ZETA RHO CHAPTER
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
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2004 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Zeta Rho Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Zeta Rho Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to graduating high school seniors, who meet the eligibility standards and qualifying criteria.
Scholarship Awards
Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to graduating seniors of Los Angeles area high schools. These awards will be presented, and the awardees honored, on June 19, 2004, at their Annual Omega Salute and Scholarship Affair.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicant must be a black male, a high school senior, who will graduate by June 2004, who has qualified for college enrollment beginning September 2004.
Qualifying Criteria
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above
- Applicants must enroll in a college or university during the fall semester or quarter of 2004.
- Applicants must have been involved in community service or activity.
- Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities within his school and community
- All applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2004.
ZETA RHO CHAPTER
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
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2004 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
SUBMISSION FORMAT
The following information must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. The Scholarship Application Form, which must be signed by the school’s College Advisor or College Counselor.
2. A type written composition (double spaced, not to exceed two (2) pages) that includes the following information:
(a) Applicant’s leadership role(s) and responsibilities at school and in the community.
(b) Explanation of what effect or importance a college education will have on the
applicant’s future.
(c) An explanation of financial need.
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation from a faculty member and one from a community member. Recommendations from immediate family will not be accepted.
4. An official transcript.
5. A recent photograph, portrait type, minimum 3x5, of the applicant.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Applications that are incomplete, unacceptable format or received after the deadline,
April 5, 2004, will not be considered.
- The Zeta Rho Scholarship Committee will make selection.
- The awards will be distributed directly to the recipient upon verification of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Selected awardees and a parent will be the guest of Zeta Rho at its Omega
Salute/Scholarship Luncheon
Applications should be submitted to:
Omega Scholarship Committee
Attention: Kenneth Handcox
Post Office Box 93451
Industry, CA 91715-3451
Inquiries and questions may be directed to Kenneth Handcox at (909) 861-9494
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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC
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SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION INFORMATION FORM
Name of Student: ______
Address: ______
City, State, and Zip: ______
Date of Birth: ______Telephone: ______
Name of Parents(s) or Guardian: ______
I certify that I am a graduating senior and good standing at ______High School
and expect to enroll at______University/College in September 2004.
Signature of Student: ______
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THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR:
This is to certify that______has a G.P.A. of ______and that the attached composition(s) are the original work of the above named student (please attach a copy of the student’s transcripts).
Signed: ______Date: ______
Counselor / Administrator