Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc P.O. Box 357 Cary, NC, 27512

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1 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc P.O. Box 357 Cary, NC, March 01, 2017 Dear Kappa Friends, The Cary Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity rough e Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) is please to award applicants two (3) tuition assistance scholarships and two (1) book award for e college academic year beginning in e Fall of The tuition assistance scholarships are valued as follows: $1,500 and $1,000 and e book award is valued at $500. The purpose of e Kappa Foundation of Cary is to foster e intellectual, eical, social, and moral development of you in Nor Carolina wi emphasis on disadvantaged African-Americans in Wake County. In addition to nurturing and supporting e intellectual development of ese young people, e Corporation strives to deepen young people s commitment to eir communities and to promote prosocial values such as personal responsibility, respect for self, respect for oers, and achievement in every field of endeavor. It is requested at your school or organization make e attached application available to outstanding candidates who meet e selection criteria. The application and accompanying documentation must be postmarked or delivered to e undersigned by Friday April 21, Upon selection of e awardees by e Scholarship Committee, a presentation ceremony will be held in May (Date yet to be determined). Please note at proof of acceptance in an accredited 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning is required prior to releasing of funds to e awardees. Your participation in is activity is greatly appreciated, and I ank you in advance for e role you play in e recognition of individual achievement, potential, and irst for knowledge. Sincerely, Stephfon J Walton Stephfon J Walton Chairman, Scholarship Committee

2 SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST March 01, 2017 April 21, 2017 applications are available. Complete application form and ALL necessary materials. All information must be complete and accurate. Return completed applications and only requested materials to e Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC), c/o Stephfon Walton 2126 Crigan Bluff Drive Cary, NC by Friday April 21, 2017, 5:00 p.m., NO EXCEPTIONS. This includes letters of recommendation, official transcript and essays. Most recent transcript (high school), Letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, school administrator, or oer professional who knows your qualities as a student. All letters must be original copies, signed, and on letterhead. LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Applicants will be notified wi e Scholarship Selection Committees decisions on or before May 1, Awards will be presented at a Kappa Alpha Psi Sponsored Event tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 20, 2017 at The Cary Family YMCA. ATTENDANCE AT THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR RELEASE OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. NON-ATTENDANCE WILL, IN SOME CASES, RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. If you have any questions regarding e Scholarship Application, please call (919) and leave a message, or us at kappafoundationofcary@gmail.com

3 When using Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) Scholarships Online ensure at you: Link On main page. (Scroll to very Bottom!!) First Fill Out Form application online and print out your application for signature(s) Answer all questions pertaining to you. Complete and Submit e Scholarship Application which also includes: 1. Applicant Data 2. Parent(s) or Guardian Data 3. High School & Post Secondary Data 4. Essay 5. Student Resume (optional) Gaer e following support documents: 1. Activities, awards and Honors (wi signature) 2. Official Transcripts (high school transcript for seniors) 3. SAT/ACT Scores 4. Your Most Recents Photo (color or Black White) 5. (.jpg) to kappafoundationofcary@gmail.com 6. Letters of Recommendation (Additional Letters are Optional) Letter #1 from Letter #2 from Letter #3 from 6. Guidance Counselor Signature (No Signature will be Disqualified) 7. Applicant s Signature (No Signature will be Disqualified) 8. Parent Signature (No Signature will be Disqualified) Postmark and mail documents by Friday April 21 st to: Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) c/o Stephfon Walton 2126 Crigan Bluff Drive Cary, NC 27513

4 KAPPA FOUNDATION OF CARY (KFOC) Scholarship Application Form For Class of 2017 Graduating High School Seniors Application Deadline: April 21, 2017 All applications must be postmarked on or before 5 p.m. on April 21, 2017 to e Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC). The Foundation does not accept applications by fax or . All applicants will receive written notification of eir award status by May 01, Send applications to: Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) c/o Stephfon Walton 2126 Crigan Bluff Drive Cary, NC Kappa Alpha Psi (KAΨ) is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity wi a predominantly African American membership. Since e fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, e fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin. The fraternity has over 150,000 members wi 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of e United States, and international chapters in e United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, Japan, United States Virgin Islands, Nigeria, and Sou Africa. We are unable to make copies of required information for you. Please remember to make a copy of your packet before you , mail or hand carry. You may download is application from our website - Page 1

