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2023 African American Graduation Awards Scholarship Application
2023 African American Graduation Awards Scholarship Application
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Omega Omega Chapter and the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation invite all eligible African American students to apply for scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must live in Kern County; be enrolled as a senior in a Kern County high school; plan to attend a university, community college, vocational school, or military program.
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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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    Scholarship award nominees are notified by email
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    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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    List school, church or community organizations you are affiliated with and your position held (i.e. member, president, chairperson, etc). Example: Black Student Union - President - Year 11 & 12.
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    List school and community awards, honors and achievements you have received. Indicate the award, organization, and year in school when the award was received. Example: Citizenship Award - National Honor Society - Year 11.
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    Any financial information you provide is kept confidential. Check the category that best matches total annual household income.
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    Applicants older than 18 may sign for themselves.
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    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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    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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    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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