2014 Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship
Scholarship Guidelines and Application
This scholarship may be used at any two or four-year College or University
Trade, Technical and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible
Scholarship Award: 1st Place $1,000.00
Eligibility:
African American male high school senior attending school in Arlington or Tarrant County area:
- Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Completed Scholarship Application
- Complete Academic Profile
- Application and required documents must be postmarked by March 31, 2014
- Must be able to attend scheduled interview
- Finalists will be notified of interviews by April 5, 2014
- Financial need will be considered
Application Package:
- Official application form
- Completed Academic Profile
- Official high school transcript - Transcript must be unopened with the counselor’s signature along the back of the envelope. Submitting an unofficial transcript will disqualify your application.
- Proof of SAT or ACT score – All scores must be sealed and unopened. Students can order their scores from the ACT/SAT testing websites. Submitting unsealed scores will disqualify your application.
- Three letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, community/civic leader, minister/pastor, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, or Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- 1000 word essay, 1” margin, doubled spaced, typed, 12 point font on the topic:
“Who has been the most influential leader in the African American community in this past century?”
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2014 Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Academic Profile
This form must be completed and signed by your high school counselor.
Name of Applicant: ______
High School: ______
High School Address: ______
Test Score: SAT ______ACT ______
Date of Graduation: ______
Class Rank: ______Class Size: ______
I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information given on this academic profile form is correct.
Print Name: ______
Title: ______
Signature: ______
Date: ______
Telephone: ______
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2014 Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
Name: ______Date of Birth: ______
High School: ______
Address: ______
City, State, Zip Code: ______
Telephone: ______Alt. Telephone: ______
Cumulative GPA: ______Parent/Guardian Household Income: ______
Parent/Guardian: ______Relationship: ______
Address (if different than above): ______
City, Sate, Zip Code: ______
Activities (School, Church, Community, Youth Groups):
Offices held at School, Church, Club, or Other:
Special Awards or Honors:
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2013 Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
Career Objectives:
I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information I have given on this application is true and correct. I understand that any false statements could disqualify me from eligibility to receive the scholarship.
______
Signature of Applicant Date
______
Signature of Parent / Guardian Date
Mail Completed Application Package to:
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 150301
Arlington, Texas 76015
For more information, please contact:
Or visit arlingtoneducation.org
- Scholarship funds will be disbursed over the course of two semesters and administered through College or University upon receipt of proof of enrollment.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
To be considered for the scholarship, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:
______Completed Application and Academic profile
______Attend a Tarrant County area high school.
______An OFFICIAL transcript showing at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 (A) scale, or the equivalent. Transcript must be unopened with the counselor’s signature along the back of the envelope. Submitting an unofficial transcript will disqualify your application.
______Three letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, community/civic leader, minister/pastor, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, or Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
______Unopened ACT or SAT Scores – All scores must be sealed and unopened. Students can order their scores from the ACT/SAT testing websites. Submitting unsealed scores will disqualify your application.
______1000 word essay, 1” margin, doubled spaced, typed, 12 point font on the topic:
- “Who has been the most influential leader in the African American community in this past century?”
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2014 Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship
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