ELMIRA-CORNING BRANCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
P.O. Box 698
Georgia Verdier,
President
Elmira, New York 14902-0698
NAACP Service Scholarship
Marcia Peatross-Wilson,
Treasurer
Paulette Daniels-Hill,
Secretary
The focus of the scholarship is for the average student who is
trying for a significant upgrade/change in his/her life. And who is committed to
returning service back to the community.
All qualified students may (re)apply annually for the scholarship after 1st time
applicants are considered (even if the student has previously won the award).
The properly completed application package will consist of the following:
 An application which must be completed in its entirety and submitted via
email or postmarked by April 30th.
 An essay not less than 150 - 200 words regarding "Why I should receive the
NAACP Service Scholarship." Include in the essay:
Name, date of birth, high school presently attending, graduation
date, what institution do you plan to attend, planned course of
study or major, academic honors, participation in extra-curricular
activities, Participation in volunteer/community activities and
athletic accomplishments, special talents, interests, hobbies:
 Must have parents name, address and a working phone number
 One letter of recommendation.
 Attach an official school transcript and the recommendation from the
school official to this application.
The committee will review all applications and select awardees. The committee will
notify the winner. The scholarship will be presented to the winner after (s)he has
submitted proof of their graduation from high School or enrollment in some form of
post secondary educational institution.
ELMIRA-CORNING BRANCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
P.O. Box 698
Georgia Verdier,
President
Marcia Peatross-Wilson,
Treasurer
Elmira, New York 14902-0698
Criteria for Scholarship
Paulette Daniels-Hill,
Secretary
The Student must meet the following standards:
A. Have a scholastic average of at least C+ (2.5 GPA).
B. Be matriculating towards a high school diploma or its equivalent
C. Has demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, service to the
community in his/her life.
D. Use the scholarship at an accredited college, university, or other post
secondary professional or technical training institution
E. Be an African American resident within the geographical area covered
by the Elmira/Coming branch of the NAACP
ELMIRA-CORNING BRANCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
P.O. Box 698
Elmira, New York 14902-0698
RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Georgia Verdier,
President
**TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL OFFICIAL**
Marcia Peatross-Wilson,
Treasurer
Paulette Daniels-Hill,
Secretary
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applications for scholarship award may be submitted for any student who:
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Is a high school senior graduating in June of this school year
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Is enrolled in your high school as of the date of this application
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Has a scholastic average of at least a C+ (2.5 GPA)
NAME OF APPLICANT_________________________________________________________
(Address and phone number)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE___________
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL_____________________________________________
COMMENTS _________________________________________________________________
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NAME OF RESPONDENT SENDING THIS APPRAISAL ______________________________
OFFIC1AL TITLE OF RESPONDENT _____________________________________________
RESPONDENT PHONE OR EMAIL._______________________________________________