The Greater Huntsville Chapter

100 Black Men of America

Annual Scholarship Program

Application

2015-2016 Academic Year

The Greater Huntsville Chapter

Dear Applicant

The 100 Black Men of America, (BMOA) Inc. Greater Huntsville Chapter (GHC) is pleased to announce its 2016 Scholarship Program The 100 BMOA GHC is committed to the growth and development of America’s youth. In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education.Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors, the 100 BMOA GHC, Inc. is able to provide scholarships to deserving high school students. Scholarships will be awarded to selected graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and community involvement as they pursue a goal of higher education

The 100 BMOA GHC Scholarship awards are available to graduating high school seniors who maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 point system. Scholarships are provided to individuals on an equal opportunity basis regardless ofrace, sex, creed, or religious preference. The scholarship program is for freshman entering an accredited two or four-year college or university as a full time student.

Complete scholarships applications must be postmarked or received in the 100 BMOA GHC’s Business Office no later than midnight on March 1, 2016. Notification of awards will be sent by April 1, 2016. Award letters will be sent to selected applicants only. 100 BMOA GHC scholarship winners m ay request presentation of their scholarship award at their high school awards program by a member of the 100 BMOA GHC. Scholarship winners, their family and friends will be honored at a 100 BMOA GHC Scholarship Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2016.

Application packages must be mailed in their entirety from the high school Counselor’s Office. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Facsimiles will not be accepted; however the application may be copied.

Forward completed applications and all enclosures to:

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Greater Huntsville Chapter

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 5194

Huntsville, AL 35814

Sincerely,

Eddie C. Williams Ronnie J. Davis

Chapter President Scholarship Committee Chair

The Greater Huntsville Chapter

Scholarship Criteria

Applicants:

The criteria for selecting recipients for 100 BMOA GHC Scholarship awarded to freshmen entering an accredited two or four-year College or university or technical school as a full time student.

1)The applicant must be a US citizen residing in the Greater Huntsville area, consisting of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County; Athens and Limestone County; Decatur and Morgan County.

2)The applicant must complete all parts of the application and ensure that all materials supporting his/her application are included (recommendation letters and transcripts must be enclosed in separate, sealed envelopes) and mailed to the 100 BMOA GHC, at the address below by midnight March 1, 2016.

3)Applicants must have no less than a 2.5 cumulativeGrade Point Average upon graduation in order to qualify for a scholarship award (official copy of high school transcript is required).

4)In order to be complete, the application package must include:

Scholarship application (completely filled out)
Essay (300 word minimum) which will include the following

oA brief biography

oWhy you wish to attend college

oHow this scholarship will assist in your future goals and career objectives

Official copy of student’s transcript reflecting quarterly or semester grade point averages
Copy of SAT or ACT scores.
Counselor’s Report
Three letters of recommendation; (1) letter from Guidance Counselor (in addition to the counselor’s report), and two others

5)Immediate family members of the 100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter are not eligible to participate.

6)All of the items outlined above must be mailed together (in one package) to the Scholarship Committee. The package must be mailed or postmarked so that it is received in our business office, at the address below bymidnight March 1, 2016.

100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 5194

Huntsville, AL 35814

100 BMOA Greater Huntsville Chapter

The Greater Huntsville Chapter

Scholarship Counselor’s/Advisor’s Report

Attention Counselor or Academic Advisor:

The 100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter respectfully request assistance in ensuring that all students within the Greater Huntsville area are aware and have ready access to the 100 BMOA GHC 2016 Scholarship Award Application Packet. Your timely assistance and cooperation will assist the 100 BMOA GHC 2016Scholarship Committee in making our selections. Please provide the information requested below. In addition, we would appreciate your writing in the comment section any statement which you consider appropriate. All information you provide will be treated in a strictly confidential manner. Please include a current official transcript of the applicant’s high school credits.

Applicant’s Name ______

High School Name ______

How would you rank the applicant’s chances for scholastic success in an educational program in which standards are constantly becoming more demanding?

PLEASE CHECK ONE:

Outstanding______Excellent______Good______Fair______Poor______

How would you rank the applicant’s will to excel scholastically – his/her drive?

Outstanding______Excellent______Good______Fair______Poor______

Additional Comments:

Signature:______

Position:______

Counselor’s Report must be included in the scholarship package and mailed to the Scholarship Committee Chairman at the address below.

Deadline for submitting application is: Midnight CST on March 1, 2016 (received or postmarked)

P.O. BOX 5194 ~ Huntsville, AL 35814

(256) 536-8050

E-mail:

100 BMOA Scholarship Application

The Greater Huntsville Chapter P.O. BOX 5194 ~ Huntsville, AL 35814 ~ (256) 536-8050

E-mail:

Point of Contact: Scholarship Committee Chairman

Instructions for completion of application and scholarship package

1) All blanks must be filled in. If information is non-applicable, please write N/A in the blank

2) Application must be signed and dated.

3) Information must be complete and accurate.

4) Applicants should be prepared to verify family income and other financial aid upon request.

5) Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation with one letter provided by your school counselor. All recommendation

letters must be enclosed in their original sealed envelope in the scholarship application package. All completed packages must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the 100 BMOA GHC office by midnight March 1, 2016

6) Application must be typed or clearly printed in ink!

Application Date / Applicant Name / Date of Birth

Home Address ______

(Street Address including Apartment # or Postal/Rural Route and P.O. Box #)

City______County______State______Zip Code______

Home Phone______Cell ______High School ______

Mother’s Name & ddress______

Father’s Name & Address______

Guardian’s Name & Address______

Mother’s Occupation and Annual Income______$______

Father’s Occupation and Annual Income ______$______

Guardian’s Occupation and Annual Income______$______

Number of school-age children in the home______

What is your planned field of study? ______

Please list financial aid other than family support that you will be receiving. Examples: Scholarships, Work Study commitments, etc.

______

In what extracurricular and community service have you been especially active? ______

______

Please indicate the academic year & semester you plan to enroll at the school of your choice: Year____ Fall_____Spring_____Summer______

Essay Requirement: Please attach a typed essay (minimum of 300 words) describing your goals and future career plans.

Applicant’s Signature______Date______