AKA - ECO 2022 HBCU Scholarship Application

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter

Florence, SC

2022 Scholarship Application
March 1, 2022

Dear Potential Applicant:

Epsilon Chi Omega is proud to provide financial assistance to one graduating seniors who will attend a HBCU. The amount of each scholarship is five hundred dollars ($500) payable to the student upon receipt of the student’s official verification of enrollment and official transcript.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. It was founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, DC. Since its founding over a century ago, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission has been to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. Its efforts constitute a priceless part of the global experience in the 21st century. To learn more about the sorority, visit: www.aka1908.org

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter
Florence, SC
Scholarship Information

ECO 2022
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will award $500 scholarships. It will provide financial assistance to two graduating high school seniors. The scholarship ($500) will be payable to the student upon receipt of the student's official verification of enrollment and official transcript.

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior African American male or female, who is a resident of South Carolina.
- Applicant must be a United States citizen.
- Applicant has been accepted to enroll in a HBCU for the fall 2022 academic year in or out of the state.
- Applicant must have documented evidence of leadership in school, church, and/or volunteer community service.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- Completed Application Form.
- A letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university you plan to attend.
- Upload Two letters of recommendation submitted by persons other than relatives, in a sealed envelope: One must be from a guidance counselor/college advisor or school faculty member and the other from an organization representative for community/volunteer service.
- Upload Documented evidence of leadership in school, church, and/or volunteer community service. Documented service could be a reference letter, a certificate, pictures, etc.
- Upload An essay with a minimum of 500 words (typed, double spaced, and 12-point font). Please use a cover page for your essay, do not write your name on the essay. The review committee would like the authors of the essay anonymous to ensure integrity throughout the review process.
ESSAY TOPIC

What is the most important quality a person can have and why?

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only completed applications submitted by April 01, 2022 will be considered. Please make sure all documents scanned are clear and free of wrinkles. MUST BE ABLE TO BE READ!

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter
Florence, SC
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name*

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Date of Birth*

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HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE INFORMATION
High School/College Currently Attending*
Cumulative GPA*
Address

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COLLEGES APPLIED/ACCEPTED
College/University Applied to*
Accepted?*

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College/University Applied to
Accepted?

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College/University Applied to
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Intended Major/Field of Study*

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter
Florence, SC
EXTRA-CURRICULA/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/HONORS/AWARDS
Add your activities, honors and awards.*
My signature below verifies that the information is accurate and correct. I understand thescholarship is awarded at the discretion of ECO Scholarship Committee. Further, if necessary, the Scholarship Committee has my permission to contact my school/college for verification.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter
Florence, SC
ECO 2022 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FILE UPLOAD
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter annually provides scholarship assistance to students who are pursuing higher education.

Only completed applications post-marked by April 01, 2022 will be considered. Completed applications must include all of the following items below. Please use the checklist below to be sure that your application is complete.

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File Upload for Letters of acceptance from accredited college or university*

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File Upload for two letters of recommendation submitted by persons other than relatives, in sealed envelope: One must be from a guidance counselor/college advisor or school faculty member and the other from an organization representative for community/volunteer service.*

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File Upload for documented evidence of leadership in school, church, and/or volunteer community service in the form of a reference letter, a certificate, pictures, etc.*

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File Upload for an essay with a minimum of 500 words (typed, double spaced, and 12 point font). Please use a cover page for your essay.*

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Completed applicationLetters of acceptance from accredited college or universityTwo letters of recommendationDocumented evidence of leadership in school, church, and/or volunteer community serviceEssay with a minimum of 500 words

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter
Florence, SC
ECO 2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AGREEMENT
Your application will be considered along with others if all required materials from the checklist are included. All information submitted for this scholarship will be considered confidential.

I understand that completing this form does not indicate that I have been selected for a scholarship. I have read the information provided on this application and can verify that it is true, accurate, and complete in its presentation.

The applicant agrees that applying for a scholarship gives Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter permission to use their likeness, voice, image or statements in any form in connection with publicity, publication or use of any kind without compensation, acknowledgement or further permission.
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COLLEGES APPLIED/ACCEPTED

EXTRA-CURRICULA/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/HONORS/AWARDS

ECO 2022 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FILE UPLOAD

ECO 2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AGREEMENT