Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, IncorporatedNu Beta Zeta ChapterP.O. Box 682 Radcliff, Kentucky, 40160 Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Vivia M. Brown President Linda M. Dixon Scholarship Chairwoman Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 1 of 7
Application Guidelines The scholarship application may be requested at nbzscholarship@gmail.com A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET CONSISTS OF: 1. 2. Two signed letters of recommendation to include: A High School Teacher or Counselor A Community Leader (who has currently or previously observed and/or coordinated community service projects that the applicant participated in) or non-relative An OFFICIAL High School Transcript 3. A personal photograph for publication use 4. Narrative: In a concise narrative (essay), typed or printed, legible, a minimum of 400 words, no more than 500 words, and the writer is to explore the following topic: My Pursuit of Academic Excellence. Within the contents of the narrative, content is to chronicle leadership abilities, personal/academic achievements, any obstacles and future educational/professional plans. Content will be evaluated on adequate use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization of content and relevant details that comprehensively covers the essay topic. 5. Application materials are to be organized in the following order: Completed application, photograph, High School transcript, narrative and two signed letters of recommendation 6. *Applications must be received no later than 26 February 2018. Recipients will be chosen and notified in writing by 5 March 2018. Return application and supporting documents to: nbzscholarship@gmail.com Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 2 of 7
Scholarship and Description Betty Hamilton Scholarship Background: Ms. Betty Hamilton is a founding member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Nu Beta Zeta Chapter. She is a philanthropist and retired educator who has devoted over 55 years to scholarship and civic service. Eligibility: Any female senior graduating high school in Hardin County with a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.00 scale. The graduating senior must be enrolled at a college/university for the f all semester of 2018. Provisions: The Betty Hamilton Scholarship is a one-time award payment. A minimum of $500, will be awarded for full-time study for the 2018-2019 academic year. Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received before disbursement of scholarship funds. Scholarship funds will be remitted to the Financial Aid Office of the designated college/university to be applied toward tuition. All application materials must be submitted by the applicant on or before the 26 February 2018 deadline. Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 3 of 7
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Nu Beta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 682 Radcliff, Kentucky 40160 Scholarship Application Form Applicant Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Name Permanent Address Email Address Telephone Numbers (Home) (Cell) Place of Birth Date of Birth School Presently Attending Anticipated Graduation Date Have you applied for or received any financial assistance for the coming year: Yes No If yes, please list the provider and the amount: Cumulative unweighted G.P.A.: Class Rank of List of colleges/universities applied/accepted: Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 4 of 7
Current School Activities: Honors/Awards/Recognitions: Community Activities: If applicable, please complete the following section. Please list community service projects which you have participated in during the past twelve months. If necessary, please attach a separate sheet to continue with this section of application. Name of Activity Brief Description of Activity Primary Responsibilities Dates (mm/yy) From: To: Is anyone in your family a member of: Zeta Phi Beta Phi Beta Sigma N/A Required Certification and Release of Information (must be signed by applicant and parent, if applicable) I confirm that I have provided factual and complete information on this scholarship application to the best of my knowledge. False information or failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of my application. I have read the Application Guidelines for the Betty Hamilton Scholarship and Description and I meet all stated conditions of eligibility. I understand that all applications will be held confidential and that no application material will be returned. I understand that scholarship recipient/s will be chosen and notified in writing. If selected to receive a Betty Hamilton Scholarship, I give Nu Beta Zeta Chapter permission to release my name, institution, essay, and photograph for promotional purposes. If necessary, I will be available to appear at scholarship related functions. Applicant Signature: Date: Parent Signature (if applicant is less than 18 years): Date: Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 5 of 7
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES Applicant s full name (Type or print): Instructions to Evaluator: The person named above is applying for the Betty Hamilton Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee requests your candid, written evaluation of the applicant s qualifications. Since you know the candidate, the reviewing committee is depending upon your thoughtful observations, especially relevant to applicant s academic/volunteer record and outstanding strengths or characteristics. The applicant will benefit most from a specific and illustrative evaluation rather than a general assessment. Your evaluation should discuss the applicant s strengths and as appropriate, provide insight into any areas where growth is needed. It is preferred that the letter be written on the letterhead of your professional affiliation (if applicable). Recommendation letters must be current within a year. Please complete the information below and return this form and your signed letter of recommendation to the applicant. Your evaluation is intended for use only by the Nu Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Betty Hamilton Scholarship Committee. All application materials must be submitted by the applicant on or before the 20 February 2018 deadline. The Betty Hamilton Scholarship Committee thanks you for your assistance. If you have any questions or concerns related to completion of the recommendation letter, please email the Committee Chairwoman at: nbzscholarship@gmail.com Evaluator s Name (Please type or print.): Professional Title or Capacity in which you are familiar with applicant: Affiliation (if applicable): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Email: How long have you known the applicant? Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 6 of 7
Scholarship Checklist Name of Applicant : 1. Completed Scholarship Application 2. 3. 4. 5. Official High School Transcript A personal photograph for publication use Two letters of recommendation: High School Teacher or Counselor Community Leader or other (nonrelative) Narrative: 400 / no more than 500 words My Pursuit of Academic Excellence 6. Submitted No Later than 26 February 2018 to nbzscholarship@gmail.com All required documents must be submitted to be considered for a scholarship Betty Hamilton Scholarship Application Page 7 of 7