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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedÒ
OMEGA MU OMEGA
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March 1, 2021
Greetings,
I write to you on behalf of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Mu Omega Chapter. The Omega Mu Omega Chapter was chartered September 18, 2016 in the City of Philadelphia. Since that time, we have been committed to the continuing education of high seniors in the city of Philadelphia in their pursuit of a college degree. In accordance with this commitment, we have enclosed information regarding scholarship opportunities that we offer.
We ask that you review this information as soon as you are able so that you may present it to your graduating seniors. The scholarship application period opens March 5 and closes April 30, 2021. We believe this provides ample time for qualifying students to complete and submit the online application.
Thank you for your time and anticipated support of this endeavor. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to email Tyra Ford or Jocelynn Norris, Scholarship Committee Chair and Co-Chair, at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dr. Milika Singleton, President
Omega Mu Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Omega Mu Omega Chapter2021 Scholarship Application Packet | Due April 30, 2021
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEWAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® OmegaMu Omega Chapter is pleased to announce its fifthannual college scholarship awards. Throughout ourhistory, education and youth-focused programinitiatives have been at the forefront of thesorority’s service mission.
Omega Mu Omega Chapter was charteredSeptember 18, 2016 in the City of Philadelphia,serving communities along the river. It is the intentthat this opportunity be made available toAfrican-American/Black students residing in thePhiladelphia County of Pennsylvania, whodemonstrate academic excellence, good citizenshipand community service.
1) The Omega Mu Omega ChapterFreshman Scholarship is a one-time,$1000 award based on scholasticachievement, extracurricular activities,leadership and community service.Applicants are planning to attend anaccredited four-year college or universityduring the fall semester of 2021.
2) The Yvonne Cooper Watson MemorialScholarship is a one-time $1000 awardwhich supports the higher educational goalsof a deserving female student pursuingEducation, Physical Education and/orHealth. The applicant must attend aHistorically Black College/University(HBCU) during the 2021 – 2022 academicyear.
3) The Omega Mu Omega ContinuingStudent Scholarship is a one-timescholarship awarded to a student who hasmatriculated at any metropolitanPhiladelphia college or university and hasdemonstrated financial need. The applicantmust be referred by the Office of StudentAffairs, Dean of Students or their designee.
4) The Norman and Betty WilsonScholarship is a one-time, $500 book awardwhich supports the higher educational goalsof a deserving female or male student withfinancial need. The applicant must attend aHistorically Black College/University(HBCU) or Temple University during the2021 – 2022 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria for the Omega Mu OmegaFreshman, Yvonne Cooper Watson Memorialand Norman and Betty Wilson Scholarships:● The Omega Mu Omega Freshman Scholarship
is open to female or male high school seniors.● The Yvonne Cooper -Watson Memorial
Scholarship is open to female high schoolseniors.
● The Omega Mu Omega Freshman and YvonneCooper Watson Memorial Scholarships requirethe most recent official transcript reflecting aminimum cumulative unweighted overall GPAof 3.0/4.0.
● The Norman and Betty Wilson Scholarship isopen to female or male high school seniors andrequires the most recent official transcriptreflecting a minimum cumulative unweightedoverall GPA of 2.5/4.0.
● All applicant awardees must be accepted by anaccredited 4-year college or university in thesummer or fall following graduation.
● All applicants must be currently enrolled in anaccredited high school in Philadelphia County.
● All applicants must upload two (2) letters ofrecommendation: one (1) from a teacher at theircurrent high school and one (1) from a personwho can speak to the applicant's character.Letters from friends and family members willnot be accepted.
● All applicants must submit an essay in responseto the prompt associated with the scholarship forwhich they are applying. Essay prompts and therequired number of words are on the next page.
● Applicants may choose to submit SAT or ACTtest scores (optional).
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Omega Mu Omega Chapter2021 Scholarship Application Packet | Due April 30, 2021
Eligibility Criteria for the Omega Mu OmegaContinuing Student Scholarship:● Applicants must be recommended by a
metropolitan Philadelphia area college oruniversity Office of Student Affairs, Dean ofStudents or their designee.
● Continuing student applicants must submit theirmost recent official transcript.
● Applicants must submit a 400 - 500 word essayresponse to the prompt associated with thescholarship for which they are applying. Essayprompts are below.
ESSAY PROMPTSThe Omega Mu Omega Freshman Scholarship
Please submit a 400-500 word essay responding to the following prompt –
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was founded in 1908 by 16 African American college students. Theseambitious women exhibited excellence by supporting and assisting each other through the rigors of collegewhile pooling their resources of time and talent to be of service to the people around them and to the largerAfrican American community. Describe a time when you demonstrated excellence in accomplishing a goalwhile managing competing priorities.
The Yvonne Cooper Watson Memorial ScholarshipPlease submit a 400 – 500 word essay responding to the following prompt –
Yvonne Cooper-Watson was a health and physical education teacher in Connecticut. She was a graduate ofHampton Institute, and was a member of Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.Describe ways that you plan to use your interest and expertise in health, education and/or physical fitness tobetter your community and have a positive impact on the lives of people around you.
The Norman and Betty Wilson ScholarshipPlease submit a 300-400 word essay responding to the following prompt –
Norman and Betty Wilson were hard working, loving parents of modest means. Although financiallychallenging at times, they believed in helping others in the community and were proud to provide a debt-freecollege education for their daughter. Describe how receiving this scholarship will provide financial relief foryou or your parents and help you to achieve your goals.
