The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch

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1 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service For High School Seniors in Bryan and College Station Award Amount: $1,000 Completed applications must be received by: Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017 Please Mail Application To: Brazos County Branch of the NAACP Attention: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 665 Bryan, TX For additional information please contact: Ms. Wanda J. Watson Education and Scholarship Chair, NAACP (979/ ) 1

2 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial - Community Service Scholarship The scholarship award amount is $1,000 Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017 The giants of the Civil Rights movement are well-known---martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, Ralph Abernathy, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall and so many more. Less well-known, but perhaps even more important, are the unsung heroes of the struggle for equal rights and social justice, the men and women who spent their lifetime working to ensure that all Americans are treated fairly and have an equal chance at achieving the American dream. Carey Cauley Jr. was one such individual. A man of eternal optimism who dedicated his life to others. He was committed to education and public service as a teacher, a minister, for many years as President of the local Branch of the NAACP and for 14 years Brazos County Commissioner - Precinct 4. Mr. C (as he was lovingly called) helped countless students on the road to success, teaching them that life is about hard work and taking advantage of the opportunities that come along. He was low-key, but his message was powerful. He displayed an ability to listen to everyone, to empathize with them and to speak out for those who felt they had no voice. They had no more effective advocate nor better friend then Mr. C. Because he never let the color of a person skin determine how he saw them. He always looked inside to find the real person, the person he could relate to and work with. He dedicated his life to education, public and community service. Because of his humanitarian efforts we, the members of the NAACP Brazos County Branch are proud to announce the Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship award amount is $1,000 and will be awarded to the student who demonstrate financial need, academics, leadership, citizenship, and community involvement (volunteerism). Education was the equalizer then and it still can be. Carey Cauley Jr. 2

3 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial - Community Service Instructions Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017 The Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial - Community Service Scholarship is open to the 2017 graduating high-school seniors from Bryan and College Station. This scholarship will be awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a scale of 4.0 and has participated in community service activities. Eligibility: U.S. Citizen and resident of the Brazos County. Attend high school in Bryan or College Station Have a high school GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Completed the SAT or ACT with a score of 1500 or 22. Demonstrated leadership, community service (volunteerism) and the potential to be successful. A Complete Application File Consists of Enclosed Forms: Application (mailed) Essay (answers to questions MUST be typed) Validation of High School Academic Record (in sealed envelope) Official High School Transcript (in sealed envelope and included in packet) 3-Recommendation Forms completed by adults (not family member) (in sealed envelope) Parental Photograph Consent and Applicant Certification Form Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once completed, please enclose the documents listed above in a large envelope and: Mail to: Brazos County - NAACP Attention: Cauley Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 665 Bryan, TX

4 Questions regarding this application can be addressed by contacting: Ms. Wanda J. Watson, Education and Scholarship Chair, NAACP 979/ Committee Evaluation: The scholarship selection committee will evaluate completed applications. Applicants are evaluated based on academics, leadership, citizenship and community involvement (volunteerism). Payment of Scholarship: It is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to notify Ms. Wanda J. Watson with proof of enrollment in a post-high school career program or community college or university. Please include a copy of your acceptance letter with your application. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the Recipient. Scholarship awardees will be required to provide a photograph for publicity. Recipients of the scholarship must enroll in college by the spring semester January The Brazos County Branch of the NAACP will present the scholarship to the recipient at the: NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM Hilton Hotel and Conference Center 801 University Dr. E College Station, TX 4

5 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service The Scholarship Committee requires that the Personal Information form be neatly printed in dark, black ink or typed. Personal Information: Full Name of Applicant Last First M.I. Current Mailing Address Street/P.O. Box Permanent Address (If Different) City State County Street/P.O. Box Address Home Phone Cellular Phone City State County Social Security Number Age Date of Birth Sex What is your planned career? College you plan to attend Have you been accepted? Yes No Semester you plan to enroll? Fall 2017 Spring 2018 What is your planned major in college? If not college, what vocational program or school do you plan to attend? Indicate how you plan to finance your education: (check all that apply) job scholarships loans grant family contributions List scholarships that you have you been awarded? 5

6 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Applicant Essay Questions The following essay questions and all accompanying attachments completed by the applicant must be typed and included in the packet. It may not be handwritten. Please include your name on each attached page. Each essay question should be no longer than two pages in length. 1. Describe your school related activities and list any honors or awards received. Include such items as sports, student government, student organizations and scholastic recognition. 2. Describe up to three (3) of your most significant community service projects. Describe the impact they have had on you, your family and your community. Also, include leadership roles or positions you may have held during the projects. 3. Describe why you want to attend college, your career goals and how these goals have been influenced by your Community Service participation. 4. If you consider yourself disadvantage, briefly explain any extenuating circumstances that may help in the committee awarding to the scholarship. 6

