Scholarships available from the Monarch Awards Foundation - apply today!

March 13, 2012

 

 

The Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc.

1.800.616.5708 – www.MonarchAwardsFoundation.org

 

The Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Nu Omega Chapter. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the oldest Greek-letter organization established by Black college women in America, was formed in 1908 by nine Howard University students. It soon became America’s premier organization for college-educated women, focusing on academic excellence and community service. The international sorority has grown to over 760 chapters, both undergraduate and alumnae.

Chartered as a graduate chapter on July 9, 1982, Xi Nu Omega established The Monarch Awards Foundation in 1988. The Foundation is pleased to offer a scholarship of up to $3,000 to a graduate of a Chicago Metropolitan Area High School currently attending a

Must have obtained at least a Second Semester Freshman status at an accredited four-year HBCU

and be working on a first Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

Must show proof of graduation from a Chicago Metropolitan Area High School

Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Must submit the following by April 16, 2012.

* Completed application form

* Two (2) copies of typed essay on given topic

* Two (2) letters of recommendation

* Official sealed college transcript with raised seal

 

 

Both female and male students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than

 

 

Please feel free to make additional copies of the letter and application for those interested. Applications are also available at www.MonarchAwardsFoundation.org. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please

feel free to contact Marilyn Lacy via email at maf2012scholars@yahoo.com or by telephone at 1.800.616.5708.

Sincerely,

Marilyn G. Lacy

Latrice E. Eggleston, Ph.D. Marilyn G. Lacy

President 2012 Scholarship Chairman Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 19166 – Chicago, Illinois 60619-0166 – 1.800.616.5708 – www.MonarchAwardsFoundation.org

 

THE MONARCH AWARDS FOUNDATION, INC.

2012 Historically Black College/University Scholarship Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please Print):

NAME _____________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

HOME ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________

CITY _______________________ STATE ____________ ZIP _______________

HOME PHONE___________________________

CAMPUS PHONE_________________________

WORK PHONE___________________________

CELLULAR PHONE _______________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________

ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

CURRENT CAMPUS____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________

CITY ________________________ STATE _____________ ZIP _______________

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.)__________ On a 4.0 Scale

MAJOR ________________________ MINOR ______________________________

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE __________________________________

EMPLOYER __________________________________________________

HOURS PER WEEK ___________

 

List any awards, honors, or scholarships you have received while in college. Name of Award/Honor

Description

Date Received

The Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc.

Attn: 2012 Scholarship Chairman

P.O. Box 19166

Chicago, Illinois 60619-0166

Monday, April 16, 2012 and mailed to the following address:

Awardees must submit proof of 2012 summer or fall enrollment before disbursement of funds.

Historically Black College or University. To be considered, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

 

  

ESSAY QUESTION:

 

On a separate sheet of paper, please respond to ONE of the following questions:

 

A. Select a creative work (a novel, a film, a poem, a musical piece, a painting or other work of art) that has influenced the way you view the world and the way you view yourself. Discuss the work and its effect on you.

　

B. If you were to protest something, for or against, what would it be and why?

 

Your essay must be 1-2 pages, and typed double-spaced in 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. Your essay should include an introductory paragraph with a clearly stated thesis, supporting paragraphs that develop the thesis, and a concluding paragraph that brings closure to the topic.

Essays will be evaluated on clarity, organization, development, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation, among other features.

Please include two (2) copies of your essay with your application.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

 

 

 

1. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

You must submit two letters of recommendation with your application. List the names of the people writing the letters.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Please submit an official sealed transcript(s) of all college work.

I do hereby certify that the information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. I am fully aware that any intentional falsification of information contained within this application may result in the denial of this application. I also recognize that plagiarism in the essay will disqualify my entry. I further realize that this scholarship may be revoked if I fail to meet the designated requirements of application.

_________________________________ ______________________________________

Signature of Applicant                                        Date

Application and materials MUST be submitted and postmarked no later than

April 16, 2012 List campus activities and organizations in which you participate. Include leadership positions/ accomplishments.

Activity/Accomplishment

Role

Dates Participated

 

 

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:

ESSAY GUIDELINES:

If additional space is needed, you may attach a separate sheet. Do NOT submit a resume.

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External Scholarships Available via HBCUConnect.Com!

November 07, 2011

Disclaimer:  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage this site or endorse this scholarship program.  This information is provided for informational purposes only.

External Scholarships Available via HBCUConnect.com - visit their website today!

Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment Save Scholarship/Grant was established in June 2007 to provide scholarships to undergraduates attending historically black colleges and universities. 
 

The Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship was developed to provide educational opportunities for talented individuals pursuing advanced degrees at the master's level and to acknowledge and honor the unique contributions of Dr. Ralph W. Shrader, the only AFCEA Chairman of the Board to be elected to two different two-year terms. Dr. Shrader championed increased opportunities for women and minorities in the communications and electronics fields. 
 

VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship --- scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in an eligible major and currently enrolled in an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) institution in the United States. Distance-learning or online programs affiliated with one of these institutions are eligible. Candidates must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application. 

To apply for the above scholarships or for additional scholarship information, please visit http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/

 

 

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Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Available - Apply now!

September 30, 2011

Disclaimer: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage these sites or endorse these scholarship programs.  This information is provided for informational purposes only.

Please see below for information about new undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs...

Scholarships for The University of Pittsburgh Post-Bac in the Health Sciences – For students who will graduate and who are interested in biomedical graduate training.  This program will help prepare students for graduate school, and will provide a rich, mentored, funded research experience prior to application.  The UPIRTA (University of Pittsburgh Intramural Research Training Award) includes 2 research pathways, one in autism and the other in Antibiotic resistant infectious disease.  Preference is given to Cheyney students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  For more information, visit http://www.healthdiversity.pitt.edu/programs/upirta.php.

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