ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Alumni Scholarship

Criteria

and

Application

Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 1717

Normal, Alabama 35762

The Scholarship Program of the Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc. provides funding for academically talented students. The Association will award a minimum of two (2) scholarships for the spring 2012 semester in the amount of $1,500.00.

The scholarship is for the spring semester only. The recipient is eligible to reapply.

The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen, current Alabama A&M University students and students transferring from community colleges and other four-year institutions of higher education who meet the eligibility requirements. Students currently receiving full scholarship awards from Alabama A&M University are ineligible for scholarship awards from the National Alumni Association.

Please refer to the Scholarship Application Procedures to ensure you are eligible and submit the required documentation byNovember 15, 2011, the scholarship deadline.

The application and required documentation should be mailed to:

Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 1717

Huntsville, AL 35762

Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 1717

Normal, Alabama 35762

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following documents are required to apply for a National Alumni Association Scholarship:

  1. A completed scholarship application along with a two-page autobiographical essay (conveying your future goal and how Alabama A&M University can help you achieve these goals).
  2. A copy of official acceptance of admission to Alabama A&M University.
  3. An official transcript of grades in a sealed envelope.
  4. ACT or SAT scores (incoming freshmen).
  5. At least two letters of recommendations.
  6. A wallet size photograph.
  7. A self-addressed envelope with the scholarship application if written notification of the award is desired.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements to receive consideration for the National Alumni Association Scholarship:

  1. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above, or a financial need.
  2. Taken the ACT or SAT and provide scores with application (incoming freshmen).
  3. Accepted for enrollment or attending Alabama A&M University on a full-time basis.

REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Scholarship Recipients must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Join the Pre-Alumni Association.
  2. Volunteer one hour or more a week with the Office of Alumni Affairs.
  3. Attend the Founders Day celebration activities.
  4. Connect with an Alumni Association in home town.
  5. Write a thank you letter to the National Alumni Association.

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

P.O. BOX 1717,

NORMAL, ALABAMA 35762

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline:November 15, 2011

Name: ______

Address: ______Apt. #: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Telephone: (_____) ______Mobile: (_____) ______Student ID: ______

Email Address: ______Current Marital Status: ______

Name and Address of Parent(s) or Spouse: ______

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Father’s Occupation: ______

Mother’s Occupation: ______

Spouse’s Occupation: ______

Number of Siblings at Home: ______Number of Siblings in College: ______

High School Attended: ______Year of Graduation: ______

High School Grade Point Average: ______College Grade Point Average: ____Major: ______

Student Classification: Incoming Freshman ______Sophomore_____ Junior _____ Senior ______

Will You Be a Full-time Student: Yes NoWill You Live On-Campus:Yes No

Expected Date of Enrollment/Period for Which You Are Applying: Year: ______Fall Spring

Extracurricular Activities: ______

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Honors/Awards: ______

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Are You Presently Employed: ______If so, Where: ______

Annual Household Income (as indicated in parent(s)’s federal income tax return): ______

Other Expected Aid: Pell Grant Work-Study Veteran’s Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation Other (specify): ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

The application will not be processed without the applicant’s signature. Your signature certifies that the information provided is true and that you agree to fulfill the requirements of the scholarship if you are the recipient.