2018 APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES
· Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Advocates for Youth Education, Inc. Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to worthy African American youth. The scholarship will promote achievement and encourage exceptional African American youth to seek professional and technical careers. The amount of the individual scholarships will be a minimum of $1,000 with at least eight scholarships being awarded.
· Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for each scholarship must be:
o An African American citizen of the United States.
o A graduating high school senior entering a four-year accredited college in
the fall after their graduation for undergraduate study.
o A GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale and a SAT score not less than 800 or
ACT score not less than 18.
o Recipient must show school/community leadership and volunteer service
during their high school years.
o A student with financial need for tuition and other college expenses.
o A good citizen with good attendance in their school.
· Application Procedures
o Each applicant must complete all parts of the application.
o A (250) words or less statement on the applicant future goals must be
included.
o An official transcript including this year’s first semester grades, class
rank, GPA (UW), and ACT/SAT test
o Two letters of recommendation from your counselor, teacher, advisor,
administrator, minister or employer must be included.
Applications are due no later than February 5th, 2018.
Advocates for Youth Education Indianapolis, Inc.
Scholarship Application
Deadline: February 5, 2018 (All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
(Please print)
Name: ______
(Last) (First) (Middle I.)
Address: ______City: ______
(Number) (Street)
State: ______Zip: ______Telephone Number: ______
Email Address: ______Gender: Male Female
Church or Religious Affiliation (optional): ______Date of Birth: ______
Applicant lives with (circle one): Mother & Father, Mother, Father, Grandparent(s), Mother & Step-Father, Father & Step-Mother, Other(s)
Number of sibling(s) in your home: _____ Age(s) of sibling(s): ___, ___, ___, ___, ___
Are you the first in your family to attend college (circle one)?: Yes No
How did you find out about this scholarship? ______
EDUCATION INFORMATION
Name of your high school: ______
Class Rank after 1st semester 09/17) ___/___ G.P.A. ___ Test Results ___ACT ____SAT
(unweighted)
Are you a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist (circle one)?: Yes No
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Mother’s Name / Father’s Name / Guardian’s NameOccupation & Workplace / Occupation & Workplace / Occupation & Workplace
Annual Income / Annual Income / Annual Income
APPLICATION DATA
List any advanced/honors courses or special academic courses you have taken during High School List the most recent course or program first.
Course or Program / Name of School or Site / Dates Attended / Length of CourseList School/Community Activities:
Activity / Year(s) of Participation / Office HeldList Any Community Service:
Voluntary Activity / Hours Volunteered / Years(s) of ServiceList Any Jobs:
Job Description / Name of Employer / Length of EmploymentList Any Awards or Honors You Have Received:
Kind of Award / Name of Agency/ Organization Granting Award / Year ReceivedDo you qualify for any special needs awards or grants? Yes No
If yes, please list: ______
COLLEGE PLANS
Please list all of the colleges that you have applied to (list in order of choice).
I. ______
II. ______
III. ______
What is your intended major? ______
Have you applied for the following?
Financial Aid: Yes No Other Scholarship(s): Yes No
If you answered yes to either of the above, have you received any aid or scholarships/grants? Yes No If your answer is yes, please list them below.
Please sign the following:
I understand that falsification of any information provided in this application will disqualify me for consideration for this scholarship.
Applicant’s Name / DateIn addition to the above, please submit the following by February 5, 2018:
1. In 250 words or less, please state your future goals, using a separate sheet of paper.
2. An official transcript including this year’s first semester grades, class rank, GPA (UW), and ACT/SAT test results
3. Two letters of recommendations from your counselor, teacher, administrator, advisor, minister or employer.
Send your application to:
Mr. Demontae Foots
Advocates for Youth Education Indianapolis, Inc.
P.O Box 44306
Indianapolis, IN 46244
Email:
Phone: 262-497-8483