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1 Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc. Collegiate Scholarship Application 1 | Rev. 1/2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Incorporated was founded on January 15, 1908 at Howard University, in Washington Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African-American collegiate women. The sorority was founded on the ideals of sisterhood, scholarship and service to all mankind.

2 The Sigma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc. is committed to the development of America's youth. In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education. Through gifts provided by our community donors and the contributions from members of Sigma Tau Omega , we are pleased to announce the availability of six (6) $2,500 scholarships!

3 Please help us in selecting deserving recipients who meet the following criteria: high school seniors who are African-American, or of African-American descent will graduate with a minimum grade point average of in 2018 attend Apex, Athens Drive, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Green Hope, Holly Springs, Middle Creek, Panther Creek, Apex Friendship, OR reside in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs or Fuquay-Varina AND attend a Wake County magnet, charter or private school will study full-time at an accredited two or four-year institution in the fall of 2018.

4 Prospective applicants may obtain a pdf scholarship application from our website at: Click on the link on the left hand side Programs and Initiatives . At the bottom of the page, click on the link Sigma Tau Omega Scholarship Application Form. Please send the completed scholarship application via email to: Application deadline is April 1, 2018. Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc. Collegiate Scholarship Application 2 | Rev.

5 1/2018 APPLICATION CHECKLIST _____ Go to our website to obtain a pdf scholarship application. On the left hand side, click on Programs and Initiatives . At the bottom of the page, click on the link for Sigma Tau Omega Scholarship Application. _____ Save completed application with your first and last name and send via email to: Application can also be scanned to the scholarship email. _____ Official School Transcript *Request certified copies of your transcripts from your school to be sent to: _____ Two letters of recommendation (please use the forms provided- additional information may also be provided on a separate sheet of paper).

6 Please print the provided recommendation forms to be completed. Once completed, scan and submit them with your application. *Letters of recommendation should be adults who can testify to the character and/or personal drive of the applicant such a s teachers, employers, religious leaders, guidance counselors, troop leaders or other adults (family members excluded). _____ Completed Essay _____ Application Agreement *Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed application must be submitted by April 1, 2018 by email to: Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc.

7 Collegiate Scholarship Application 3 | Rev. 1/2018 APPLICANT INFORMATION Last Name First Name MI Street Address Apt. # City State Zip Code Phone # (include area code) Date of Birth Race/Ethnicity Gender Email Address EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Name of School Street Address City State Zip Code Phone # (include area code) Fax # (include area code) Name of School Counselor GPA (weighted) Class Rank Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc.

8 Collegiate Scholarship Application 4 | Rev. 1/2018 EXTRA-CURRICULAR/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Name of Group/Activity Grade (check boxes that apply) 9th 10th 11th 12th Position held (if applicable) HONORS/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Name of Group/Activity Grade (check boxes that apply) 9th 10th 11th 12th Position held (if applicable) Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc.

9 Collegiate Scholarship Application 5 | Rev. 1/2018 COLLEGE/ACCEPTANCE STATUS (Please indicate which school you plan to attend) College/University Acceptance Plan to attend (yes/no) Sigma Tau Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority , Inc. Collegiate Scholarship Application 6 | Rev.

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