OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
RHO GAMMA GAMMA GRADUATE CHAPTER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
2008 RHO GAMMA GAMMA MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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2008 Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial Scholarship Application
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter are proud to announce
its 2008 Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial Scholarship contest. This scholarship program seeks to
recognize relatives of Rho Gamma Gamma chapter members who exhibit the qualities of
Scholarship – one of the four cardinal principles of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The objective
of this program is to provide financial assistance to college freshman who exhibit a diligent
commitment to fulfill life’s goals through education.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a consanguineous relative (i.e. related through blood) of a financial member of Rho
Gamma Gamma Chapter. (Said member must be in good standing and fully-financial
with the chapter, Tenth District, and the fraternity for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.)
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Be a gradating senior at a Chicago or suburban public or private high school.
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Submit official high school transcripts.
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Submit A.C.T. / S.A.T. Scores.
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Complete an Application Profile (see page 4 of application).
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Submit a typewritten essay (500 words maximum) on the following topic:
Senator Barack Obama is a candidate for President of the United States of America.
Although Black candidates have run for president in the past (most notably Shirley Chisolm
in 1972, Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988, Al Sharpton in 2000 and 2004, and Carol MosleyBraun in 2000), many describe Senator Obama’s campaign as being historical because he
won the 2008 Iowa Caucuses and national polls have him ranked either #1 or #2 behind
Senator Hillary Rodham-Clinton. In your assessment, is America ready for a Black man to
become President of the United States?
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Supply three (3) letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation shall attest to
the applicant’s character and commitment to higher education.
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Submit an official acceptance letter from an accredited college or university.
AWARD
Two (2) Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial Scholars will be selected. Each scholar will receive an
award of $1,000.00 payable at a rate of $500.00 per semester. The second semester award shall
only be paid if:
 The recipient earns a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in the first
semester of college; and,
 The recipient submits an official transcript from the college/university indicating
recipient’s first semester grade point average.
2008 Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial Scholarship Application
APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
 Official High School Transcripts
 A.C.T. and/or S.A.T. Scores
 Completed Application Profile Form
 Typewritten Essay (500 words maximum)
 Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
 University/College Acceptance Letter
 Submitted Application Received No Later Than May 9, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT!!
Completed package (see Application Package Checklist) MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER
THAN MAY 9, 2008, 5:00 P.M. at the following address:
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
RHO GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER
c/o Steven G. Watkins & Associates, P.C.
609 E. 75th Street
Chicago, IL. 60619
NOTES:
1. “Received” does not mean “postmarked!” The term “received” means that ALL
application materials must be in the possession of Steven G. Watkins & Associates P.C.
by the noted date and time.
2. Failure to follow either application and/or submission instructions shall result in
immediate disqualification.
3. Applicants are prohibited from applying to both the Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial
and Corneal A. Davis scholarships.
2008 Rho Gamma Gamma Memorial Scholarship Application
APPLICATION PROFILE FORM
(Please PRINT or TYPE)
1. Name________________________________________________Age__________Sex_____
2. Home Address_________________________________________Phone________________
3. Parent’s or Guardian’s Name(s)_________________________________________________
4. Parent’s or Guardian’s Address_________________________________________________
(only if different from applicant’s)
5. High School________________________________________________________________
Name
City
6. Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes ( )
No ( )
7. College(s) or University(ies) Under Consideration:
#
Name of College or University
Have You
Applied?
(Yes / No)
Have You Been
Accepted?
(Yes / No)
1.
2.
3.
8. Indicate composite A.C.T. Score_________ Total S.A.T. Score_________
9. Indicate Scholastic Awards or Honors (attach additional sheets if necessary)
___________________________________________________________________________
10. Extracurricular Activities (attach additional sheets if necessary)
CERTIFICATION
I, ___________________________, certify that the statements and information set forth herein
(Name of Applicant)
are true and correct.
Signature of Applicant
Date