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CARROLL COUNTY NAACP BRANCH 7014 CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARD 2016-2017

CARROLL COUNTY NAACP BRANCH 7014 CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARD 2016-2017

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March 1, 2017

Every year, along with the Pehl Foundation, the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 awards at least one $1,000 Continuing Education Award to a high achieving student in Carroll County Public Schools planning to go to a trade school, college, or university.

Patricia Mack-Preston reported that the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 Continuing Education Award 2016-2017 application form is available in the Carroll County Public Schools guidance counselor’s office.

This year’s deadline is April 14, 2017.

The Carroll County NAACP Scholarship Application form is also available on the Carroll County Public Schools’ website under scholarships: http://www2.carrollk12.org/sch/counseling/scholarships/

Please find the form pasted below – and attached as a pdf document. Any questions contact the president of the branch, Ms. Jean Lewis at 410-861-6872 or jjlewis2@comcast.net

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CARROLL COUNTY NAACP BRANCH 7014

CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARD

2016-2017

*** AWARD AMOUNT $1,000 ***

Applicant Eligibility

ü The applicant is a minority student of African American descent that is graduating from a public Carroll County high school.

ü The applicant has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement throughout high school (unweighted GPA of 2.5 or greater).

ü The applicant has been accepted in a college, university, or certified trade school as a full time student.

ü The applicant has been active in school/community activities.

Application Requirements

1. Submit a complete application (all incomplete applications will not be considered).

2. Attach two letters of recommendation describing your positive attributes and likelihood of future success- one from school personnel & one from a non-family member.

3. Official high school transcript- Allow one week to receive from your school.

4. Copy of official letter of acceptance from college/university

5. Two page essay

6. Application must be postmarked on or before April 14, 2017.

Selection Criteria

Category Percentage Points

Essay 40

Transcripts (rigor of classes & GPA) 30

Community/School Involvement 20

Letters of Recommendation 10

NAACP Address

Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014

Attention: Continuing Education Award Committee

255 Clifton Blvd. Suite 310

Westminster, Maryland 21157

THE CARROLL COUNTY NAACP BRANCH #7014

2016-2017 AWARD APPLICATION

I. Student Information

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________State: _____ Zip Code: ________

Phone Number: ________________________________________

II. Family Information

Father/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________

Mother/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _______

Phone Number: _____________________________

III. Honors/Awards/Certificates

List all certificates, awards, and/or honors you have received. Use a separate sheet if needed.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

IV. School and Community Involvement

List all school related extra curricular activities

_____________________________________________________________________

List all community related activities

_____________________________________________________________________

V. Post High School Plan

Briefly describe your post high school educational plan.

_____________________________________________________________________

VI. Admission Information

In what college, university, or certified trade school have you been accepted? ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

What degree do you expect to receive? ____________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Major field of study: __________________________________________________

Career Goal: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

VII. Financial Profile (circle your answer)

Have you been awarded any other scholarships/grants at this time?

Yes No

If yes, list the name of the award and the amount

Briefly state your financial need: _________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

VII. Essay Section (answer all parts - maximum two pages)

Part I - Describe a person that you admire and give specific examples to support your reasoning.

Part II - What common characteristics do you share with that person? Give specific examples.

Part III - Describe a challenge that plagues the African American community. State how you plan to make a significant impact toward a positive change in the challenge area you chose.

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