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The Ethnic-Minority Scholarship application period is now OPEN!
Ten local high school students will be awarded a scholarship of up to $2,000 to help with college expenses. The annual scholarship competition is open to all local high school seniors who apply with a 2.5 GPA or higher; SAT score of 750 or higher (combined Math and Critical Reading); demonstrated leadership capabilities (church, school, community service); evidence of financial need; member of an ethnic-minority group; resident of Mecklenburg County (legacy applicants exempt); and applicant must be entering college as a freshman in the Fall of scholarship year. Please share this information as appropriate.
APPLICATION PACKET (All items must be included):
- Completed application
- Two letters of support from school, community, church or employers
- An official transcript, listing class rank and GPA
- Copy of acceptance letter from the institution the student plans to attend
- SAT scores (sealed copy) or ACT scores (sealed copy)
- One-page typed essay demonstrating financial need and why applicant desires the scholarship
- Head shot photograph of applicant; examples: passport, school or professional photo (no selfies)
- Self-addressed stamped envelope
All scholarship packets must be postmarked by May 7, 2021 to be considered. Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Mail to:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®
ALO Foundation Inc.
P.O. Box 33296
Charlotte, NC 28233
Awards:
- Recipients who attend a four-year college or university will receive a one-time up to $2,000 scholarship.
- Recipients who attend a community college will receive a one-time up to $1,000 scholarship.
Please email any questions to scholarship@alphalambdaomega.org. Wishing you the best!