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[Pages:3]The NAACP Pittsburgh Unit & the Pepsi Beverages Company Annual Scholarship Program

The Pepsi Beverages Company is offering a $3,000 scholarship in parnership with the NAACP Pittsburgh Unit to two (2) graduating African American High School Seniors who will be attending a College/University full-time in Fall 2014.

Criteria for Consideration: ? Be a graduating Senior in a City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County School ? Plan to enroll as a Full Time student at a college or university during Fall 2014 ? Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average ? Be involved in both school activities and community service ? Plan to pursue a major in one of the following areas: business, communications, sales,

marketing, human resources, finance, supply chain or engineering. ? Have or obtain a current NAACP membership

Interested Applicants Must Submit the Following by April 7, 2014 ? A completed application ? Two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a school official and one (1) from a

community organization ? Official School Transcript

A typewritten (double-spaced) essay of at least 750 words on the following topics: 1) "How my college or university graduation will enrich the community" or 2) "Why a college degree is necessary for the fulfillment of my future goals."

The winners will be recognized at the NAACP Human Rights Dinner on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Winners will receive their scholarship during the summer after submitting proof of full-time enrollment in a College or University for Fall 2014.

Please return completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and essay postmarked no later than April 7, 2014

NAACP Scholarship Committee NAACP Pittsburgh Unit 2203 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4599

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND / OR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

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Please return completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and essay postmarked no later than April 7, 2014

NAACP Scholarship Committee NAACP Pittsburgh Unit 2203 Wylie Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4599

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND / OR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

College/University you are planning to attend in Fall 2014. If you have not yet decided, please list those you are considering.

College/University Name

Major

Accepted

Annual Cost

(Yes/No) Tuition & Room/Board Fees

I am submitting this application to the Pepsi Bottling Company and the NAACP Pittsburgh Unit for consideration in the 2014 Scholarship Program. The information provided is true and accurate. I understand that incomplete or late applications, as well as applicants who do not meet the required criteria will be disqualified. Lastly, I understand that, if selected, I must provide proof of enrollment in order to receive payment.

Applicant's Signature

Date

Please check to ensure you have enclosed the following: [ ] Completed/Signed Application [ ] Two (2) letters of recommendation (1 school official, 1 community organization) [ ] Official School Transcript [ ] 500 Word Typewritten Essay

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