Please submit the following items with your application.
1. RESUME - Please provide a typed resume that includes a list of your extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, fine arts groups, volunteer work, scouting, hobbies, jobs, internships, etc.). Include the years you participated and the number of hours per week devoted to each. Also, list awards or recognitions you have received.
2. TRANSCRIPT - Please send your official mid-year high school transcript showing courses taken, class rank, and GPS (weighted and unweighted).
3. PERSONAL STATEMENT - Please send a typed personal statement detailing your college plans, career goals, and your reason(s) for wanting this scholarship.
4. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - Please send a letter of recommendation from an adult in your school or community who is not related to you and who is familiar with your qualifications. The letter should outline the character traits, special talents and abilities, examples of leadership and service, etc. of the applicant. The letter can be emailed or mailed from the adult of your choosing to the below addresses.
If you have questions, please email Candace Odell at Candace_Odell@dpsnc.net. You may call me at 919.210.2447. Please leave a message with your name and number. I will return your call within 24 hours. Your application and all other items needs to be to Ms. Odell by Monday, May 3, 2021.
Address to mail items (if needed) - 2815 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27704.