National Panhellenic Conference Foundation

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE FOUNDATION

NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Women’s Scholarship Application Guidelines

This application consists of five parts and can be downloaded from

1. Completed application form

2. Personal statement including reasons for applying for this scholarship

3. Official high school transcript

4. One letter of recommendation from an academic advisor such as a teacher, principal, or counselor

5. One letter of recommendation from a personal contact, other than a family member

All applicants will be reviewed based on scholarship, school activities, community involvement, personal statement, and recommendations.

Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association (NAPAA) funds may be used only for undergraduate tuition, fees, or books. Scholarship monies will be awarded when NPC Foundation receives a copy of the recipient’s transcript and tuition bill, upon the conclusion of the Fall 2018 semester/quarter. If the recipient should withdraw from school during the 2018-2019 school year, she must immediately refund the total amount of this scholarship to the Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association so that another woman can receive the scholarship.

Applications and letters must be typed and sent to:

Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association Scholarship Committee

c/o Kimberly Shadwick

39 Ashington Lane

Brentwood, TN 37027

The deadline for the submission of applications isFriday, March 16, 2018. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure all necessary forms are received by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A scholarship application must:

Be a permanent resident of Metro Nashville, Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, or Rutherford counties and currently be enrolled as a senior in High School.

Intend to attend a college or university that has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) or National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) sororities.

Receive all requested recommendations in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature across the envelope flap.

Send all materials, application form, personal statement, two recommendations, and official transcript, to NAPAA Scholarship Committee postmarked byFriday, March 16, 2018 in a sealed envelope.

Winners will be presented at the NAPAA Spring Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Richland Country Club in Nashville. If unable to attend, a written message that will be read aloud to the attendees must be prepared.

If you have any questions please contact Kimberly Shadwick via email at .

NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Scholarship Application

Name: ______

(First)(Middle)(Last)

Email Address: ______

Home Address: ______

City, State, Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

High School: ______

School Address: ______

City, State, Zip Code: ______

School Phone Number: ______GPA: ______

Academic Guidance Counselor Name and Email: ______

Class Size: ______Class Rank: ______SAT ______ACT ______

Expected Graduation Date: ______College/University planning to attend: ______

Describe your participation and/or experience in the following categories, including length of participation. You may use separate sheets of paper if needed.

High School Activities:

High School Leadership Positions:

High School Recognition/Awards:

Community/Volunteer Activities:

Community/Volunteer Leadership Positions:

Community/Volunteer Recognition/Awards:

Work Experience:

This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholarship, school activities, community involvement, personal statement, and recommendations. This scholarship will only be awarded to a permanent resident of Metro Nashville, Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Rutherford, or Wilson counties, Tennessee.

• Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition, fees, and books.
• Scholarship monies will only be awarded when NPC Foundation receives a copy of the recipient’s transcript and tuition bill, upon the conclusion of the Fall 2018 semester/quarter.
• I agree to immediately refund the National Panhellenic Conference Foundation the total amount of this scholarship should I withdraw from school during the 2016-2017 school year.

Signature: ______Date:______

DEADLINE: March 16, 2018

All applications should be postmarked by this date.

Mail to: NAPAA Scholarship Committee

c/o Kimberly Shadwick

39 Ashington Lne

Brentwood, TN 37027

Applicant is responsible for verifying all required documentation is complete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Academic Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant: ______

Your Name: ______Position: ______

Address: ______

Phone Number: ______Email Address: ______

This applicant is applying for a scholarship. Please state below your evaluation of this candidate. Please type your response if possible and submit it in a sealed envelope with your signature written over the flap of the envelope.

NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Personal Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant: ______

Your Name: ______Relation to Applicant: ______

Address: ______

Phone Number: ______Email Address: ______

This applicant is applying for a scholarship. Please state below your evaluation of this candidate. Please type your response if possible and submit it in a sealed envelope with your signature written over the flap of the envelope.

NASHVILLE AREA PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Personal Statement Form

Name of Applicant: ______

Please describe your reasons for applying for this scholarship, your college and career goals, as well as financial need. Please type your response and limit response to one page. Return by March 16, 2018

with your application, recommendations, and high school transcript.