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 Name
Occupation & 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 Course

List School/Community Activities:

Activity / Year(s) of Participation / Office Held

List Any Community Service:

Voluntary Activity / Hours Volunteered / Years(s) of Service

List Any Jobs:

Job Description / Name of Employer / Length of Employment

List Any Awards or Honors You Have Received:

Kind of Award / Name of Agency/ Organization Granting Award / Year Received

Do 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 / Date

In 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