SMM 2024 Scholarship Application

Dear Student:

The men of Sigma Mu Mu (SMM) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. appreciate your interest and invite you to participate in the chapter’s scholarship competition. It is our intent to award seven academic scholarships totaling $10,000 to deserving students. The scholarships will be awarded as follows: Two $2,000.00 scholarships, two $1,500.00 scholarships, and three $1,000.00 scholarships. This competition is open to all college-bound, Loudoun County, VA high school seniors except the sons and daughters of Sigma Mu Mu members.

You must follow all instructions, provide all requested information, and submit your application by the specified deadline. Submit your application by April 15, 2024. We will not accept applications postmarked after April 15, 2024. We
strongly encourage all applicants to apply for our scholarship via our online application for faster processing. Utilize the following link to submit your application via our portal: https://loudouncountyques.org/

If you choose to submit application via mail, please follow these instructions when completing the application (It is strongly recommended that you submit your application online for faster processing):

If you choose to apply via mail, please follow these instructions when completing the application (We strongly
recommend that you submit your application online for faster processing):

1. Complete the entire application (Failure to do so will result in disqualification from consideration).
2. Sign the certification at the end of the application.
3. Include recommendation letters from up to three (3) non-relatives, include at least one school faculty member, who can
attest to your academic work, community service, and personal character.
4. Include an official or unofficial transcript from your high school in a sealed envelope.
5. Send your completed scholarship application, including all requested information, to the following address:

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
c/o Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Scholarship Committee
PO Box 2538
Ashburn, Virginia 20146

Don't hesitate to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions about this scholarship opportunity. My phone number is (571) 528-8081, and my email address is smmscholarshipchair@gmail.com.

Again, thank you for your interest in our scholarship program, and best wishes as you prepare to further your education.

Sincerely,
James E. Banks
Chairman, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Scholarship Committee
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

This form will be used to collect information about your academic performance and future education/career plans. We will use your answers to evaluate your application for this scholarship competition. Please type or neatly print (in black ink) your responses/answers. You may include an attachment if more space is needed. Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you.

PART I. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

1. Full Name*

2. Home Address*

3. City*

State*

Zip Code*

E Mail address*

example@example.com

4. Telephone: Home*

Other

5. Father's Full Name*

Is He Living?*

6. Mother's Full Name*

Is She Living?*

7. Number of Brothers*

Age(s)*

8. Number of Sisters*

Age(s)*

9. Number of Brothers and/or Sisters in:

Elementary School*

Middle School*

High School*

College/University*

PART II. ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

1. Name of High School*

2. Address of High School*

3. Principal's Name*

Telephone ( )*

4. Counselor's Name*

Telephone ( )*

5. Current Semester Grade Point Average (GPA)*

6. Cumulative Grade Point Average*

7. Class Standing (Rank) / Total Size of Class

(For Example: 27/100)

8. Graduation Date*

Date

9. Date of High School Awards Program*

Date

10. List Colleges and Universities to which you have applied.*

11. List Colleges and Universities at which you have been accepted.*

12. Planned Major*

PART III. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

What is your career goal?*

Be as specific as possible.

Describe current and previous jobs of responsibility, if any, that you have held. If you have experience in community service, please describe any contributions you made. Include dates and any leadership positions

A. List any significant high school leadership positions that you currently hold or have held.

B. List any honors or awards you have received.

C. Describe and comment on hobbies, recreational activities, and any other constructive uses of your time.

D. Describe family circumstances (e.g. hardships, challenges, etc that make this scholarship important for

PART IV. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

Provide name, address, and telephone number of up to three (3) non-relatives, including one faculty member from your school, who will write a Letter of Recommendation for you. These Letters of Recommendation must accompany this application in order to be considered for this scholarship award.

Faculty Member: Name*

Address*

Telephone Number*

Title or Position*

Letter Of Recommendation #1

Other Individual: Name*

Address*

Telephone Number*

Title or Position*

Letter Of Recommendation #2

Other Individual: Name*

Address*

Telephone Number*

Title or Position*

Letter Of Recommendation #3

PART V. PERSONAL ESSAYS (500 word maximum for each essay)

Q1. "Woke" is one of the most politicized terms in toda's vernacular. What is your understanding of the term "woke" and how do you characterize "wokeness" in the 2024 election cycle, locally and nationally?

Q2: The four cardinal principles of Omega Psi Phi are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. Please write an essay that describes yourself, your life’s goals, and how you expect to exhibit some/any/or all of the principles of Manhood (or womanhood, if applicable), scholarship, perseverance and/or uplift in your life.

Upload Your Essay*

Your Response *

I,*

Type your name in the box after I,

understand that withholding information requested on this form or knowingly giving false information may result in my ineligibility for financial assistance from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Mu Chapter. I certify that the statements I have made on this application are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also grant permission for Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to publish myname, picture, amount of award, and personal biographical information in conjunction with annual reports filed by the Fraternity. (Please sign and date below):

Signature*

Date*

Date