Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Inc.

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

P.O. Box 157104

Cincinnati, OH 45215-7104

October 25, 2018

Dear Applicant:

Please find enclosed the necessary information to apply for the KappaAlphaPsiFraternityInc. “FredHeiselJr.” Grant-In-Aid Award.Specifically, you will find:

1.General Information concerning requirements and qualification procedures

2.Application

3.Cover Page for Essay

4.Interview Key Factor Areas

Please, also note that all applications must be submitted by March 31, 2017to be considered for this year's grant. A High School Transcript and a clearly legible photo ID (no driver’s license photo please) is required, along with a Letter of Acceptance from the university or college before the application can be processed.

Forward all completed applications to:

Adrian M. Cunningham

Chairman, Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Committee

P. O. Box 429265

Cincinnati, OH 45242

Enclosures (4)

Fred Heisel Jr. Grant-In-Aid Award

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION, INC.

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

Purpose

The purpose of the Fred Heisel Jr. Grant is to provide financial assistance to deserving males enrolled in institutions of higher learning. Unlike other financial aid programs, the Fred Heisel Jr. Grant is an award to help defray the cost of achieving a secondary education or vocation.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Fred Heisel Jr. Grant, an application must be submitted and the applicant must meet the following guidelines:

  • Male High School Senior
  • Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 or higher
  • Official Transcript
  • Letter of acceptance from an institution of higher learning
  • Photo Identification (Preferably High School year book photo)

Awards

The Foundation’s Scholarship Committee of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will determine recipients of the Fred Heisel Jr. Grant. This decision will be based upon meeting all application qualifications, a one-page essay on "Why Attending College is Important", and an in-depth interview. The interview will explore four key factor areas that include Achievement, Leadership, Scholarship, and Community Service.

Application Deadlines

All applications must be completed in full by March 31, 2018 and returned as indicated on the cover letter.

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Fred Heisel Jr. Grant-In-Aid Award

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION, INC.

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2018)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date: / SS #: / DOB:
Name:
Last / First / Middle
Address:
Street / Apt. No.
City / State / Zip Code
Home Phone / Cell Phone / Email Address

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

(How are you financing your college education?)

List all grants, scholarships, and loans you are receiving and/or applying for (include the amount of the award).

EDUCATION

Elementary/Jr. High School / Name & Location / Year Graduated
High School / Current GPA

COLLEGE

Have you taken the SAT or ACT?
If so, please include score.
ACT Score / SAT Score
Which college to you plan to attend?
Have you been accepted to this school; please check box? / Yes / No

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Fred Heisel Jr. Grant-In-Aid Award

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION, INC.

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

Essay (300 Words or Less)

"It is important to further my education because…”

Fred Heisel Jr. Grant-In-Aid Award

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION, INC.

Cincinnati Alumni Chapter

Interview Key Factors

During your interview, please be prepared to discuss the following:

Past and Current Achievements (sports, school, church, etc.)

Demonstrated Leadership Ability (classroom, school activities, clubs, etc.)

Scholarship (your GPA, other awards for academic excellence)

Community Service (church work, hospital service, etc.)

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