2023 Graduation Awards Application

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Applicants may submit their application packet electronically or by mail.

To submit your application packet electronically complete this electronic form.

To submit your application by mail, print and complete the application packet. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by the postmark deadline.

MAIL TO:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Omega Omega Chapter
Ruscel Reader, Scholarship Committee Chairman
P.O. Box 40092
Bakersfield, CA 93384
Postmark Deadline – Tuesday, February 24, 2023

Application packet must include completed application, personal essay, (2) signed letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a headshot of the applicant.

There are two (2) options for submitting official transcripts.

You may have your school’s registrar mail an official transcript that includes your fall semester senior grades by the postmark deadline.

You may send transcripts electronically via Parchment. Submit electronic versions of your transcript via email to scholarships@akabakersfield.com.

Only official transcripts will be accepted. Application packets that fail to include all items and/or are sent after the postmark deadline will not be considered.

Scholarship award nominees will be notified by email on or after March 17, 2023.

The Graduation Awards program will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6 pm at Bakersfield High School Harvey Auditorium.
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Signature of Parent/Guardian to approve submission of application* This field is required.By signing below, I hereby approve of my student to submit an application for a scholarship. (The scholarship committee considers GPA, CP/Honors/AP courses in progress, community and school activities, community service and financial need. The committee’s decision is final.) *Applicants older than 18 may sign for themselves.
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Personal Essay * This field is required.Who are you? How has your life been shaped by the African American experience with regard to your goals, dreams, personality and character? Follow the rubric for the personal essay. TYPE your personal essay and include your full name and phone number on each page. Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. It is recommended to use 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Submit your essay as a PDF if submitting electronically.
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Recommendations* This field is required.Submit two (2) letters of recommendation. If submitting an application packet via mail, ensure each letter of recommendation is in a sealed envelope and signed by the person offering the recommendation. If submitting an application packet electronically, ensure the letter is in a PDF format and is signed by the person offering the recommendation. Recommendations must be from any two of the following: High School Teacher, BSU or Project BEST Advisor, Pastor/Minister, High School Principal, High School Counselor, Employer, Personal Acquaintance (not a relative).
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Headshot* This field is required.If selected to receive a scholarship, the headshot provided may be shown during the Graduation Awards Program. Ensure the submitted photo is not pixelated or too dark to see the applicant. The photo should only include the applicant and the applicant should be professionally dressed. Avoid distracting photo backgrounds.
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TRANSCRIPT

Official transcripts may be mailed directly to Kappa Omega Omega by the
School. Official transcripts are stamped with the school seal and mailed in a
sealed envelope. Transcripts must include fall semester senior grades.
Transcripts may be submitted electronically via Parchment. Submit electronic
versions of your transcript via email to scholarships@akabakersfield.com.

Official transcripts must be received by the Sorority no later than the application
deadline. Transcripts received after the deadline will not be considered. You’re
welcome to email scholarships@akabakersfield.com to confirm your
transcripts were received.

Mail official transcripts to:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Omega Omega Chapter
Ruscel Reader, Scholarship Committee Chair
P.O. Box 40092
Bakersfield, CA 93384
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