Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Sigma Omega Chapter!P. O. Box 3381 Gaithersburg, MD

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1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Sigma Omega Chapter P. O. Box 3381 Gaithersburg, MD January 2, 2015 Dear Graduating Senior, The Xi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is pleased to provide the enclosed application for the four-year Xi Sigma Omega Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship ($4,000), to be distributed $1,000 per year for four years, Golden Soror Scholarship, Ola Carter Berry Scholarship, Bernadine M. Pindell, and Partica Moore-Batten Scholarship (each $1,000). All applications must be received by March 2, Additionally, we will award the Clive Jackson, Beatrice Crutchfield, and Ola Carter Berry Book Scholarships for five hundred dollars ($500) each from the group of finalist. Below is a brief description of our scholarship offerings: Xi Sigma Omega HBCU four year Scholarship is a new offering for This scholarship is presented in support of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority national programs and our commitment to sustain HBCU s for many years to come. The Ola Carter Berry Scholarship is presented in honor of our first deceased charter member of the Xi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This scholarship is awarded to students with need and demonstrates outstanding accomplishments. The student may matriculate at any college or university. The Golden Soror Scholarship is presented in honor of Xi Sigma Omega chapter members who have been members of the sorority for more than 50 years. The Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship is presented in honor of Xi Sigma Omega s first chapter President. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in mathematics or engineering that demonstrates outstanding academic achievement. The Partica Moore-Batten Scholarship is presented in her honor to a student who is pursuing a career in education. Ola Carter Berry, Beatrice Crutchfield, and Dr. Clive Jackson Book Awards are presented in the name of sorority members or family members that have passed on. In our 31 years of existence as a chapter, Xi Sigma Omega has awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships In these times of economic need, we are proud to continue our tradition of making 1

2 a difference in Upper Montgomery County, Maryland. To be eligible, you must reside in Montgomery County, MD. The Scholarship Committee will select and interview finalists from the pool of eligible applicants. Finalists will be notified and interviews will be held March 21 22, 2015 at the North- Bethesda Marriott. The scholarships will be awarded publicly at our 2015 Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, our major fundraising event, on April 18, Thank you and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Charlene Matthews Charlene Matthews Chairman Scholarship Committee Roberta M. Haines Roberta M. Haines, President Xi Sigma Omega Chapter 2

3 AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated XiSigmaOmegaChapter SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please&indicate&which&scholarship(s)&you&are&applying&to&and&remember&to&include&this&sheet& with&your&application.& The$Xi$Sigma$Omega$HBCU$Scholarship($4,000):Forstudentswhoplantoattenda HistoricallyBlackCollegeorUniversity(HBCU).Desiredapplicantsmustbeabletodocument exceptionalnumberofservicelearninghourswithoutstandingcommunityservice; demonstratedleadershipe.g.studentgovernmentassociationofficer,classpresident,captain ofasportsteametcapplicantmusthaveandmaintainagradepointaverageof3.0outof4.0 or4.0outofa5.0scale.thisisarenewablescholarshippaidin$1,000installmentsannuallyfor fouryearsprovidedthestudentmeetsthestatedrenewalcriteria.essaytopic:1) Wheredo youexpecttobeintenyearsandhowaneducationatahistoricallyblackcollegeoruniversity willcontributetoyourplans? 2) Whattopicwillaffecttheworldinthenextfouryearsand why? The$Golden$Soror$Scholarship$($1,000):ForstudentswhoplantoattendaHistoricallyBlack CollegeorUniversity(HBCU).ESSAYTOPIC: Wheredoyouexpecttobeintenyearsandhow aneducationatahistoricallyblackcollege/universitywillcontributetoyourplans? The$Ola$Carter$Berry$Scholarship$($1,000):Forstudentswithafinancialneed.Studentsmay attendanycollegeoruniversity.essaytopic: Wheredoyouexpecttobeintenyearsand howthisscholarshipwillcontributetoyourplans? Remembertoincludeadescriptionofyour financialneed. The$Bernadine$M.$Pindell$Scholarship$($1,000):$Forstudentswhoplantomajorin mathematicsorengineeringatanycollegeoruniversity.essaytopic: Wheredoyouexpectto beintenyearsandhowthisscholarshipwillcontributetoyourplanstopursueaprofession relatedtomathematicsorengineering? The$Partica$MooreFBatten$Scholarship$($1,000):Forstudentswhoplantomajorin educationatanycollegeoruniversity.essaytopic: Discusstheimportanceofeducationin oursociety. 3

