St. Joseph MO. Juneteenth Committee

Dear High School Senior,

The 2016St. Joseph MO. Juneteenth Committee would like to invite you to apply for our annual scholarship. We know that in these times that higher education is very expensive and that every dollar counts. Annually our committee offers this opportunity to all African-American Seniors to help ease this burden. The guidelines for applying for our scholarship are as follows:

  1. Applicant must complete and return the attached application by the deadline.
  2. Applicant must type an essay and adhere to the guideline stated on the application.
  3. Applicant must be an African-American Senior within the St. Joseph School District area schools.
  4. High school applicant must matriculate at a postsecondary institution in August/September immediately following high school graduation. College or postsecondary applicant must return to his/her previous institution or enroll at another postsecondary institution in the ensuing fall semester. Failure to enroll at the designated time will automatically forfeit all consideration to the scholarship.
  5. Successful applicant will be notified by the Scholarship Committee and mailed to applicant’s home address after the applicant has provided evidence of enrollment.
  6. Awardees will represent as Mr. and Miss Juneteenth in the Juneteenth parade and must be available for appearance at Senior Night and the parade in order to receive scholarship as well.
  7. Deadline: May 15, 2016

Complete the application and essay and send to the following address:

2016 Juneteenth Scholarship Committee

c/o Precious Love

2327 Angelique Street

St. Joseph, MO. 64501

2016 St. Joseph MO. Juneteenth Scholarship Application

Name (Last, First, Middle)______Sex (Male or Female)

Date of birth______

Name of Parent or Guardian ______Phone No.______
Address (Street or PO Box) ______

City, State, Zip ______

Parent Status (Check one)  Married,  Divorced  Separated  Deceased

Number in household size (Include yourself)______

List college/school that you will attend:______

What is or will be your Major?______

List name of social or community organizations you are or have been a member of, and any office held: ______

Attach a list of extracurricular activities you have participated in and indicate any offices held.

I have carefully read and fully understand the above and the enclosed information supplied to the 2016 St. Joseph, Mo Juneteenth Scholarship Committee. To the best of my knowledge, I attest that all of the above information is true. I am aware that any false information will automatically forfeit this application.

Signature:______Date:______

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School applicants (if appropriate)

To be completed by the Principal or Counselor at your high school.

Student’s Name: ______

1.High school graduation date ______

2.Has the applicant shown good citizenship while attending high school? If yes, please list an example: ______

3.Applicant’s Ranked ______in class of ______

4.List composite ACT/SAT or equivalent score______

5.Applicant’s Overall GPA ______

6.Please use the space provided below for a brief recommendation:

______

[If more space is needed, attach an additional sheet(s)]

Signature______(Principal/Counselor)

Date______

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Part III –Essay

Topic: “Juneteenth: Why is it still relevant today?”

Reflect on what is Juneteenth and why it is important that people in the United States and other countries continue to cultivate knowledge and appreciation of their freedoms not only on Juneteenth but everyday.

Essay Rules:

Essay format must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be typed in 12 pt. or 14 pt. Times New Roman or Arial font.
  • Double spaced
  • A bibliography must list all references used. Bibliography must in MLA format.
  • Word count cannot be less than 400 words or more than 500.
  • Essays must have a title and stay on the topic. They will be judged on the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and originality. Maps, drawings, pictures, and graphics should notbe included.
  • Work must be original, plagiarism of any kind will be cause for disqualification.

Deadline: May 15, 2016

Entries received after May 15th will not be eligible and will not be returned.