Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Theta Omega Chapter Post Office Box 1315 Killeen, Texas 76540 muthetaomega1908aka.org Dear Graduating High School Senior, We are excited about your interest in applying for our 2016 Scholarship. Our organization is committed to providing service and support to deserving students in our Central Texas community. One of our goals this year is to award $10,000.00 in scholarship money to high school seniors from schools within the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Belton, and Temple communities. Please mail your completed application packet to our post office box by March 11, 2016. You will be contacted by phone to schedule an interview if your application packet was selected. A letter will be sent to notify you of the final results. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to be a service to you. Best Wishes, Mu Theta Omega Chapter 2016 Scholarship Committee Application Packet: Completed Application, Typed Essay, Letters of Recommendation, Transcript, and Documentation of Community Service Hours. Essay Topics (select one): 1) Why should community service be valued? 2) Upon high school graduation, how do you plan to contribute back to your community? Essay Guidelines: Typed only, 1 ½ pages, Doubled Spaced, 12 PT, Arial or Times New Roman Font The title page should include your full name and the name of your high school. Recommendation Letters (2): Submit a letter from a person within your community (neighbor, pastor, etc.) and a letter from someone at your school (teacher, counselor, etc.). Transcript: Submit your current high school transcript. The transcript should be stamped, sealed, or signed by your school’s registrar. Community Service Hours: Provide signed documentation of community service hours. DUE DATE: MARCH 11, 2016 Application Packets post marked after this date will be returned. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Theta Omega Chapter 2016 Scholarship Application Applicant’s Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Name of High School: ____________________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Contact Information: Mailing Address E-mail Address Primary Phone Secondary Phone Applicant’s Family Information: Father/Guardian Occupation Level of Education Annual Household Income (approximate): Number of other sibling(s) attending college: Mother/Guardian Occupation Level of Education Applicant’s Extra Curricular Information: List your active organizational participation. Give the number of community service hours you have documented (e.g. National Honor Society 30 hours). Club/Organization Name Dates Served Position Held Service Hrs Applicant’s Academic Information: List college preparatory classes you have taken (e.g. AP Biology 12th grade). Subject(s) Current Grade Point Average: Grade Level(s) Current Class Rank: Yearly Average Applicant’s Future College Information: List the names and locations of your top three college/university choices. Have you applied? What is your intended major and/or minor? Applicant’s Awards and Certification Information: Name or Purpose of Award Sponsoring Organization Date Received You may use the space below to provide additional information about awards or personal achievements. (optional) Thank you for applying for the 2016 Scholarship of the Mu Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We are excited about your endeavor to graduate from a college or university. Please be sure that you have fulfilled all of the requirements to successfully submit this packet. Your signature on this application indicates that you have provided accurate information to the best of your knowledge. Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Parent’s / Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________ (Application is invalid without parent/ guardian’s signature)