet with the following information: o A completed, typed and signed Application Form o Two current signed letters of recommendation: One letter must be from a teacher or school official One letter must be from an adult (e.g. an employer, minister, etc.) Letters from relatives are not o o eligible. Recommendation letters should include the length of time the reference has known the applicant and in what capacity, applicant s strengths and weaknesses, and why the reference believes the applicant deserves the scholarship. The letters of recommendation must be original versions, signed by each of the writers and each placed in a sealed envelope by the writer (photo copies, faxes and electronic submissions are not acceptable). An official school transcript: Official transcript must be in the original, sealed envelope from the school. It should contain a certification seal or stamp by the school. Any opened envelope with a transcript will not be accepted. In addition to all high school grades, transcript must include the applicant s first semester grades for his/her senior year. A typewritten essay: (See Part IV of the application for details and essay topics) 3) Mail a completed typewritten application along with attachments, sealed official transcript, and letters of recommendations to: CAC- Scholarship Committee P.O. Box Charlotte, NC All application materials must be received via United States Postal Service on or before February 25, ) Attend a personal interview o Personal interviews will be required for all applicants with completed packets. You will be contacted regarding your interview eligibility in March Interviews will be conducted in March Thank you for your interest in the Scholarship Program of the of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. If you have any questions about this process, please scholarship@charlottedst.org - Scholarship Guidelines

2 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2014 SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION AND CRITERIA Check all scholarships that you want to apply for consideration. Each scholarship award listed below is a minimum of $1,000. You may apply for more than one scholarship. Placing an X next to a line below indicates your intent to apply for the specific scholarship in bold letters. Applicant Name: Dorothy Counts- Scoggins/E. Virginia Shadd Breaking Barriers Award (non- renewable, one- year award) Must be a graduating female senior Must be a student in a Mecklenburg County public or private high school Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher Must demonstrate financial need (please refer to the Federal Government s Poverty Guidelines) by completing Part V Plan to attend a four (4) year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year Award disbursement based on confirmed enrollment for Fall 2014 Frances Selena Johnson Making Strides Award (non- renewable, one- year award) Must be a graduating male or female senior Must be a student in a Mecklenburg County public or private high school Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have shown significant improvement in his/her academics over a two (2) year period. Plan to attend a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year Award disbursement based on confirmed enrollment for Fall 2014 Daisy Spears Stroud Academic Achievement Award (non- renewable, one- year award) Must be a graduating female senior Must be a student in a Mecklenburg County public or private high school Must have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Plan to attend a four (4) year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year Award disbursement based on confirmed enrollment for Fall Scholarship Application Page 1 of 5

3 PART I - APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: Gender: Date of Birth: Home Address: Address: City/State/Zip: Home Telephone Number: Cellular Telephone Number: School Currently Attending: Grade Point Average (GPA): Unweighted Weighted PART II - EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT/WORK *Please use the addendum page (page 5) to add any activities/honors that will not fit on this page. Current and Past School Activities and Honors List all current and past school activities and honors. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). Current and Past Community Involvement and Honors List all current and past community involvement, community service and volunteer activities. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). - Scholarship Application Page 2 of 5

4 PART III - COLLEGE, TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL INFORMATION College, Technical/Trade School you plan to attend: Anticipated Major or Field of Study: Known College Related Expenses Tuition: Books: Other: Total Expenses: Known Financial Aid Awards Grants Scholarships Loans Work Study Other Total Income: $ PART IV - ESSAY Please choose one of the two following essay topics and write an essay of a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 750 words. The essay must be typed, 12 pt, Times New Roman font, double- spaced and on plain white paper. 1. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why? 2. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question. PART V - INCOME (Breaking Barriers Scholarship Applicants Only): Please answer the following questions which pertain to your household and the income of your parent(s), legal guardian(s), and household members (Federal Government Poverty Guidelines will be used): 1. Household size, including yourself, your parents/ guardians and other dependents 2. Of the above number, how many are attending college full- time? Part- time? 3. Total household taxable income filed in 2012? 4. Source of annual income, including yourself, your parents/guardians and other dependents: Father: Mother: $ Self: $ Guardian: Other source of income: (Specify) NOTE: Verification of income must be provided during the interview (i.e., current W- 2 forms, tax returns, pay stubs, FAFSA forms etc.) - Scholarship Application Page 3 of 5

5 Completed Application Checklist Before sealing and mailing your application packet, please place a check mark next to the numbered item below to indicate that you have reviewed your packet and that these items are included. 1. Signed and dated Scholarship Application Form 2. Two original, sealed letters of recommendation 3. An official, sealed high school transcript (Please submit in a sealed envelope) to 750 words, typed essay The information provided in my application packet is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements in this application may disqualify me from consideration of the scholarship award(s). I also understand and agree that any and all information submitted as part of this application packet will become property of the of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and will be kept confidential. Applicant s Signature: Parent s Signature: Date: Application must be received, via United States Postal Service, on or before February 25, 2014 send to: CAC/Scholarship Committee PO Box Charlotte, NC Scholarship Application Page 4 of 5

6 Scholarship Application Addendum Continuation of Activities, Involvement and Honors Current and Past School Activities and Honors List all current and past school activities and honors. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). Current and Past Community Involvement and Honors List all current and past community involvement, community service and volunteer activities. Include any leadership positions that you have held in the organization(s). - Scholarship Application Page 5 of 5