Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

ZETA OMEGA CHAPTER Wilmington, DE

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Pearls of Hope Foundation, Inc. Charitable Arm of Zeta Omega Chapter

Dear Scholarship Applicant, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Omega Chapter, is seeking college bound, female, graduating high school seniors for scholarship award(s) for the 2014-2015 school year. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist graduating high school seniors in obtaining a college education and promote Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s principles of sisterhood, scholarship and service to all humankind. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, the applicant must be accepted by a college or university granting a four-year degree. The recipient must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment before funds will be dispensed. Accompanying this letter is the scholarship application for the 2014-2015 school year. All applicants must be postmarked by April 3, 2015 and mailed to the following address: AKA Sorority, Inc Zeta Omega Chapter Attn: Pamela Ridgeway P.O. Box 9504 Wilmington, DE 19809 Sincerely. Pamela L. Sharpe, PhD., President Agnes Ogletree, President Pearls of Hope Foundation, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Zeta Omega Chapter Wilmington, Delaware

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DATE: _________________ NAME: ___________________________________________________________

(FIRST MIDDLE LAST) ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

(STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) DATE OF BIRTH: __________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: _________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________ TELEPHONE NO: ____________________________ COUNSELOR: _______________________________ DATE OF GRADUATION: ______________________ GPA(unweighted): ______ RANK IN CLASS: ________ SAT SCORES: V__________ M ________ DATE TAKEN _________ V__________ M ________ DATE TAKEN _________ ACT SCORES: _____________ ____________

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SCHOOL OFFICE HELD ___________________________________ _________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________ COMMUNITY ____________________________________ _________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________ NAME & ADDRESS OF THE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TO WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: ________________________________________________________________

FAMILY MEMBERS: NUMBER GRADE(S) BROTHERS ______________ _______________ SISTERS ______________ _______________ PARENTS ______________ _______________ GUARDIAN ______________ _______________ OTHER: ______________ _______________ (DO NOT COUNT YOURSELF) FATHER (OR GUARDIAN) NAME: __________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER: _____________________________________________________ MOTHER (OR GUARDIAN) NAME: __________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER: _____________________________________________________ Assessment of Needs: Anticipated Income: Tuition $ ______________ Scholarships $ ____________________ Room & Board ______________ Received ____________________ Transportation ______________ Applied for ____________________ Books ______________ Other (specify) ___________________ Fees ______________ Student Contribution _______________ Other (Specify) ______________ Other (Specify) ______________ TOTAL COST ______________ TOTAL INCOME: __________________ Attach an essay of 750 words or less detailing your community service work focused on uplifting and positively impacting the urban community. Also submit 2 recommendations – 1 from a school representative and 1 from a community representative. You must attach an official (unweighted) transcript along with SAT and/or ACT scores I certify that the information cited herein, and which I authorize you to verify is true and correct to the best of my knowledge _____________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date ______________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date