Houston Historically Black Colleges & Universities Alumni Association

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1 Dear Applicant: As members of the Houston HBCU, we are proud that you have chosen to attend one of our member institutions. We hope that your tenure will be a rewarding one. HBCU s have provided all of its students with the opportunity to receive a quality education. In keeping with each institution s proud tradition, we are offering you the opportunity to apply for our 2014 scholarship award in the amount of $1, The scholarship committee has set four objectives for its applicants: 1.) Academic Excellence 2.) Character 3.) Leadership 4.) Community Service We believe that these objectives are important to become a great asset in today s society. Application Criteria: 1.) Grade Point Average 2.75 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale 2.) Attending one of the member HBCU s 3.) Official High School Transcript 4.) Completed Application 5.) Three (3) Recommendations (Counselors, Principal, or Teacher) 6.) A typed personal statement 500 words or less discussing your: a. Background (personal, family, academic, community service, etc.) b. Academic Goals c. Career Goals 7.) Wallet size photograph of applicant. Please note that photograph will not be returned. APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND POSTMARKED BY: MAY 3, 2014 PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Houston HBCU Scholarship Committee P. O. Box Houston, TX Sincerely, The Scholarship Committee (Dr. Tessie Bradford, Reginald Brown, Deion Dorsett and Larry Shaw)

2 MEMBER SCHOOLS Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Bethune-Cookman University Clark Atlanta University Fisk University Florida A&M University Grambling State University Huston-Tillotson University Jackson State University Jarvis Christian College Morehouse College North Carolina A&T University Prairie View A&M University Southern University Texas Southern University Tougaloo College University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Xavier University

3 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Personal Information Name: Last First Middle Address: Street / P.O. Box City State Zip Code Telephone: Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) : High School Information High School: School Address: Street / P.O. Box City State Zip Code High School Counselor: Telephone: Cumulative GPA: Graduation : College/University Information Name of HBCU Attending: Major: Minor (if any): DO NOT STAPLE PAPERS Application Deadline May 3, 2014

4 Personal Achievements Academic Achievements: Extra-Curricular Activities: Community Activities: Leadership Positions: My signature confirms that all application information given is true and correct: Attach photo here Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Please remember to attach your personal statement. DO NOT STAPLE PAPERS Application Deadline May 3, 2014

5 STUDENT S NAME: COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION FORM NAME: POSITION: PHONE: How long have you know applicant? In what capacity? Please rate the student from 1 to 4 with 4 being the highest Dependability Leadership Character Personal Appearance Personality Academic Performance Please list applicant s strengths and weakness. Remarks: Signature Please return form in sealed envelope to student for submission.

6 STUDENT S NAME: TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM NAME: POSITION: PHONE: How long have you know applicant? In what capacity? Please rate the student from 1 to 4 with 4 being the highest Dependability Leadership Character Personal Appearance Personality Academic Performance Please list applicant s strengths and weakness. Remarks: Signature Please return form in sealed envelope to student for submission.

7 STUDENT S NAME: RECOMMENDATION FORM NAME: POSITION: PHONE: How long have you know applicant? In what capacity? Please rate the student from 1 to 4 with 4 being the highest Dependability Leadership Character Personal Appearance Personality Academic Performance Please list applicant s strengths and weakness. Remarks: Signature Please return form in sealed envelope to student for submission.

8 APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed application should include: Scholarship Application Personal Statement (must be typed) Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form (in sealed envelope) Teacher Recommendation Form (in sealed envelope) Recommendation Form (in sealed envelope from teacher, community representative, etc.) Official High School Transcript (in sealed envelope) Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by May 3, Mail to: Houston HBCU Scholarship Committee P. O. Box Houston, TX Please contact Dr. Tessie Bradford at or with any questions you may have.

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U N I T E D N E G R O C O L L E G E F U N D, I N C. General Guidelines 1. Minority students in their senior year attending a Kansas City Metro area high school with a GPA of 3.0 or above planning to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) or