Winter Park (FL) Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2016 WINTER PARK (FL) ALUMNI / JACK LEFLORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dear Students, Schools and Community Partners:
Winter Park Kappa Foundation Inc. and Winter Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will award up to $10,000 in scholarship funds for the 2016-17 academic year. Targeted recipients are African American male high school seniors who plan to enroll into a regionally accredited college or university for the fall 2016. The foundation and Winter Park Alumni annually present scholarships as part of a joint mission to provide higher education opportunities to at-risk or disadvantaged youth who would benefit greatly from such support.
Founded in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi is a service organization with more than 100,000 members in 600-plus college and alumni chapters worldwide. Its Winter Park Alumni Chapter has served Central Florida since March 1992, focusing on the youth guidance and development. The Winter Park Kappa Foundation, established in 2012, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports community service endeavors in Central Florida and those sponsored by the Winter Park Alumni Chapter.
For scholarship eligibility, applicants must meet the following requirements by March 25, 2016:
✓ Completion of the attached application (Section A)
✓ Completion of a written essay addressing the application questions (Section B)
✓ Submission of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or church leader (e.g., pastor, priest, minister, elder)
✓ Submission of an official high school transcript
✓ Submission of current photo of publishable quality (minimum 300 dpi). The photo, which will not be returned, will be used for publicity purposes for the scholarship recipients.
The complete application packet should be mailed to:
Mark Hillery
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Post Office Box 3572
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-744-3446
E-Mail:
It is important that all requirements be met by the due date of March 25, 2016.
Upon receipt of the necessary documents, the application process will continue with a formal review of all the completed application packages. Scholarship winners will be contacted at the phone numbers and e-mail addresses provided on the application.
To formally acknowledge the achievements of the winners, including this scholarship, the foundation and Winter Park Alumni will host an awards banquet to which the family and close friends of the honorees will be invited. Tentatively, this event will take place in the summer. More information will be provided after the scholarships are announced this spring.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our scholarship program and helping students take a giant step toward a very bright future.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Hillery,
Scholarship Committee Chairman
SECTION A - PAGE 1: 2016 WPAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a male high school senior in good school standing, academically and otherwise.
Instructions:
1. Complete this form
2. Submit this form along with at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or minister/church leader AND an official school transcript to:
· Mark Hillery, Scholarship Committee, Post Office Box 3572, Winter Park, FL 32789
3. Attach a typed essay addressing the application questionnaire describing why you are applying for this scholarship (e.g. financial need, academic standing, special projects, etc.) and your plans for the future.
STUDENT INFORMATION (Please TYPE)
Name ___________________________________________________ Date of Birth_________
Last First Middle
Home Address__________________________________________________________________
Street City Zip Code
Telephone: ___________________________________ (home)
Telephone: ___________________________________ (alternate)
Email address: ________________________________
Anticipated Date of Graduation___________________
Grade Point Average_______ Class Rank_______ SAT Score_______ ACT Score________
High School __________________________________
Address______________________________________
University or College You Plan to Attend____________________________________________
Plan of Study:
Major________________________________ Minor (if any) ____________________________
SECTION A - PAGE 2: 2016 WPAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
FAMILY INFORMATION
Father______________________________________________ Occupation_________________
Mother_____________________________________________ Occupation_________________
Number of Brothers/Sisters living at home: ______ Ages _______________________________
Number of Brothers/Sisters attending a college or university _____________________________
Financial Assistance: What assistance is available to you at this time? Please list loans, scholarships, grants, etc.) _____________________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Community Service Activities: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Activities: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION B: 2016 WPAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your grade point average? (Provide a copy of your last report card, a statement from your school showing your GPA and admittance letter from a college or university.)
2. Tell us about yourself.
3. Have you been involved in school extracurricular activities or community service? If so, please describe.
4. What are your personal, academic and career goals?
5. Describe any challenges or obstacles you have faced and how you overcame them.
6. Are you or your family able to cover your college expenses? Explain your financial need.