CHI IOTA IOTA CHAPTER
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 1943
COLUMBIA, SC 29202
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2017 HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Chi Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. announces its’ annual High School College Essay Scholarship Contest.
The scholarships are a one time, nonrenewable scholarship.
The two categories of the scholarship awards are as follows:
· Purple Scholarship - $1000.00
· Gold Scholarship - $750.00
General Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
1) Graduating high school seniors.
2) The applicant must be an African-American male, US citizen, and a South Carolina resident of one of the following counties: Lexington and Richland.
3) Three (3) letters of recommendations; at least two (2) letters of recommendations must be come from school officials.
4) A 5’ x 7’ color photograph of the applicant. The photograph must be is formal attire in because it will be used for press release purposes only. (Black Suit is most appropriate)
5) A copy of the unconditional acceptance letter or certification of enrollment issued from a four year college or university to be attended by the applicant.
Specific Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Purple Scholarship
1) 3.50 or higher cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) verified by a copy of an official high school transcript.
2) Submission of 250-350 typed essay on the topic, “The Importance of a College Education in the African-American Community”.
Gold Scholarship
1) 2.80 to 3.49 cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) verified by a copy of an official high school transcript.
2) Submission of 250-350 typed essay on the topic, “The Importance of a College Education in the African-American Community”.
Completed scholarship application packets must be postmarked NO LATER THAN: April 21th, 2017.
Mail the completed scholarship packet to the following address:
Chi Iota Iota Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1943
Columbia, SC 29202
Incomplete applications and late applications will not be considered nor returned to the applicant.
For additional information, please contact Troy Robinson at or at 803-360-8873.