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.
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
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.
