NAACP 2025 ESSAY Scholarship Application Form

2025 NAACP Lee County Branch 5038 Scholarship Application Form

Three (3) NAACP Lee County Branch 5038 Scholarships will be awarded for a TOTAL of $3000.00
**PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION**

Prior to starting this application, please review ALL eligibility requirements listed below.

Three (3) NAACP Lee County Branch 5038 Scholarships will be awarded

$1500 For 2025 High School Graduates with Min 3.0/4.0 GPA

$1000 For College Students currently enrolled FT at an HBCU with Min 2.5/4.0 GPA

$500 For 2025 HS Graduates with Min 2.5/4.0 GPA entering Community College

**ESSAY PROMPT - Required for all Scholarship Applications**

“What does Social Injustice mean to YOU and how do YOU plan to make a difference?”

ESSAY Requirements

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES FOR SUBMITTING YOUR ESSAY
- Essay must be no more than 2 pages, typed (in Arial font 12)
- Essay must clearly and comprehensively address the specific ESSAY PROMPT provided
- Include a coversheet with the essay that contains the following information: student’s name, phone number and email address to ensure, if seperated, the correct essay can be identified and associated with the correct student.
- The application is DUE BY: May 9, 2025 4 at 11:59 PM CT.
- All applications should be uploaded directly into the jot form. However, where technical issues may arise, please contact Laticia Smith (President, Branch 5038) via email leecountyalnaacp@gmail.com.
- All applicants will be notified on or before May 19, 2025 by 8:00 pm CT.
- Winners will be presented at the Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Loachapoka Family Enrichment Center. Please make tentative arrangements to attend.
OTHER Requirements
- All applicants must be related to (or, have a relationship with) a member of NAACP Lee County Branch 5038.
- All applicants must upload a transcript to confirm GPA.
- All applicants must provide the name and email address of two (2) professional references from non family members. NOTE: They will only be called on an as needed basis.
- All applicants must acknowledge that their essay was written by them and that it has not been copied. Applicants must also acknowledge that submitting identical work of others, or work representative of "excessive" use of AI, will be considered a form of plagiarism. In thise instances, the essay will not be reviewed, and the applicant will be disqualified.
I acknowledge that I understand the eligibility requirements noted above*

Yes
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Do you have a family member or a relationship with someone who is affiliated with Branch 5038 (ie, parent, grand parent, aunt, uncle, friend, mentor, church member)?*

YesNo
If Yes, was indicated above, please provide name of family member, friend, mentor, church member and your relationship. **If No, please STOP HERE, you are not eligible to apply.**
Janet Doe, grandmother
Educational Information
Name of High School Currently Attending (or High School Previously Attended)
For High School Applicants only - If you have been accepted into and plan to attend an Historically Black College and University, please list the name of the school below.
Address of Historically Black College and University you plan to attend.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Graduation Date (ie, May 2024)
GPA (ie, 3.2/4.0 or 2.75.3.00)
Name of College Currently Attending (For College Students currently enrolled at a 4-Year College or University; a Community College; or a Vocational / Trade Program)
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Classification (ie, FR, SO, JR or SR)
GPA (ie, 3.2/4.0 or 2.75.3.00)
Date Expected to Graduate

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic awards and/or honors you received in High School (or College, For Students currently enrolled at a 4-Year College or University; a Community College; or a Vocational / Trade Program) **For Informational Purposes Only**
Are you a member of any organization in your school? Please provide information **For Informational Purposes Only**
Are you a member of any organization outside your school? Please provide information **For Informational Purposes Only**
Please attach supporting documentation as confirmation of your GPA. NOTE: An unofficial transcript or student record is acceptable.
Upload your Essay Here*

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Upload your transcript or other supporting documentation here. NOTE: Supporting documents can be combined and uploaded as one file.*

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Please provide the names of (2) two professional references (non family members) who can verify your educational background and other qualifications, and can also provide insight into your personality, work ethic, and character, as needed.
Name of Professional Reference 1*

First NameLast Name
Title /Job /Position / Relationship*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Name of Professional Reference 2*

First NameLast Name
Title /Job /Position / Relationship*
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION FOUND IN THIS APPLICATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AND MAY PROHIBIT ME FROM APPLYING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
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2025 NAACP Lee County Branch 5038 Scholarship Application Form

Educational Information

Please provide the names of (2) two professional references (non family members) who can verify your educational background and other qualifications, and can also provide insight into your personality, work ethic, and character, as needed.