The Omega Mu Omega Continuing Student ScholarshipPlease submit a 400-500 word essay responding to the following prompt –
The Omega Mu Omega Continuing Student Scholarship was established to support a rising sophomore, junior,or senior attending a Philadelphia metropolitan college or university who has demonstrated financial need.Applicants must be referred by the Office of Student Affairs or the Dean of Students, or their designee.Describe the circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance and explain how this scholarship canpositively impact your ability to continue your education.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Omega Mu Omega Chapter2021 Scholarship Application Packet | Due April 30, 2021
Additional InformationThe award recipient will be expected to attend an award reception to be held in her/his honor on Sunday, June 6,2021. The monetary award will be dispersed to the recipient upon proof of enrollment in a four-year, accreditedcollege or university. For any questions, please email Tyra Ford, Chairman or Jocelynn Norris, Co-Chairman [email protected].
APPLICATION UPLOAD DIRECTIONS AND CHECKLISTAll required documents should be uploaded through the application form https://bit.ly/omoscholarshipapp. Acompleted application must include:✔ Application Form indicating the scholarship for which you are applying
✔ Official Transcript reflecting the applicant’s most recent unweighted GPA
✔ Letter(s) of Recommendation –For the Omega Mu Omega Freshman, Yvonne Cooper Watson and Norman and Betty WilsonScholarships:
● #1 (must be from a teacher at the student’s current high school)● #2 (may be from a coach, church leader, community leader, volunteer/employer manager, etc.)● Include your name when you save your recommendation letter. (Example:
Recommendation1-JaneDoe and Recommendation2-JaneDoe)
For the Omega Mu Omega Continuation Scholarship:● One recommendation from the Provost or Dean of Students or their designee describing the
applicant’s financial need.● Include your name when you save your recommendation letter. (Example:
Recommendation1-JaneDoe)✔ Essay response including the appropriate number of words
✔ SAT or ACT scores (optional)
Your completed application and supporting documents should be received by Omega Mu Omega Chapter on orbefore April 30, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Complete your application and upload all documents here:*https://bit.ly/omoscholarshipapp
*If you do not have access to internet or a computer to upload your application, scan your complete packet andemail it as an attachment to [email protected] or mail it to:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Omega Mu Omega Chapter
Scholarship CommitteeP. O. Box 27595
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Omega Mu Omega ScholarshipApplicationAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Mu Omega Chapter is pleased to announce its annual college scholarship awards. Review the scholarship packet for requirements and essay prompts. For any questions, please email Tyra Ford, Scholarship Committee Chairman or Jocelynn Norris, Scholarship Committee Co-Chairman at [email protected]. Please return this application with your most recent official transcript, reference letters, and your essay as a complete package, no later than April 30, 2021.
Submit Online: Online submission is the preferred method https://bit.ly/omoscholarshipapp.
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Email Option: [email protected]
Mail Option: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Mu Omega Chapter P. O. Box 27595 Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Student First Name *
Student Middle Name
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Omega Mu Omega Chapter Freshman Scholarship
Yvonne Cooper Watson Memorial Scholarship
Omega Mu Omega Continuing Student Scholarship
Norman and Betty Wilson Scholarship
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For which Omega Mu Omega Scholarship are you applying? *
Have you applied for or received any other scholarship aid for the upcomingsemester? *
If yes, from where?
What is your cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)? *
SAT or ACT Score (Optional)
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High School Skip to question 17
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High School InformationPlease answer the following questions about your high school.
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CurrentCollege/UniversityInformation
This section is for current matriculating college students who are applying for the Omega Mu Omega Continuation Scholarship.
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Counselor Last Name *
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Do you have a recommendation letter expressing your financial need from either ofthe following: the Provost, Dean of Students, or either of their designee? *
If you answered, "Yes," above, please upload the letter expressing financial need.
Please upload your most recent, official transcript:
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This section is for information about the colleges/universities to which you have applied and plan to attend during the 2021-2022 academic year. If you are a current college student, this can be your same college/university.
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Number of persons under 18 living at home (including yourself).
Number of siblings in college.
To which colleges/universities have you applied? (Enter the name and location ofeach). *
To which colleges/universities have you been accepted or are pendingacceptance? (Enter the name of each along with "accepted" or "pending").
Which college/university do you plan to attend for the 2021 - 2022 academic year?*
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I am not sure if I am attending an HBCU.
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Additional Information and Recommendations
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Is this college a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)? *
What is your intended major/ minor? *
List your community/extracurricular activities. Provide your participationinformation. Name, Position Held and Date
First name of your 1st recommendation letter writer. *
Last name of your 1st recommendation letter writer. *
Title of your 1st recommendation letter writer. (Teacher at your current school) *
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First name of your 2nd recommendation letter writer. *
Last name of your 2nd recommendation writer. *
Title of your 2nd recommendation letter writer. (Coach, church leader, communityleader, volunteer/employer manager, etc.) *
Email of your 2nd recommendation letter writer. *
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Family Members
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I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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EssayPlease refer to the essay prompt for the scholarship for which you are applying.
Do you have a family member who is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated? *
What is the name of your family member who is a member of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Incorporated? (If you are a college student and a member of anundergraduate chapter, please indicate that below). *
What is your relationship to your family member? *
What is the name of her chapter, if you know it? (Enter your chapter if youindicated you are a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated).
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AcknowledgmentStatement
Should I be selected as a scholarship recipient, I give permission for my name, photo, essay, and/or biographical information to be published by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Mu Omega Chapter for use in print and electronic media (i.e. pamphlets/brochures, websites and social media). I certify that all information contained herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting false or otherwise inaccurate information is cause for forfeiture of any monetary award.
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Please refer to the essay prompt for the scholarship for which you are applying andupload your essay here.
Is there any other information you would like us to consider when reviewing yourapplication?
Applicant Signature (Sign or type your name below to indicate your agreement withthe statement above). *
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