NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE FOUNDATION NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION Women s Scholarship Application Guidelines

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1 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE FOUNDATION NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION Women s Scholarship Application Guidelines This application consists of five parts and can be downloaded from 1. Completed application form (2 pages) 2. Personal statement including reasons for applying for this scholarship 3. Official high school transcript 4. One letter of recommendation from an academic advisor such as a teacher, principal, or counselor 5. One letter of recommendation from a personal contact, other than a family member All applicants will be reviewed based on scholarship, school activities, community involvement, personal statement, and recommendations. Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association (NAPAA) funds may be used only for undergraduate tuition, fees, or books. Scholarship monies will be awarded when NPC Foundation receives a copy of the recipient s transcript and tuition bill, upon the conclusion of the Fall 2017 semester/quarter. If the recipient should withdraw from school during the school year, she must immediately refund the total amount of this scholarship to the Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association so that another woman can receive the scholarship. Applications and letters must be typed and sent to: NAPAA Scholarship Committee c/o Caroline Brannon 2601 Hillsboro Pike, Apt D8 Nashville, TN The deadline for the submission of applications is Friday, February 10, It is the applicant s responsibility to make sure all necessary forms are received by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A scholarship application must: Be a permanent resident of Metro Nashville, Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, or Rutherford counties and currently be enrolled as a senior in High School. Intend to attend a college or university that has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) or National Pan- Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) sororities. Receive all requested recommendations in a sealed envelope with the recommender s signature across the envelope flap. Send all materials, application form, personal statement, two recommendations, and official transcript, to NAPAA Scholarship Committee postmarked by February 10, 2017 in a sealed envelope. Winners will be presented at the NAPAA Spring Luncheon. If unable to attend, a written message that will be read aloud to the attendees must be prepared. If you have any questions please contact Caroline Brannon via at caroline.brannon@gmail.com.

2 Scholarship Application Name: (First) (Middle) (Last) Address: Home Address: City, State, Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: High School: School Address: City, State, Zip Code: School Phone Number: GPA: Academic Guidance Counselor Name and Class Size: Class Rank: SAT ACT Expected Graduation Date: College/University planning to attend: Describe your participation and/or experience in the following categories, including length of participation. High School Activities: High School Leadership: High School Recognition: Community/Volunteer Activities:

3 Community/Volunteer Leadership: Community/Volunteer Recognition: Work Experience: This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship, school activities, community involvement, personal statement, and recommendations. This scholarship will only be awarded to a permanent resident of Metro Nashville, Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Rutherford, or Wilson counties, Tennessee. Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition, fees, and books. Scholarship monies will only be awarded when NPC Foundation receives a copy of the recipient s transcript and tuition bill, upon the conclusion of the Fall 2016 semester/quarter. I agree to immediately refund the National Panhellenic Conference Foundation the total amount of this scholarship should I withdraw from school during the school year. Signature: Date: DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2017 All applications should be postmarked by this date. Mail to: NAPAA Scholarship Committee c/o Caroline Brannon 2601 Hillsboro Pike, Apt D8 Nashville, TN Applicant is responsible for verifying all required documentation is complete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

4 Academic Recommendation Form Name of Applicant: Your Name: Position: Address: Phone Number: Address: This applicant is applying for a scholarship. Please state below your evaluation of this candidate. Please type your response if possible and submit it in a sealed envelope with your signature written over the flap of the envelope.

5 Personal Recommendation Form Name of Applicant: Your Name: Relation to Applicant: Address: Phone Number: Address: This applicant is applying for a scholarship. Please state below your evaluation of this candidate. Please type your response if possible and submit it in a sealed envelope with your signature written over the flap of the envelope.

6 Personal Statement Form Name of Applicant: Please describe your reasons for applying for this scholarship, your college and career goals, as well as financial need. Please type your response and limit response to one page. Return by February 10, 2017 with your application, recommendations, and high school transcript.