Scholarship Awards: 

• The Elrea Snellings-Gibbs Impact Scholarship-Must be a female graduating from a Leon or Jefferson County high school who plans to enroll in an undergraduate program at an HBCU (Historically Black College or University). The award amount is $1,500 for up to four years (a total of $6,000).
• The Ivy Elite Scholarship-Must be a graduating member of the Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter's Ivy Elite mentoring group who plans to enroll in an undergraduate program at any college or university. The one-time award amount is $1,500.
• The Promise Scholarship-Must be a graduating student (male or female) from a Leon or Jefferson County high school who plans to enroll in an undergraduate program at any college, university, or technical school. The one-time award amount is $1,000.

GPA Requirements:

• The Elrea Snellings-Gibb Impact Scholarship- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (unweighted).
• The Ivy Elite Scholarship- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (unweighted).
• The Promise Scholarship- a minumum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (unweighted).

 Application Checklist: All items listed must be submitted no later than March 27, 2026. The application packet must include each item listed in the checklist below:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Age
  Birthdate
  Race/Ethnicity
  Black (non-Hispanic)
  Black (Hispanic)
  White
  Asian
  Hispanic
  Native American
  Pacific Islander
  Gender
  Female
  Male
  Nonbinary
  Phone Number
  Email Address
  Mailing Address
  Name of Applicant’s Parent/Guardian
  Parent/Guardian Phone Number
  Parent Guardian Email Address
• ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
• Name of High School
  Name of School Guidance Counselor
  Guidance Counselor’s Phone Number
  Guidance Counselor’s Email Address
  Unweighted Cumulative GPA
  Anticipated Graduation Date
  If you have taken dual-enrollment courses, how many college credit hours have you accrued?
  List all academic awards, scholarships, and recognitions you have earned during the 2025-2026 academic year.
  Name of college/university/technical school you plan to attend.
  Anticipated Date of Enrollment
  Anticipated Major
  Anticipated year of undergraduate college graduation/technical school completion.
• VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE HISTORY:
• List all affiliations (i.e., Leon County Animal Shelter)
  List all tasks performed at each affiliation (i.e., Leon County Animal Shelter – registration desk).
  List all roles as part of each affiliation (i.e., Leon County Animal Shelter – front desk receptionist).
  List dates for each affiliation (i.e., Leon County Animal Shelter – 12/2024-12/2025).
  List total hours for each affiliation (i.e., Leon County Animal Shelter – 150 hours).
• EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (on-campus and off-campus) – Only list activities from 9th – 12th grades. Do not list activities captured under volunteer history
• Affiliation (i.e., Student Government Association).
  Affiliation role (i.e., Student Government Association – treasurer)
  Affiliation dates (i.e., Student Government Association – 8/2025-5/2026)
• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• Two letters of recommendation from the following: one from an educator (i.e., teachers, school counselor, administrator, etc.) and the second from a member of the community (e.g., religious/community leaders, employers, etc.) who can attest to your character, scholastic achievements, and potential to be a leader in the community.
  A copy of your high school transcript, including first-semester senior grades. Black out sensitive information such as social security numbers prior to submission.
  Documents to verify your community service/volunteer hours.
  A current photograph.
  A 300-500-word typed, double-spaced essay in black using Times New Roman 12-pt. font. Please do not put your name on the essay, as it will undergo a blind review by the scholarship committee. Your essay should respond fully to the one of the two following prompts: “Many now question the value proposition of a college education. Explain why you think a college education is still a good personal, social, and professional investment.” “What is your social media footprint (the recorded information of your usage of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.)? Describe the impact of social media on interpersonal communication.” All essays will be judged on originality, content, organization, grammar, mechanics, and format.

 

• A completed application form signed and dated by the applicant and the applicant’s parent or guardian to include a minimum of 75 verified volunteer 
• Application Packet Submission by March 27, 2026.
• Email questions to: xyqscholarship@gmail.com
• Website – www.chiupsilonomega.com

 
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

I have read the criteria for the Chi Upsilon Omega scholarships. By signing this application form, I acknowledge that all information I have provided is accurate, current, and may be subject to verification. I am aware that if false information is discovered, I will no longer qualify for consideration.