7 1. Applicant 2017 Charles Washington Memorial Validation of High School Academic Record (To be completed by a High School Counselor or the Principal) 2. Name of High School 3. Address of School 4. Date of graduation 5. Number in graduating class 6. Applicant's rank in class 7. Was this applicant in an accelerated group? 8. Current GPA Rank PSAT SAT ACT 9. Brief statement by reviewing official regarding this applicant. Reviewing Official's Signature Date Review Official's Title Please provide this document and an official transcript in a sealed envelope to the applicant. 7

8 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Scholarship Applicant's Name: Reference Writer's Name: Recommendation Form - 1 (To be completed by an adult, non-family member) Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Describe the applicant's academic preparation, motivation and capacity for challenging work. Describe the quality of the work that you have seen from the applicant. Give any other information concerning the applicant that you think will be helpful to the scholarship selection committee. 8

9 Recommendation Form 1 Page 2 Scholarship Applicant's Name: Please evaluate the applicant according to the following categories. Intellectual Ability Exceptional Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below Average Not Observed Maturity Motivation Ability to work with others Creativity/ Imagination Self- Confidence Leadership Potential Oral Communica tion Skills Written Communica tion Skills Signature: Date: Printed Name: Contact: Phone: (please note, you may receive a call or from the scholarship committee regarding the applicant). Please place this form in a sealed envelope, write the form number on the envelope and return to the applicant to be included in the application packet. Thank you for supporting this applicant. 9

10 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Scholarship Applicant's Name: Reference Writer's Name: Recommendation Form - 2 (To be completed by an adult, non-family member) Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Describe the applicant's academic preparation, motivation and capacity for challenging work. Describe the quality of the work that you have seen from the applicant. Give any other information concerning the applicant that you think will be helpful to the scholarship selection committee. 10

11 Recommendation Form 2 Page 2 Scholarship Applicant's Name: Please evaluate the applicant according to the following categories. Intellectual Ability Exceptional Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below Average Not Observed Maturity Motivation Ability to work with others Creativity/ Imagination Self- Confidence Leadership Potential Oral Communica tion Skills Written Communica tion Skills Signature: Date: Printed Name: Contact: Phone: (please note, you may receive a call or from the scholarship committee regarding the applicant). Please place this form in a sealed envelope, write the form number on the envelope and return to the applicant to be included in the application packet. Thank you for supporting this applicant. 11

12 Scholarship Applicant's Name: Reference Writer's Name: 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Recommendation Form - 3 (To be completed by an adult, non-family member) Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Describe the applicant's academic preparation, motivation and capacity for challenging work. Describe the quality of the work that you have seen from the applicant. Give any other information concerning the applicant that you think will be helpful to the scholarship selection committee. 12

13 Recommendation Form 3 Page 2 Scholarship Applicant's Name: Please evaluate the applicant according to the following categories. Intellectual Ability Exceptional Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below Average Not Observed Maturity Motivation Ability to work with others Creativity/ Imagination Self- Confidence Leadership Potential Oral Communica tion Skills Written Communica tion Skills Signature: Date: Printed Name: Contact: Phone: (please note, you may receive a call or from the scholarship committee regarding the applicant). Please place this form in a sealed envelope, write the form number on the envelope and return to the applicant to be included in the application packet. Thank you for supporting this applicant. 13

14 2017 Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial Community Service Parental Photograph Consent and Applicant Certification Form Parental Photograph Consent: The NAACP often take photographs or video films for publicity purposes. These images may appear in our printed publications, on our website, or both. We may also send them to the news media. Before taking in any pictures, we need your (or your parents, if you are under 18 years of age) permission. Please circle Yes or No below the following statement, then sign and date the form where indicated. Your image(s), (or those of your child if under 18 years of age) may be used in publicity material produced by the NAACP, including printed publications, videos, and our website. We also regularly send publicity material about our services, including photographs where appropriate, to the news media especially the local press. Can we use your photograph, or your child's, in this way? Yes / No Signature: Date: Applicant Certification Form: I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that submission of any false information is grounds for forfeiture of the scholarship. I understand that I will be required to enroll as a full-time student in the fall 2017 semester. Applicant: Date: Parent: Date: NAACP Agent: Date: 14