Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Kappa Omega Chapter P.O. Box 135 Lakeland, Florida 33802 Dear Polk County/Plant City Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for applying for one of our scholarships. Your interest in furthering your education is a tribute to you, your family, school and community. We applaud you for your efforts to excel as you work toward a higher level of education. To ensure that all candidates are evaluated by the same criteria, we ask that you complete and return ALL of the following by Monday, April 2, 2018. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN TYPEWRITTEN FORM. APPLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED. PART I: PART II: PART III: PART IV: PART V: PART VI :
Personal Data Form (attached) An Official High School Transcript (Sealed) Recent Wallet Size Photograph Two Letters of Recommendation (educator and a community person) Biographical Sketch (including inspirations and career aspirations) A Copy of College/Vocational School Acceptance Letter An Essay of at least 500 words on one (1) of the following topics:
1. What do you consider the single most societal problem facing youth in your community today? Why? What do you think may be some of the causes and solutions? 2. If you had the opportunity to spend a day with someone from African-American History, who would it be and why? 3. If you had one gift to give to your community, what would it be and why? 4. Provide a pro or con opinion regarding the removal of confederate monuments INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Our prayers are with you as you close this chapter of your life and embark upon a new and exciting challenge. Please be reminded, the above information must be POST MARKED no later than Monday, April 2, 2018. DO NOT hand deliver application to any member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Please mail your completed packet to: Scholarship Committee Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Omicron Kappa Omega Chapter P.O. Box 135 Lakeland, FL 33802
Sincerely,
Meesha J. Downing, President
Antionette . Smith, Scholarship Chairman
Part I: Personal Data Sheet (Must be typed)
Name:
Date of Birth:
Address: City/State: Phone (Home) :
Zip Code: (Cell):
Email Address: Grade Point Average through 1st Semester 2017:
Current High School:
Date of Graduation:
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Community Organization(s)/Affiliation(s):
School Organization(s):
Leadership Role(s):
College/Vocational School to which you have been accepted: