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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Montgomery County, MD Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL 811 E. Randolph Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904January 20, 2017Dear Scholarship Applicant,The Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Montgomery County, Maryland wishes to provide financial assistance to deserving African American male graduating high school seniors seeking scholarships for higher education. Considered an under represented group, the 2017 Paul Robeson Scholarship is offered as an opportunity to graduating public and private high school male students in Montgomery County, Maryland to gain financial assistance by way of a one-time scholarship award from the Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL. This fund is a development of the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter.Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is a public service focus organization of college and university men which strives to develop leaders, to promote brotherhood and academic excellence and to advocate for the betterment of the community in which it operates. Information about the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in general and the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Montgomery County, Maryland particularly, may be obtained from the website .The Paul Robeson Scholarship Program is one of the most important awards programs sponsored by the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL. The IUL Chapter has awarded over $445,000 to deserving students across Montgomery County and regional counties through the Paul Robeson Scholarship.2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSA one-time academically based scholarship of $3,000 to $4,000 given to a male student with a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. A one-time general or need based scholarship given to a male student with an achievement of a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. The minimum amount of this award is $1,000.Applicants must state the scholarship to which they are applying.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSAcademically based scholarship - Resident of Montgomery County, Maryland; African American male; graduating Montgomery County, MD high school senior; Application as full-time student to a two-year or four-year college or university; GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 point scale.General scholarship - Resident of Montgomery County, Maryland; African American male; graduating Montgomery County, MD high school senior; Application as full-time student to a two-year or four-year college or university; GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 point PLETE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONSType-write a 500 word essay on the following topic: “What do you view as the three best opportunities socially, economically, and politically for young people to make a measurable impact in our communities and in our country?”Separately, write a 200 word biography of Paul Robeson.Submit an official high school transcript.Submit three letters of references: two from school officials (guidance counselor, principal, teacher, etc.) and one from a community organization or faith-based group.Description of your leadership qualities (e.g., in community, school, church, or athletics).Provide the minimum GPA required.Demonstrated financial need The completed and signed application and all other required documents must be mailed and postmarked by Friday, March 10, 2017. An incomplete application package will not be reviewed and therefore will eliminate you from further consideration. State which scholarship to which you are applying. Type or print legibly in the application form. Completed applications should be mailed to:Paul Robeson ScholarshipAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Iota Upsilon Lambda ChapterAlpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL811 E. Randolph RoadSilver Spring, Maryland 20904If you have any questions related to the application process, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,Clyde WilliamsChairman, Paul Robeson Scholarship Committee(301) 933-3681e-mail: c8wills3@Please note: All information you provide is considered confidential and becomes the property of the Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL, Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.PAUL ROBESON SCHOLARSHIP 2017 APPLICATION Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Montgomery County, MDAlpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IULPersonal DataName: LastFirstMIDate of BirthHome telephoneCell phoneStreet AddressCityCountyStateZipParent(s) or Guardian___________________________________________________________________________Educational Information High SchoolSenior CounselorSchool AddressCityStateZip From Dates attended ToHighest Graded Achieved Grade Point AverageAdditional College/Junior College If Attended Dates: from to Total Credit Hrs. GPASchool Honors, Awards and Extracurricular ActivitiesHonor/Award Received (Attach copy of certificate, if available) Continuation sheet may be used Date Received _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Paul Robeson Scholarship 2017 Application _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Extracurricular Activities (Include dates of participation) Continuation sheet may be used ________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________________ _______________ ______________________________________________________ _______________ ______________________________________________________ ______________ ______________________________________________________ ______________ ______________________________________________________ ______________Community Civic Activities & ServicesList those activities and services that directly involve the Montgomery County community and period of involvement ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________University/Colleges(s) You Plan to Attend _______________________________________________________ Name of University/College MajorAddress of Registrar________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paul Robeson Scholarship 2017 ApplicationFinancial InformationHow do you plan to finance your college education? Please indicate the best range of your family’s gross house household income by placing a checkmark in the space provided:____ $0 - $20,000 ____ $21,000 - $40,000____$41,000 - $60,000____ $61,000 - $80,000____ $81,000 - $100,000____$100,000 +Please provide any additional information that may have a bearing on your family’s financial situation (Example: single parent, medical expenses, unemployed parent, FAFSA, etc.)CertificationYour signature below is an affirmation that all information you provide is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Inaccurate or incomplete information submitted will be subject to disqualification and/or forfeiture of any award.Applicant SignatureDate___________________________________________________________________ ................
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