Dear Student:
The Conway Alumni Chapter is now accepting applications for college scholarships from qualified African-American high school seniors who live in Central Arkansas. The scholarships are typically one-year, from $500 - $1,000 non-renewable. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community service activities and financial need.
Eligible applicants must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year or two-year accredited college or university for the Fall 2011 term. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be active in community service activities.
THE PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:
· Complete and return the attached application and include all required materials.
· The application must be complete and postmarked no later than May 07, 2011
· Selected finalists will be scheduled for interviews on May 12, 2011
· Scholarship winners will be notified no later than May 15, 2011.
We invite you to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at dkmcgee@ualr.edu or call Darryl McGee at 501-944-2263
Your completed application and all required materials should be mailed to:
Conway Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
3615 Deerbrook Drive
Conway, AR 72034
Conway Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2011 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION – PART I
FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY
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(Minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale)
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List all scholarships or grants received or anticipated:
Awards received: ________________________________________________________________________
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Is there anyone in your family who is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity? If so, please provide their name(s)/City/State: ____________________________________________________________________
Conway Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2011 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION - PART II
Please provide the following information, which will enable the committee to assess your application:
1. Which college/university do you plan to attend? ___________________________
2. An official high school transcript.
3. A one page, typed, double-spaced essay detailing the reason(s) you feel you should receive a scholarship from the Conway Alumni Chapter. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN YOUR ESSAY: (a) Information about yourself and your high school involvements and accomplishments, (b) your community service involvement; (b) your academic and career goals;
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation or verification of community service involvement, one of which must be from a community member (a person not from your church or school), and the other from someone in either your church and/or school.
The scholarship application will be evaluated in three areas (1) Academic Performance (a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale), (2) Community Service Activities, and (3) Interview evaluation. Your application and all other requested documentation (items 1-4) must be received no later than May 15, 2011 or your application will not be considered.
As a scholarship applicant, I am providing the most accurate, complete and current information to my best knowledge.
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Signature Date
Mail completed application to:
Conway Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
3615 Deerbrook Drive
Conway, AR 72034