5 Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) Scholarship Eligibility The Kappa Foundation of Cary administers a number of scholarship funds at provide financial assistance for higher education to students who reside in Western Wake County or whose primary residence is in Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville and Fuquay Varina. The eligibility criteria are given under each of e scholarships listed below. By completing is application, you will be considered for all scholarships for which you meet e criteria. Dr. Charles E Anderson Memorial Scholarship ($1,500 one-time award) Kappa Foundation of Cary Scholarship ($1,000 one-time award) Kappa Alpha Psi Collegiate Scholarship ($1,000 one-time award) Cary Alumni Collegiate Book Award ($ 500 one-time award) 1. Be a resident of Wake County for 2 years prior to submitting an application 2. Be a graduating high school senior in a Western Wake County public High School 3. Be a U.S. citizen 4. Plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university 5. Show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities 6. Have e ability to communicate effectively 1. Be a resident of Wake County for 2 years prior to submitting an application 2. Be a graduating high school senior in a Western Wake County public High School 3. Be a U.S. citizen 4. Plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university 5. Show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities 6. Have e ability to communicate effectively 1. Be a resident of Wake County for 2 years prior to submitting an application 2. Be a graduating high school senior in a Western Wake County public High School 3. Be a U.S. citizen 4. Plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university 5. Show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities 6. Have e ability to communicate effectively 1. Be a resident of Wake County for 2 years prior to submitting an application 2. Be a graduating high school senior in a Western Wake County public High School 3. Be a U.S. citizen 4. Plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university 5. Show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities 6. Have e ability to communicate effectively Mission The purpose of e Kappa Foundation of Cary is to foster e intellectual, eical, social, and moral development of young people in Nor Carolina wi special emphasis on disadvantaged African American young men in Wake County. In addition to nurturing and sponsoring e intellectual development of young people, e Corporation strives to deepen young people s commitment to eir communities and to promote pro-social values such as personal responsibility, respect for self, respect for oers, and achievement in every field of human endeavor. Page 2

6 APPLICANT DATA Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Type or Print all information DO NOT CUT AND PASTE OR TAPE INFORMATION NAME: ADDRESS: Last First M.I. Street City Zip Telephone Number(s) Home: Cell: Enicity American Indian / Alaska Native Asian Black/African-American SSN: XXX-XX- Hispanic / Latino Last 4 digits of SSN only. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Citizenship White/Caucasian Are you a U.S. Citizen? Address If not, are you a naturalized citizen? Personal Address: Oer Information in is section will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner consistent wi all civil rights laws. PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN DATA Please provide e name, address and phone number of e parent(s) or guardian you reside wi. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: Last First Names Street City Zip ( ) RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT: Area Code HIGH SCHOOL & POST SECONDARY DATA i.e, Moer & Faer, One Parent Only, Aunt, Grandparent, etc. Name of High School Graduation Date: Mon Year Name of Post-secondary school you plan to attend. If unknown, list schools in which applications for admission have been sent. Location: Accepted 1st Choice Location: Accepted 2nd Choice 4 yr. College or University Community College Vocational School Oer Applied Applied Enrollment status: Full-time Part-time Living Arrangements: on campus off campus commute from home Major or course of study Anticipated date of graduation Mon/Year Page 3

