DR. VIVIENNE MALONE-MAYES BAYLOR BLACK

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PURPOSE

The intent of the scholarship is to help alleviate the financial burden associated with the pursuit of higher education at BaylorUniversity. It is our desire to reward hard working, dedicated and committed students.

CRITERIA

1.Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 semesterhours.

2.Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 36 hours atBaylor University.

3.Scholarship applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.8 on a scale of 4.0.

4.Scholarship applicants must demonstrate a financial need.

5.Scholarship applicants must submit a typed essay of a least 300 words and no more than 500 words. The essay should be double-spaced and properly referenced with citations.

6.Scholarship applicants must participate in a 30 minute interview with the scholarship selection committee.

7.Scholarship applicants must submit a COMPLETED application.

8.Scholarship applicants must submit a scannedUNOFFICIAL copy of their transcript.

9.Interviews will be conducted during the month of Marchon the Baylor University campus.

DISTRIBUTION

The scholarship will be awarded bi-annually prior to the fall and spring semester. The recipient will receive $1,000-$1,500 to be distributed in two (2) equal payments of $500-$750 per semester.

APPLICATION CHECK LIST

  • Currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours
  • Must have a 2.8 GPA
  • Demonstrate a financial need
  • Completed 300-500 word double spaced essay with referenced citations
  • Must submit completed application by February 24, 2017
  • Must submit an unofficial transcript in PDF format

Applications should be emailed to:

Questions may be directed to

Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholarship Application

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Baylor Address:

Phone Number:

Baylor Email Address:

Personal Email Address:

Student I.D. Number:

Permanent Address:

Please list all forms of Financial Aid (Include scholarships, loans, federal/state grants, and work study)

Source of FundsAward AmountDuration

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Dr. Vivienne Malone-Mayes Scholarship Application

Classification: GPA: Major:Minor:

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Estimated Graduation Date: ______

What is the total number of people in your household? ______

Of the above number, list the names of those attending college and their respective school.

NameCollege/University

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List Honors/Awards that you have received while at Baylor.

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List any activities and/or organization that you have been involved in as well as any leadership positions you held while attending Baylor University.

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Essay Topic:

The United States has encountered unsurmountable racial and political unrest in the past 12-24 months. If you could write letter to your congressman about the issues, what would you say and what would be your recommendation(s) on how our nation’s leaders could improve in these areas.

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The Baylor Black Alumni Club is a Non-profit 501 3(c) organization that supports a cooperative agreement with the Baylor Alumni Network

Baylor Black Alumni Network One Bear Place 97170 Waco, Texas 76798

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