Leslie House Scholarship Criteria (High School Seniors) Deadline: (Insert updated deadline)
To be considered for a scholarship, the student MUST: Be accepted as a full-time freshman for the fall term of 2025 at an accredited college or university. The scholarship will be based on individual financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and participation in community service. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above. Submit a completed application. Applications must be submitted electronically; we will not accept written applications. If you are 18 years old or younger, the application must be signed by a parent or guardian. Submit an official or unofficial transcript indicating overall GPA and/or class rank. Transcripts must include all grades through the first semester of the applicant’s senior year. Submit two (2) original letters of recommendation. The first must be from an educator who can attest to the academic knowledge of you as a student. The second letter may be from an employer, community leader, minister, or someone other than a family member who can attest to your character and any other significant achievements. Submit a typed biographical essay consisting of between 500 to 1000 words that answers the following prompt: Discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in today's society and how you have contributed to promoting these values. Submit copies of all letters of acceptance from colleges and universities.
Leslie House Scholarship Criteria (College Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)
College Brothers have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above and be active (financially active on chapter and national level) with their Chapter. Submit a completed application. Applications must be submitted electronically; we will not accept written applications. If you are 18 years old or younger, the application must be signed by a parent or guardian. Submit an official or unofficial transcript indicating overall GPA and/or class rank. Transcripts must include all grades. Submit a typed biographical essay consisting of between 500 to 1000 words that answers the following prompt: Discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in today's society and how you have contributed to promoting these values. Attend the scholarship recognition event in May 2024.
Leslie House Scholarship Application
2024-2025 Academic School Year
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What financial contribution will the student provide:
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Letters of Recommendation (fill out if you are a High School Senior)
Submit two (2) original letters of recommendation. The first must be from an educator who can attest to the academic knowledge of you as a student. The second letter may be from an employer, community leader, minister, or someone other than a family member who can attest to your character and any other significant achievements. Recommenders must sign their letter to be considered.
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Official Transcript
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Biographical Essay
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Certification of Applicant and Parent/Guardian (College students please sign on behalf of yourself)
I certify that all the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false submission or withholding of information may disqualify my child from any consideration of the scholarship. If selected as a recipient of the scholarship, I consent that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Iota Lambda Chapter will be allowed to publicize the award.
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