7 ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND HONORS List bo school and volunteer/community activities in which you have participated in during e past four years (i.e., student government, sports, band, chorus, etc. and/or hospital volunteer, church work, babysitting, etc.). A leader s signature must validate each activity. If e leader is not available, a parent or guardian may sign for e leader. You may attach a separate sheet of paper for is section. If attaching a separate sheet of paper, use only one side of paper. Aletics: List each sport, level of participation (Varsity or JV) and special recognition you have received (Captain, All Star, etc.) Sport Circle school year(s) Leader s Signature & Role/Awards involved Phone # Clubs: List any extra-curricular activities at your School in which you have been involved. Please note any leadership roles and indicate level of involvement. Club/School Activity Circle school year(s) Avg. hours Leader s Signature & involved per week/role Phone # Visual Arts: List any competitions, types of instruction (bo in and out of school), years of involvement. Note any awards or special recognition you have received. Competition/Instruction Circle school year(s) Leader s Signature & Recognition involved Phone # Performing Arts Music, Theater: Indicate e nature of your involvement (e.g. actor, stage manager, etc., music or dance performance). Please note any awards or special recognition you have received. Ensemble/Performance Circle school year(s) Leader s Signature & Involvement/Role/Awards involved Phone # Community Service/Volunteer Activity: Location Nature of Work Avg. hrs/week Leader s Signature & Phone # Page 4

8 ESSAY (Limit to space provided) The essay describing your reason for submitting is application, your educational goals and your personal goals. You may also report any unusual family or personal circumstances you feel warrant attention. Page 5

9 Please Attach Your School (or Suitable) Photo Below wiin e picture frame Send a (.jpg) Photo to kappafoundationofcary@gmail.com YOU MAY TAPE YOUR INFORMATION NAME: Page 6

10 TRANSCRIPT DATA Applicant must include an official high school transcript, which includes e 9 ru 12 grade and have e following section completed and signed by a school official. If e 9 ru 12 semester transcript is not available when you apply, you may send it separately. However, it must be in e Foundation office by April 24, TO BE COMPLETED BY A SCHOOL OFFICIAL (guidance counselor or BRACE advisor) Applicant ranks In a class of Applicant s cumulative Grade Point Average: Weighted: Unweighted: Applicant s Standardized Test Scores: PSAT Verbal Ma Writing Total SAT Verbal Ma Writing Total ACT Comp Read Ma Sci Eng Writing PSAT Date Taken SAT Date Taken ACT Date Taken I certify is data is from e 9 ru 12 semester official transcript. Signature (guidance counselor or BRACE advisor) DATE REQUIREMENTS Please attach at least (2) letters from: School officials, i.e., Principal Teacher, Counselor or Sponsoring club Representative, and at least (1) letter of recommendation from anoer person. Application should be accompanied by a copy of student s transcript. I certify at to e best of my knowledge, e information contained in is statement is correct and complete. I also agree at e KFOC has my permission to verify is information. I also agree to release my transcript, or any oer pertinent school records deemed necessary by e KFOC. Applicant s Signature Date Applicant s Parent/Guardian Signature Date Your complete application must be postmarked and mailed to e Kappa Foundation of Cary by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, You may not fax or any portion of you application. Mail or hand deliver application to: Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) c/o Stephfon Walton 2126 Crigan Bluff Drive Cary, NC Page 7

11 Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) Is pleased to recognize outstanding academic achievement by offering a variety of scholarships to in-coming freshmen. The selection process is extremely competitive and students who submit completed admission application packets by e deadline (April 21st) will be considered for merit awards. (A scholarship application form is required for consideration of an award.) Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and subject to e availability of funds. Consideration of awards is granted, not guaranteed to students who meet minimum eligibility requirements. The initial review process for scholarships begins April 26. Official scholarship offers are communicated to e recipient no later an May 01, An official letter of acceptance from an accredited 2 or 4 yr institution must be submitted before funds can be released. The Kappa Foundation of Cary (KFOC) reserves e right to change e requirements and award amounts of e above scholarships wiout prior notice. Cary (NC) ALUMNI CHAPTER KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. P.O. Box 357 Cary, Nor Carolina Page 8