High School Graduating Senior Scholarship Application Form

High School Graduating Senior Scholarship Application Form

Due: April 1st
The Alpha Alpha Lambda Omega (AALO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Scholarship Program was established to ensure professional and personal development for continuous growth, advancement, and success through education, community involvement and mentoring.

The AALO Scholarship Program awards scholarships annually to deserving students who will be attending an establishment of higher learning.

Each year, the AALO Scholarship Program Committee determines the number and amount of scholarships awarded as funding warrants. This year, three (3) - $1000 scholarships will be awarded to Graduating High School Seniors.

ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be a resident of Prince George's County.
- High School Student applicants for the AALO Scholarship Program must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution or technical vocational/trade school. The applicant must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (4.00 scale). Both female and male students are eligible to apply.
AWARD CRITERIA

Recipients of the scholarships are chosen through a process that evaluates the following areas:
- Written Essay
- Grade Point Average
- Community/School Involvement
- Recommendation Letter

Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Date of birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender

MaleFemaleOther
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How did you hear about the AALO Scholarship?
High School Name
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Expected Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Cumulative GPA
Upload High School Transcript (Unofficial)

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Essay Question

Please choose one of the essay options below. Your essay should be a minimum of 250 words, maximum of 750 words.
Select your essay topic, then upload below.

Excluding family members, select a woman who has significantly influenced you. She may be someone you personally know or a someone you learned about through reading or research. Describe her influence and explain the specific actions you have taken to incorporate her values into your daily life. (Note: No essays should be about family members: mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, etc.)Discuss a relevant social justice issue that you are extremely passionate about. Describe its importance, how it influences you and the impact on your daily life. Describe how you plan to continue to make a personal impact through your actions, advocacy, service and leadership.Discuss your contributions to your local community. Highlight a service project that you participated in and the meaningful work that you've done in the community. Explain the impact of the project on your community and how the experience has influenced your personally.
Essay Submission

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List your extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations:

	Name	Position/Role	Duration
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Activity 6

List your work experience, community service activities and volunteer work

	Organization	Position/Role	Duration
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Activity 6

List any awards or honors you have received

	Name	Description	Date
Award 1
Award 2
Award 3
Award 4
Award 5
Award 6

Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Academic Reference

	Name	Position	Contact Information
Reference

Personal Reference

	Name	Position	Contact Email Address	Contact Number
Reference

Recommendation

Upload a recommendation from a personal reference. Persons writing the recommendation should specify relationship in which they know or have observed the applicant. Their recommendation should also attest to your character and achievements.
Upload your recommendation here:*

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are scholarship recipients selected?

The AALO Scholarship Committee selects the scholarship winners based on the criteria above and all decisions are final.

How are scholarship recipients notified?
The AALO Scholarship Committee will notify all scholarship recipients via email or phone in May 2026. The names and photos will also be posted on AALO's social media platforms and chapter website.

If I would like to make changes to the application I submitted, can I resubmit my application?
We recommend that you carefully review the application for accuracy before it is submitted. If you have questions or revisions to the submitted application, please contact Tamara Henry via email at aalo.community@gmail.com.

Who should I contact if I have questions or technical difficulties with the application? Contact Tamara Henry via email at aalo.community@gmail.com.
Applicant's Declaration

I hereby declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may result in the disqualification of my application.
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Applicant's Signature

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High School Graduating Senior Scholarship Application Form

Essay Question

Recommendation

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