Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scholarship committee reports

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THETA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER
P.O. BOX 4314
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89127
INFORMATION: HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Alpha Sorority, Inc. is planning to award scholarship funds to African American young ladies interested in continuing thetr education and preparing for economic and social independence.
These funds may be used toward tuition, the purchase of text books and /or special fees after they have oficially enrolled in a trade or technical school, college or university upon graduation from high school.
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarship assistance will be available to young ladies who:
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have maintained a cumulative average of C+ or better
have graduated from high school
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have enrolled full time in a designated institution
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intend to work toward a degree or certificate of completion in a trade or technical school, college or university
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have received appropriate and favorable recommendations from counselors or dean
SELECTION
Selection of applicant will be based on:
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the eligibility requirements
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the recommendation of the respective counselor or dean
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completion of the application form in detail
CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority request that a copy of the application be forwarded to the scholarship committee who in turn will present each application to the chapter for reveiw, evaluation and selection.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. THETA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P. O Box 4314 Las Vegas, Nevada 89127
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
LAST NAME
FIRST
MIDDLE
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AGE DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH
ELIGIBILITY
African American Female
High School Senior
REQUIREMENTS
Transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Teacher
School counselor or administrator
Someone in the community
Biographical sketch
Personal History
Philosophy of life
Post-high school goals
Extracurricular and community activities
Community service
Special talents
Reasons for applying (financial need, peersonal goals attainment, etc.)
Please return application and requirements to the address at the top of this application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 3,1998
Scholarship Committee Report
Time: 1:00 PM
Date: Saturday, January 24, 1998
Place: Soror Barbara LeBron’s house
Members Present: Soror Lillian Gates
Soror Carolyn Parks
Soror Janet Rhoden
Soror Willa White
Soror Barbara LeBron, Chairman
Items Discussed: 1. Goal for the committee
2. Action plan to achieve our goal
3. Proposed schedule of activities
4. Ways to increase funds for scholarships and awards
Action Taken: 1. Goal: To enhance the role of AKA in fostering and
recognizing achievement in our community
2. Action plan:
(a) to award 4 five-hundred dollar scholarships
(b) to award Certificates of Achievement to all applicants
(c) to sponsor an essay contest during Black History Month 1999
3. Schedule — Revised and approved dates as follows:
(a) deadline for scholarships is Tuesday, March 31, 1998;
AKAteens who are seniors and relatives of sorors should be
encouraged to apply
(b) applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the committee
on Wednesday, April 8, 1998 5:30 PM at Soror Barbara
LeBron’s house
(c) a reception will be held for scholarship winners, other
applicants, and their parents on Saturday, May 2, 1998
(2:00 PM) prior to regular sorority meeting
(d) the sorority will contribute our fee of $100.00 to participate in
B-Con (usually the last Sunday in May)
4. Suggested ways to increase funds - to be referred to Ways and
Means committee
(a) pageant for elementary school students
(b) Tom Thumb Wedding
Barbara LeBron
Chairman
Respectfully submitted,
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. THETA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P. O Box 4314 Las Vegas, Nevada 89127
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
LAST NAME
FIRST
MIDDLE
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AGE DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH
ELIGIBILITY
African American Female
High School Senior
REQUIREMENTS
Transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Teacher
School counselor or administrator
Someone in the community
Biographical sketch
Personal History
Philosophy of life
Post-high school goals
Extracurricular and community activities
Community service
Special talents
Reasons for applying (financial need, personal goal attainment, etc.)
Please return application and requirements to the address at the top of this application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 31,1998
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INffl THETA MTA OMEGA CHAPTER P. O Box 4314
Las Vegas, Nevada
Januaiy 19,1998
Deal
As a means of encouraging special talents, outstanding scholastic abilities, and high ethical standards among senior high school students, Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. plans to award scholarship funds to African-American young ladies interested in continuing their education.
Enclosed is a packet containing scholarship information, applications, eligibility requirements, application requirements, and deadline requirements. Please distribute this information to alPstudents who meet the requirement guidelines.
Please emphasize to students that the application deadline is Tuesday, March 3, 1998.
Your continued assistance endeavor is greatly appreciated.
Barbara LeBron, Ed.D. Scholarship Chairperson ** * Telephone/F^
Enclosures