College Cadre Heritage Scholarship

Application Information Sheet

The College Cadre Heritage Scholarship was established in 2014 by the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Atlanta College Cadre. The scholarship’s mission is to identify service-minded youth, and to provide them with financial assistance, support and encouragement towards achieving their goals and aspirations. Our church has benefitted substantially from the contributions of HBCU students and alumnae. Hence, the Scholarship is specifically geared towards high school graduates planning to attend a Historically Black College or University and an incoming freshman.

College Cadre Heritage Scholarships are awarded to students who share our church’s vision of excellence in education, leadership and service, and desire to make the community a better place for our people. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and exhibit leadership potential through community service.

The attached application will be used to consider applicants for the scholarship. Each applicant is required to submit an essay. The amount awarded per scholarship is dependent on our fundraising efforts.

All scholarship applications, attachments and essay must be received by Wednesday, June 12, 2016, by 5:00 p.m., at the Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore and Cultural Center, 944 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, Ga. 30310. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Scholarship Committee will notify the scholarship recipients by July 1, 2016. Each recipient is expected to attend a scholarship recognition banquet in July 2016 during which the scholarship will be awarded.

Please address questions regarding the application to the College Cadre Heritage Scholarship Committee, Kathy Ojore at .

College Cadre Heritage Scholarship

Pan African Orthodox Christian Church

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

944 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.

Atlanta, Georgia 30310

1.  Name ______Date ______

First Middle Last

2.  Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______

3.  Home Phone ______Cell Phone______E-mail ______

4.  Date of Birth ______Age ______Gender ______

5.  Name and Address of High School ______

Date of Graduation ______

6.  Current G.P.A. ______Class rank______Grade/year_____

Attach an Official transcript

7.  What is the name of the college or university that you plan to attend? Attach acceptance letter(s). ______

8.  List any other Scholarships that you have already been awarded.

Scholarship Name / Amount / Time Period / Other

9.  List Any Awards and Honors which you have received (attach additional sheets, if necessary

Name of the Honor or Award / Year When Given / Additional Information

10. Please describe your extra-curricular and community activities ((School, Religious, Civic, and Social Organizations)

Date / Activity / Leadership role if any

11. List Volunteer and Job Experience:

Date / Volunteer /job description

12. Please provide your estimated 2015-2016 school year financial information.

Estimated Costs / Estimated Resources
Tuition – Fee / Scholarships/grants
Room & Board / Loan(s)
Books/Supplies / Earnings
Transportation / Savings
Other (please list any anticipated
cost you may incur) / Assistance (please list any
you may receive)
Total: / Total:

13. Please provide two letters of recommendation. The author of each letter must identify their relationship to you and how long he or she has known you and in what capacity. The letter should be addressed to the College Cadre Heritage Scholarship Committee. The letters must be attached to your application.

14. “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” Marian Wright Edelman

Please submit a typewritten 100 to 150 word essay on the following: What does Marian Wright Edelman’s quote mean to you. Discuss how you hope to improve the lives of others.

I hereby certify that all the information provided herein is accurate, current, and true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I do hereby give the College Cadre Heritage Scholarship Committee, its members, representatives, and assigns my permission to confirm any of the facts contained herein.

Signature

Date

PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS BY Wednesday, June 15, 2016, by 5:00 p.m. to the:

Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore and Cultural Center

944 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30310

Attention: College Cadre Heritage Scholarship Committee

Any application or supporting materials

Received after June 15, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. will NOT be considered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL – 404-993-3210

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