Columbia (Mo.) African American Association Memorial Scholarship

CAAA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

 The Columbia African American Association (CAAA) is committed to the development of America’s youth; specifically targeting African American students living in the Columbia, Missouri area.   Our children are the future leaders of America and we accept the challenge and responsibility of preparing them for success.  Our top priority is to cultivate and develop responsible citizens and leaders.

CAAA has established a scholarship fund to assist talented young African Americans in their pursuit of higher education.  The CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund will be presented in honor of former Columbia African American high school students who are now deceased.    Applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify.  Children, relatives and friends of CAAA members are eligible to compete for the scholarship; however they must adhere to the same strict requirements.

 Individuals applying for the CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund must complete the entire application packet and submit to :

Columbia African American Association (CAAA)

P.O. Box 1632

Columbia MO. 65205

ATTN: CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NLT APRIL 2, 2012

This application is intended to give the scholarship committee a glimpse into your personality — who you are; your academic and personal successes; and your future goals/ambitions.  Our scholarship committee will review all applications and announce the winners in May.  Applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements and deadlines to be considered.:

1.  Applicant must be African American

2.  Applicants must possess/maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (cumulative)

3.   Applicant must attend a Columbia, Mo., public high school

4. Applicant must provide verification of enrollment to an accredited college, university, technical or trade school.

5.  Applicants must complete and submit application packet no later than April 2, 2012 (see below). Packet must include:

• Scholarship application
• Written essay
• Official Academic transcript
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

 If you have questions concerning this application or our scholarship fund please contact, Melvin Clayborne, (315) 408-5604 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (315) 408-5604      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (315) 408-5604      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (315) 408-5604      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (315) 408-5604      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, or Anthony VanBuren, (571) 332-0155 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (571) 332-0155      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (571) 332-0155      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (571) 332-0155      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (571) 332-0155      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Good luck and we wish you all the best in this and future endeavors

CAAA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Section A - General Information

Applicant’s Name:___________________________________________________

Last First MI

Permanent Address: _________________________________________________

Number and Street Phone

___________________________________________________________________

City State Zip

Date of Birth ____________________________________________________________________

Month Day Year

Gender:   Male______ Female______

Name of Parent or Guardian:  

_______________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Address: _

_______________________________________________________________________

Number of children in family?  ___________________ Ages ___________________

Please indicate (X) your family’s adjusted income from last year’s tax return.

__________Under 30,000   __________$30,000-$50,000 __________$50,000-$70,000  __________ Over $70,000

Do you have a family member (Mother, Father, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle) who is an Alumni of Douglass, Hickman, or Rockbridge? If yes, complete the following : Name (include maiden), School, year of graduation, relationship to student.

Name and phone number of guidance counselor or favorite teacher:

________________________________________________________________________

Section B - Education Program Information

I will complete high school by June 20??? and enroll in an accredited college or university by Fall 20??:

  Yes ___   No___

The month and year in which I will be completing high school:    ___________________

What high school are you currently enrolled?

What is your present grade point average (GPA)?

What college or university are you planning to attend (include address)?

Have you been accepted by the college or university indicated above? Yes ___ No___

ACT SCORE ____________ DATE ______________________________

SAT SCORE ____________ DATE _______________________________

If you have not been accepted, to what other colleges or universities have you applied?

To date, have you received any other scholarship offers? If yes, from who and for what amount?

Section C - Student Profile Information

List academic accomplishments (example: honor roll, dean’s list, Who’s Who or any other additional honors, awards/scholarships received). 

List community service activities (example: Church, Big Brothers & Sisters, DARE, Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up, Boys & Girls Club etc…) you have participated in.

List extracurricular school activities and leadership involvement (athletics, student body president, membership in clubs/organizations, ROTC, cheerleading, band, basketball team captain, drama club, booster club etc…) include offices held.

What are your career goals?

In what ways do you think your career goals will enable you to contribute to your community?

Why do you think you should be selected by the Columbia African American Association as a scholarship

recipient?

Section D – Student Essay Information

Please write a 500-word essay on the following (Spelling and grammar will be graded):

1. The black community is witnessing the decline of its youth receiving a college education, Why is it important for American black youth to receive a college education?

Section E – Attach Official Academic Transcript

Section F – Attach Recommendation Letters (2)

For questions or more information, contact:

Anthony D. VanBuren

Chair

                                CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund                                                  

Hickman High School Alumni,        

"Class of 1979"

 (571) 332-0155 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (571) 332-0155      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (C)

 (703) 644-2247 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (703) 644-2247      end_of_the_skype_highlighting (H)

 Anthonyv@columbiaafricanamericanassociation.com

Melvin Clayborne

Vice-Chair    

CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund     

Hickman High School Alumni,

"Class of 1980"

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melvin@columbiaafricanamericanassociation.com

Keener A. Tippin II

Treasurer,

CAAA Memorial Scholarship Fund

Hickman High School Alumni,

"Class of 1979"

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