4 AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated XiSigmaOmegaChapter SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. YoumustbearesidentofMontgomeryCounty,MDandahighschoolseniortoapply. 2. Youmustsubmitanessay.Thetopicoftheessayvariesdependingonthescholarshipyouare applyingfor.topicsareprovidedinthescholarshipapplicationchecklist.youmustsubmita scholarshipapplicationchecklistindicatingwhichscholarship(s)youareapplyingfororyour applicationwillnotbeconsidered.eachessaymustbeaminimumof2_fullpages(typed),12pt. TimesNewRomanfont,double_spacedwith1_inchmargins.Please$Note:Studentsapplyingfor theola$carter$berry$scholarshipmustalsoprovideinformationdescribingyourfinancialneed. Studentsapplyingforthefour_yearscholarshipmustsubmittwoessays. 3. Youmustsubmitthree(3)lettersofrecommendationfromindividualsfamiliarwithyour academicachievements,communityinvolvementandcharacter. 4. YoumustsubmitanOFFICIALtranscriptandprovideyourSATorACTscores. 5. TheapplicationdeadlineisMarch$2,$2015$no$later$than$12$midnight$ET.Allrequiredapplication AKAScholarshipCommittee;P.O.Box3381;Gaithersburg,MD20885_ Incompleteorlateapplicationswill$notbeconsideredforaward. 7. Acompleteapplicationconsistsof:ScholarshipApplicationChecklist,Application,Official transcript,three(3)lettersofrecommendationandessay(s).electroniclettersof recommendationmustincludeasignatureandsubmittedinapdffileformat.please$note: DocumentationofcommunityservicehoursisrequiredfortheXiSigmaOmegaHBCU scholarshipandadescriptionoffinancialneedisrequiredfortheolacarterberryscholarship. 8. Scholarshipawardfinalistswillbenotifiedviaphoneor toschedulein_personinterviews withthescholarshipcommitteethatwillbeheldonmarch21_22,2015.pleaseensurethatyour contactinformationisaccurateandcomplete. 9. Scholarshipawardswillbepaiddirectlytotheschoolindicatedbytheawardrecipient. IfyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontactMrs.CharleneMatthewsat 4

5 AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated XiSigmaOmegaChapter SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2015 by 12 midnight ET Return to: AKA Scholarship Committee; P. O. Box 3381; Gaithersburg, MD; or NAME: LAST 4 DIGITS of SSN: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: PARENT or GUARDIAN S NAME: SIBLINGS: NAME: AGE: GRADE: SCHOOL: CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL: GRADE POINT AVERAGE: WEIGHTED: UNWEIGHTED: SAT SCORES: Reading: Math: Writing: ACT SCORES: English: Math: Reading: Science: 5

6 LIST ALL COLLEGES AT WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED (Please indicate which college you are planning to attend): LIST HONORS, AWARDS OR SCHOLARSHIPS THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED: LIST YOUR EXTRA CURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: LIST ANY OFFICES YOU HAVE HELD: LIST YOUR CHURCH AND/OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: LIST YOUR EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER OR INTERNSHIPS): 6

7 LIST YOUR HOBBIES: WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE PROFESSION OR INTEREST? SIGNATURE: DATE: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE Date Received: Method of Delivery: Mail Time of submission: Postmark Date: 7