Alabama A&M University
Washington DC Metropolitan Alumni Chapter
2013 Scholarship Application
Expires May 18, 2013
DATE: __________________________
NAME: __________________________
Gender: _____ Male ___ Female
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LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
MAIDEN
Permanent Address: ________________________________________________________________ _________________________
STREET
APARTMENT #
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CITY
Telephone #: ___________________________
U.S. Citizen: ___ Yes ___ No
STATE & ZIP CODE
Email Address: _______________________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Student ID: _____________________
Name of High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________
GPA: ____________ Diploma Received: ___ Yes ___ No Date Diploma Received: _________________
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
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Telephone Number
Relationship
Have you been admitted to Alabama A&M? ____ Yes ____ No ______ Current Student
If not have you applied for admission? _____ Yes _____ No
If yes, when:_____________________
When do you plan to begin classes? ______ Fall _______ Spring ______ Summer Year:__________
Intended Major(s): ______________________________ Intended Minor(s)________________________
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Will you live: _____ On campus ____Off campus
Student Type:
____ entering freshman
____ transferring student
____ continuing AAMU student
____ seeking second undergraduate degree
____ seeking graduate degree
How did you learn/hear about Alabama A&M University?______________________________________
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What are your educational goals?__________________________________________________________
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What leadership skills do you possess?______________________________________________________
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What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in?_____________________________________
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What types of community services or projects have you participated in?
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Explain why you should be awarded this scholarship?
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Please provide the names of family members who attend, attended or graduated from Alabama A&M :
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A double-space, typewritten in New Times Roman, 12 point fonts is required to complete your application. Below
are essay topics you can write about. Essay for an undergraduate student must be at least 300 words and no
more than four pages in length. Essay for a graduate student must be at least 500 words and no more than eight
pages in length.
Undergraduate student topics:
 Why are you attending Alabama A&M University?
 Your experiences as a student at Alabama A&M University
 What would you do to promote Alabama A&M University?
 Your knowledge of the Alumni Association and its relevance
Graduate student topics:
 Strategies for keeping alumni active in the life of the University
 Strategies for increasing the Alumni Association influence
Your application will not be processed unless it is signed and dated. Your signature certifies that the information
provided is true and that you agree to provide the required supporting documentation (current transcript and at
least two letters of recommendations) related to the application. Letters of recommendation from a
teacher/professor, a community leader, and/or a friend are acceptable.
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Alabama A&M University (AAMU)
Washington DC Metropolitan Alumni Chapter
P.O. Box 1187, Bowie, MD 20718
Scholarship Information
Who is eligible?
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Current high school graduates accepted to AAMU
Students currently attending AAMU and pursuing a degree
Students from Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia and Delaware
Criteria for Consideration
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Academic performance
Completed application package
Completed essay that address the topic
Letters of recommendations
Application Requirements
 Signed application
 An official transcript from the applicant’s high school or college (sealed envelope)
 At least two (three is best) letters of recommendations from a:
School official (professor, teacher, counselor typed on official letterhead)
Community leader (typed on official letterhead)
Friend or classmate
 A copy of the applicant’s acceptance letter to AAMU (high school seniors,
transferring and graduate students).
 A 300 word, type-written essay, double-spaced in New Times Romans, 12 point
font for undergraduate applicants, and a 500 word essay for graduate
applicants.
 A wallet size photograph
Requirements of Scholarship Recipients
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Join the Pre-Alumni Association
Volunteer one hour or more a week with the Office of Alumni Affairs
Submit a digital photograph to aamuwdcalumni@gmail.com
Attend Founders Day celebration activities
Maintain contact with members of the Washington, DC Alumni Chapter
Write a thank you letter to the members of the Washington, DC Alumni Chapter
Scholarship amount:
Scholarship deadline:
Scholarship contact:
$1,000.00
May 18, 2013
Renea @ (301) 627-3993 or
aamuwdcalumni@gmail.com