Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Scholarship Application Information Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Kappa Psi Omega chapter is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited four year or two year institution. All requirements below must be met. The scholarship will be awarded after the student submits an enrollment verification letter (please include your student ID number with the letter) from the two-year or four-year college. School and community service is highly recommended. To qualify, the applicant must be: 1. An ethnic minority and/or underrepresented student 2. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident 3. A graduating senior from a Dane County area High School with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher 4. Able to attend the Links Scholarship Award Ceremony (June 2, 2019) To apply, applicant must: 1. Complete and sign the scholarship application form 2. Secure parental signature if applicant is under 18 years of age 3. Write a word essay on one of the scholarship topics 4. Submit a copy of their ACT or SAT scores 5. Submit an official transcript with an official seal stamp of high school grades in a separate sealed envelope 6. Submit an official photo (headshot) 7. Mail all information listed above by April 15, 2019 to: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Psi Omega Chapter Scholarship Review Committee P. O. Box Madison, WI Applicants may apply online: Requested documentation (official photo, transcript and SAT/ACT scores) must be mailed via U.S. postal service to the above address. Please Note: WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS THAT ARE POSTMARKED AFTER FRIDAY, April 15, Forward all questions/concerns to Kalyanna Willliams <kalyannawi@gmail.com>.

2 Attach photo here Scholarship Application Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone Number: Address: Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Parent s address: Date of birth: Sex: U.S. Citizen: Yes No Permanent Resident: Yes No Ethnicity: African-American Asian/Pacific Islander Latino/Hispanic Native American/American Indian Other- explain

3 Current High School G.P.A.: (Attach transcript in a separate sealed envelope) ACT or SAT Scores: School Organizations/Activities: Honors: Awards: Community Service: Employment: Planned Undergraduate Major: Universities/Colleges Applied To: Universities/Colleges Accepted To: Signature of Applicant: Date: Signature of Parent if applicant is under 18: Date:

4 Scholarship Essay Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Applicant must follow all essay writing instructions. 1. Write an essay responding to one of the two topics below. 2. It must be double spaced in a 12 point font. 3. Write out the question at the top of your paper. 4. The chosen topic shall be at least 500 to 750 words maximum. 5. The finished product must be typed or word processed. Topics (Select # 1 or #2): * What do you think is the greatest challenge facing your generation? How will you face this challenge and how will you help others face it? * Research Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated s six Program Initiatives ( and describe how your present or future community involvement and/or educational advancements can contribute to one of our missions.

5 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Psi Omega Madison, Wisconsin Scholarship Packet Checklist Items Required Check Off Application Signed by applicant and/or parent Copy of ACT and/or SAT scores OFFICIAL transcript with a raised seal Photo Mailed by deadline: March 17, 2019 (postmarked)