DLW 2023 Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION-2023

PRESENTED BY THE DOUGLAS L. WILLIAMS CHAPTER OF GRAMBLING UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Application package due: April 30, 2023

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Committee at gsuhoustonalumnischolarship@gmail.com or 281-780-2178.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
- A graduating high school senior admitted or expected to be admitted by the award date to Grambling State University
- A resident of Houston or surrounding areas within a 100-mile radius
- A student with an overall GPA of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
HOW TO APPLY?
- Mail the completed application to Douglas L. Williams Alumni Chapter-GUNAA P.O. Box 845 Missouri City, TX 77459-0845
  - If you are mailing your application, please include all items in one packet.
- Complete the form online at www.gsuhoustonalumni.com
FINAL PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Please note, incomplete application packets will not be considered.
- Completed application
- Uploaded or mailed official transcript
- Uploaded or mailed high resolution headshot (300 psi or above, if uploading)
- Uploaded or mailed topic essay (500 words)
- Uploaded or mailed official SAT or ACT scores
- Two signed letters of recommendation
If mailing, please have the person writing the recommendation place it in a sealed envelope. Include both letters, in sealed envelopes, in your overall packet.

If uploading, please have the person writing the recommendation scan a signed version to gsuhoustonalumnischolarship@gmail.com. Your packet is considered complete once we receive the completed online application, and two emails containing recommendations.

SECTION I – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Grambling ID#*
Student's E-mail*
Student's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Guardian's Email*
example@example.com
Guardian's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Do you have a family member who attended Grambling State University?*

YesNo
If yes, who and what years did they attend?
Have you attended any events hosted by the DouglasL. Williams Alumni Chapter?*

YesNo
If so, what events did you attend?
If you have Facebook, please include your handle. If provided, we will tag you in your highlight posts.
If you have Instagram, please include your handle. If provided, we will tag you in your highlight posts.
What size unisex shirt do you wear? *
Please list awards, honors & extracurricular activities earned your FRESHMAN year. *
Please list awards, honors & extracurricular activities earned your SOPHOMORE year. *
Please list awards, honors & extracurricular activities earned your JUNIOR year. *
Please list awards, honors & extracurricular activities earned your SENIOR year. *

SECTION II – REFERENCES

Provide the information below for the people who will be submitting your reference letters. Don't forget to have them email a signed recommendation letter to gsuhoustonalumnischolarship@gmail.com.
Reference 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1 E-mail*
Reference 1 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2 E-mail*
Reference 2 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

SECTION III– COMMUNITY SERVICE

List agency, contact name, phone number or email and a brief description of your contribution. Please include dates of service and how often you volunteered.

SECTION IV – ESSAY

Please upload a concisely written composition (500 words) addressing one of the following topics. Please title your document your first and last name.
Topic 1-Tell us why you have chosen to attend Grambling State University.

Topic 2-How do you believe Grambling State will prepare you for your chosen career field.
Upload your essay here*

SECTION V-ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Please upload the following to complete your application. Please make sure the title of each document is your first and last name.
Official Transcript*
Official SAT or ACT scores*
High resolution head shot (300 psi or above)*

Section VI –Applicant’s Statement

Please read carefully and sign to express your agreement.
1. I am a Houston area student or reside within a 100-mile radius who will be enrolled at Grambling State University in the fall of 2023.

2. I will use the proceeds of any scholarships received for the payment of books and supplies and/or tuition.

3. I will contact the DLW Scholarship Committee if changes occur to any information submitted in this application.

4. If awarded the scholarship, i understand that I, or a designated representative, must attend a reception ceremony. Failure to attend the ceremony will result in forfeiture of the scholarship award.

5. I understand that submission of this application contributes permission to use my name and photograph for promotional purposes.

6. In the event I receive a scholarship, I agree to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours of service to the alumni association during the fall/spring semesters of the school year.

7. Any item not submitted by the deadline or is incomplete, will void my application.

8. I understand communications are primarily sent via email. I will check the email address listed often and respond to correspondences accordingly.
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION-2023

SECTION I – PERSONAL INFORMATION

SECTION II – REFERENCES

SECTION III– COMMUNITY SERVICE

SECTION IV – ESSAY

SECTION V-ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Section VI –Applicant’s Statement

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