Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard University, in Washington D.C. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African-American collegiate women. The sorority was founded on the ideals of sisterhood, scholarship and service to all mankind. The Sigma Tau Omega Chapter of is committed to the development of America's youth. In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education. Through gifts provided by our community donors and the contributions from members of Sigma Tau Omega, we are pleased to announce the availability of six (6) $2,500 scholarships! Please help us in selecting deserving recipients who meet the following criteria: high school seniors who are African-American, or of African-American descent will graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in 2018 attend Apex, Athens Drive, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Green Hope, Holly Springs, Middle Creek, Panther Creek, Apex Friendship, OR reside in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs or Fuquay-Varina AND attend a Wake County magnet, charter or private school will study full-time at an accredited two or four-year institution in the fall of 2018. Prospective applicants may obtain a pdf scholarship application from our website at: http://www.sigmatauomega-aka.com Click on the link on the left hand side Programs and Initiatives. At the bottom of the page, click on the link Sigma Tau Omega Scholarship Application Form. Please send the completed scholarship application via email to: scholarship@sigmatauomega-aka.com. Application deadline is April 1, 2018. 1 R ev. 1/2018
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Go to our website http://www.sigmatauomega-aka.com to obtain a pdf scholarship application. On the left hand side, click on Programs and Initiatives. At the bottom of the page, click on the link for Sigma Tau Omega Scholarship Application. Save completed application with your first and last name and send via email to: scholarship@sigmatauomega-aka.com. Application can also be scanned to the scholarship email. Official School Transcript *Request certified copies of your transcripts from your school to be sent to: scholarship@sigmatauomega-aka.com Two letters of recommendation (please use the forms providedadditional information may also be provided on a separate sheet of paper). Please print the provided recommendation forms to be completed. Once completed, scan and submit them with your application. *Letters of recommendation should be adults who can testify to the character and/or personal drive of the applicant such as teachers, employers, religious leaders, guidance counselors, troop leaders or other adults (family members excluded). Completed Essay Application Agreement *Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed application must be submitted by April 1, 2018 by email to: scholarship@sigmatauomega-aka.com 2 R ev. 1/2018
APPLICANT INFORMATION Last Name First Name MI Street Address Apt. # City State Zip Code Phone # (include area code) Date of Birth Race/Ethnicity Gender Email Address EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Name of School Street Address City State Zip Code Phone # (include area code) Fax # (include area code) Name of School Counselor GPA (weighted) Class Rank 3 R ev. 1/2018
EXTRA-CURRICULAR/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Name of Group/Activity Grade (check boxes that apply) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Position held (if applicable) HONORS/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Name of Group/Activity Grade (check boxes that apply) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Position held (if applicable) 4 R ev. 1/2018
COLLEGE/ACCEPTANCE STATUS (Please indicate which school you plan to attend) College/University Acceptance Plan to attend (yes/no) 5 R ev. 1/2018
ESSAY QUESTION 2018 What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature or current events has surprised, moved or challenged you and in what way? Type your response in the space below. Your response should include a minimum of 250 words, and no more than 2 pages double spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font. Please attach additional pages if needed to complete your response. 6 R ev. 1/2018
Collegiate Scholarship Recommendation Form We appreciate you taking the time to assist us in getting to know more about the applicant. Please complete the form with the personal knowledge that you have about the applicant s accomplishments, personal traits, moral character, motivation, leadership and drive. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES. ADDITIONAL SHEETS MAY BE ATTACHED IF NEEDED. Knowledge of Applicant: Applicant Name: How long have you known applicant? In what capacity do you know the applicant? I know the applicant slightly well fairly well very well Applicant Evaluation: Rating Exceptional Above Dependability Motivation Leadership Ability Honesty & Integrity Below No Information Please circle three (3) words that best describe the applicant as a person. A. Quiet F. Artistic K. Athletic B. Hard-Working G. Independent L. Goal-Setter C. Opinionated H. Spontaneous M. Organized D. Dedicated I. Volunteer N. Optimistic E. Confident J. Personable Why do you feel the applicant should receive this scholarship? Name of Recommender: Signature: Email Address Phone#: Collegiate Scholarship Recommendation Form 7 R ev. 1/2018
We appreciate you taking the time to assist us in getting to know more about the applicant. Please complete the form with the personal knowledge that you have about the applicant s accomplishments, personal traits, moral character, motivation, leadership and drive. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES. ADDITIONAL SHEETS MAY BE ATTACHED IF NEEDED. Knowledge of Applicant: Applicant Name: How long have you known applicant? In what capacity do you know the applicant? I know the applicant slightly well fairly well very well Applicant Evaluation: Rating Exceptional Above Dependability Motivation Leadership Ability Honesty & Integrity Below No Information Please circle three (3) words that best describe the applicant as a person. A. Quiet F. Artistic K. Athletic B. Hard-Working G. Independent L. Goal-Setter C. Opinionated H. Spontaneous M. Organized D. Dedicated I. Volunteer N. Optimistic E. Confident J. Personable Why do you feel the applicant should receive this scholarship? Name of Recommender: Signature: Email Address Phone#: 8 R ev. 1/2018
APPLICATION AGREEMENT I understand that completing this form does not indicate that I have been selected for a scholarship. I have read the information provided on this application and can verify that it is true, accurate and complete in its presentation. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE I understand that Sigma Tau Omega Chapter, Ivy Community Service Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated gives no guarantee as to how this information will be further used once on the internet or utilized by the public having access to the website. It is not the intent of this authorization to grant permission or release the use of this information to anyone other than Sigma Tau Omega Chapter of This authorization does not grant the release of my information or my likeness and photograph for proprietary purposes, financial gain, use on another website, reproductions, advertisements or copyright privileges of others. APPLICANT S PRINTED NAME APPLICANT S SIGNATURE DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE 9 R ev. 1/2018