1 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch 2019 Charles Washington Memorial Scholarship Application For High School Seniors in Bryan and College Station Award Amount: $500 Completed applications must be received by: Deadline: Friday, May 10, 2019 Please Mail Application To: Brazos County Branch of the NAACP Attention: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 665 Bryan, TX 77806-0665 For additional information contact or email completed application to: Ms. Wanda J. Watson Education and Scholarship Chair, NAACP (979-575-2251) Email: jackton47@yahoo.com 1
2019 Charles Washington Memorial Scholarship Application 2 Over the years, the Brazos County Branch of the NAACP has had many distinguished members. One such member was Mr. Charles Washington. Prior to his passing, he was a committed member of the organization with a record of selfless service to the community. In honor of his service and commitment to the NAACP, the Branch created a Memorial Scholarship in his honor. The high school senior who will be graduating this year (2018) will be selected based on a record of good academics, citizenship, and community service. In addition, the student MUST be accepted to an academic or career enhancement program after graduation. 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 1060 or 22. Demonstrated leadership, community service (volunteerism) and the potential to be successful. A Complete Application File Consists of: Personal Information and Activities Profile (mailed) Personal Statement (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) Letter of Recommendation Forms completed by adult (not family member) (in sealed envelope) Photograph of the applicant with Photograph/Parent Certification page 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: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 665 Bryan, TX 77806 Completed applications must be received On or Before Friday, May 10, 2019 at 5:00PM 2
3 Questions regarding this application can be addressed by contacting: Ms. Wanda J. Watson, Education and Scholarship Chair, NAACP Email: Jackton47@yahoo.com Call: 979-575-2251 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 once they have registered at their intended institution. Scholarship awardees will be required to provide a photograph for publicity. Recipients of the scholarship must enroll in college by the spring semester January 2019. The Brazos County Branch of the NAACP will recognize the scholarship to the recipient at the: NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM Hilton Hotel and Conference Center 801 University Dr. E College Station, TX 3
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch Scholarship Application Student Information: 4 Name: Last First M.I. Home Address: Street/P.O. Box E-Mail Address: City State County Contact Telephone: Date of Birth: Age Gender SAT or ACT scores are confirmed by a school official on the enclosed Scholastic Record form SAT Score: Reading/Writing: Math: TOTAL: ACT Score: Composite: Educational and Career Plans: College/University or Career Program you wish to attend: First Choice: Are you accepted: 2-year college 4-year college Vocational/Technical Second Choice: Are you accepted: 2-year college 4-year college Vocational/Technical First choice: Major course of study: Second choice: 4
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch Scholarships/Aid: Scholarship Application I have not been awarded any scholarships or aid. List all scholarship names, financial aid, and amounts you have been awarded: 5 Student Work Experience: Do you intend to work while going to college? Yes No Do you currently work? Yes No If yes, please indicate your employment Record: Student Work Experience Employer Position Dates employed From: Until: Applicant Essay Questions 5
6 The following questions of this application and all accompanying attachments completed by the applicant must be typed and included in the packet. It may not be handwritten. The application packet is a.pdf file that maybe downloaded, filled out on the computer and printed and mailed or attached in an email send to Ms. Wanda J. Watson. Community Service: 1. Describe up to three (3) of your most significant community service projects and the impact they have had on you, your family and your community. Also, include leadership roles or positions you may have held during the service projects. Career Ambitions: 2. Describe why you want to attend college, your career goals and how these goals have been influenced by your Community Service participation. 3. Describe your school related activities such as student government, organizations, sports and honors and awards. 6
7 Student Government Elected Class Office Description 9 10 11 12 Organizations/Clubs Elected Class Office Description 9 10 11 12 7
8 Athletics Sport Position Played 9 10 11 12 Community Activities & Volunteer Service Activity Description 9 10 11 12 8
9 Awards & Honors Received Award Received Description 9 10 11 12 9
10 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch 1. Applicant 2019 Charles Washington Memorial Scholarship Application 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 Reviewing Official's Title Please provide this document and an official transcript in a sealed envelope to the applicant. 10
11 Letter of Recommendation: Please give this page to the person you have ask to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The letter of recommendation should be from a teacher, counselor, or community leader. The letter should be enclosed in a seal envelope and returned your application documents. As a reminder to the letter writer, the deadline to have all documents in is Friday, May 10, 2019. The letter should be address to: Brazos County - NAACP Attention: NAACP Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 665 Bryan, TX 77806 This letter should come from an individual who is personally acquainted with your character and motivation and are willing to provide relevant commentary about those qualities. That individual should include such information as: How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? 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. 11
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County Branch Scholarship Application Parental Photograph Consent and Applicant Certification Form 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. 12 Can we use your photograph, or your child's, in this way? Yes / No Signature: Date: Applicant Certification: 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 2018 semester. Applicant: Date: Parent: Date: NAACP Agent: Date: 12