2012 Annual NJ State NAACP Convention
“Your Power, Your Decision – VOTE
Road Map to Affirming America’s Promise”
September 7 ~ 9, 2012
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel, 3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ
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2012 NJSCNAACP Annual Convention
“Your Power, Your Decision, Vote - Road Map to Affirming America’s Promise”
Greetings:
The New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP is pleased to announce scholarships for the academic year
September 2012- June 2013. The scholarships will be awarded to those seeking matriculated full-time
undergraduate and graduate programs at accredited institutions.
We are requesting your assistance in spreading the word about these scholarship opportunities to your eligible
students. Enclosed you will find a Scholarship Application Form that specifies information required for submission.
We ask that you or a designated member of your Guidance Office serve as a contact and clearinghouse to assure
the applications are filled out completely and have all the required documents attached. Please select an official
liaison to the New Jersey NAACP.
Scholarships points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
1. The student should be a minority US citizen entering college for the September 2012—June 2013
academic year. College acceptance letter must accompany application.
2. The student should have an active NAACP membership.
3. Must be a resident of New Jersey.
4. The student should have a minimum academic average of 2.8 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate.
Transcript included.
5. The student should be active in the community.
6. The student should submit a one page essay on “What the NAACP Means to Me,” printed on 8.5 x 11
paper, 1 inch margins on each side, double spaced, 12 point arial font.
7. The student must provide 3 letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, one from a counselor, and
one from a community, civic or church leader.
8. All applications should be complete without omissions to be considered. Applications will not be
returned after the award process.
9. The student must complete the scholarship application checklist and sign it.
10. The student or a designated representative must attend our Legislative luncheon to receive the award.
Submit the application and all attachments as single package by either mail or e-mail to:
 Mail to Adrienne Sanders * Attn: 2012 NJSCNAACP Scholarship Application
PO Box 1143, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 or email njscnaacpedcom@aol.com
 Questions may be addressed to Adrienne Sanders: njscnaacpedcom@aol.com or (732) 539-5329.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OR RECEIVED BY JULY 20, 2012, 11:59PM EST
NO APPLICATIONS HAND DELIVERED, FAXED OR E-MAILED TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE NAACP
WILL BE CONSIDERED
Scholarships will be awarded during the Legislative luncheon, September 8, 2012 from 12:00pm—2:15pm, at our
Annual Convention, at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ
08816. The student or designated representative will receive one gratis ticket, courtesy of the NJSCNAACP.
NJ State Conference of the NAACP
2012-2013 Scholarship Application 1
STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _______________
TELEPHONE: ________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME (for applicants under 21-years-old): __________________________________
FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED:
 Application Form signed by both Student and Parent/Guardian
 Student and Parent/Guardian information
 Student’s one page essay
 Student’s copy of NAACP membership card or receipt showing student is a member of the NAACP
 Student’s copy of transcript
 Student’s copy of college acceptance letter
 Student’s copy of financial commitment
 Three letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, one from a counselor, and one from a
community, civic or church leader
 List of student’s active involvement in the community – specify activities and organizations
NAACP MEMBER #: __________________ EXPIRATION DATE: _________ BRANCH: ___________________
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PLEASE CHECK CURRENT STATUS
 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
 GRADUATE STUDENT
ACADEMIC AVERAGE IN CURRENT SCHOOL: ____________________ OUT OF (i.e. 4.0, A-F, etc.): _______
NJ State Conference of the NAACP
2012-2013 Scholarship Application 2
INTENDED MAJOR: _________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE CHOICE: _________________________________________________________________________
HIGH
GRADUATION
SCHOOL: __________________________________________________________ DATE: _________________
UNDERGRADUATE
GRADUATION
SCHOOL: __________________________________________________________ DATE: _________________
GRADUATE
GRADUATION
SCHOOL: __________________________________________________________ DATE: _________________
I certify the information submitted is true and that I have read, understood and enclosed all required
documents.
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT: __________________________________________________ DATE: __________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (for applicants under 21-years-old):
___________________________________________________________________________ DATE: _________
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Submit the application and all attachments as single package by either mail or e-mail to:
Mail to Adrienne Sanders * Attn: 2011 NJSCNAACP Scholarship Application
PO Box 1143, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 or email njscnaacpedcom@aol.com
NJ State Conference of the NAACP
2012-2013 Scholarship Application 3