2024 Scholarship Application

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Nu Omega Chapter
2024 Scholarship Application
IMPORTANT NOTE

DO NOT BEGIN THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. YOU WILL NEED TO START OVER IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS MARCH 10, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- High school senior
- Reside in and attend high school in Lake County, Illinois.
- Minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.5.
- Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited junior or community college, trade school, or university.
Verification of acceptance must be provided.
A complete application packet will include the following:

Two (2) recommendation letters (1 Community and 1 Academic) in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the reference form (the reference form template can be found here: https://akalakecounty.com/service/scholarships). One letter must be from the school on official letterhead. The second letter can be obtained from a Lake County community organization, employer, or personal reference. It must come from someone who is NOT a family member. Both letters must be signed by the author and include a phone number to reach the author if needed. Reference letters can be mailed or emailed directly to akalnoscholarship@gmail.com from the author.
Mailing Address:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

PO Box 8528

Waukegan, IL 60079-8528

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED OR POSTMARKED BY MARCH 10, 2024:

Evaluation/Award Process:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered Applications submitted on a form that has not been approved and issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Lambda Nu Omega chapter will not be accepted.
- Applicants recognized as finalists may be asked to participate in an interview in March.
- Scholarship awards will be paid in the name of the recipient upon receipt of proof of full-time enrollment from the Accredited Junior College, Trade School, or University Registrar.
- Scholarship award must be used within sixty (60) days of receipt of payout or will be forfeited/canceled.
Direct all questions/concerns regarding this application to the Scholarship Committee via email: akalnoscholarship@gmail.com
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
1. Last Name*
2. First Name*
3. Gender Preference*
4. Email (List a personal email where we can contact you throughout the year. Do not submit an email address that is associated with your high school).*
example@example.com
5. Street Address*
6. Address Line 2
7. City*
8. Postal / Zip Code*
9. Phone Number*
10. Birth Date (Please input date MM-DD-YYYY)*

MonthDayYear
Date
11. Degree Pursuing*

AssociateBachelor'sTrade SchoolOther
12. Trade School, College or University attending?*
13. Are you a first-generation college student?*
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
14. Name of High School*
15. City*
16. State*
17. Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
18. Cumulative (overall) Grade Point Average (note if the GPA is weighted or unweighted)*
STUDENT RESPONSE
The response must be 300-500 words. Check for spelling and grammar.

19. Please respond to either the comment or question below.
Describe areas in your life where you demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles in your school, family, or social life.
300/500
How will you make a difference in our world?
300/500
20. Community Service During High School: List any community service organizations in which you have volunteered. Include the name of the organization, dates volunteered, and the level of participation*
21. Extracurricular Activities: List any extracurricular activities below. Include Organization, Dates and Level of Participation.*
24. Academic Honors: List major academic honors or distinctions you have received below. Include Organization, Date & Award.*
25. Work Experience: List your work experience for the past three (3) years. Write "N/A" if you did not work.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
26. Do you plan to apply or have you applied for federal financial assistance?*

YesNo
27. Household adjusted gross income (2022 or 2023). Include parent's income if you are a dependent student.*

$0-$29k$30k-$59k$60k-$89k$90-$119k>$120k
28. Number of people in the household including yourself?*
29. Number of people in the household that are enrolled in college excluding yourself?*
REFERENCES
Two (2) recommendation letters (1 Community and 1 Academic) in sealed envelopes or emailed directly from the reference (the reference form template can be found here: https://akalakecounty.com/service/scholarships. One letter must be from the school on official letterhead. The second letter can be obtained from a Lake County community organization, employer, or personal reference. It must come from someone who is NOT a family member. Both letters must be signed by the author and include a phone number to reach the author if needed.

Reference letters can be mailed or emailed directly from the author to:

Email:
akalnoscholarship@gmail.com

Mailing Address:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 8528
Waukegan, IL 60079-8528
30. Confirm that the reference form will be/has been sent either by mail or email to the addresses above.*

YesNo
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
A true correct copy of the applicant's high school transcript, certified by an appropriate high school official must be mailed or emailed to:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 8528
Waukegan, IL 60079-8528
akalnoscholarship@gmail.com
31. I confirm that an official copy of my transcript will be/has been sent either by mail or email to the addresses above.*

YesNo
PARTICIPATION
32. I hereby agree to participate in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, movies or videos of the student named above by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

I also grant to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. the right to edit, use and reuse said products including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media, whether electronic, print or digital and whether now known or hereafter existing.
I also hereby release Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and its members from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above*

YesNo
CERTIFICATION
The applicant certifies that the information supplied throughout this application is complete, accurate and that the student essay is entirely his/her own work.
33. Applicant's Signature

Clear
Application Date

MonthDayYear
Date
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

2024 Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

STUDENT RESPONSE

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

REFERENCES

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

PARTICIPATION

CERTIFICATION