Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship
- Due Feb 16, 2019 by 11:59pm
- Points 0
- Available until Feb 16, 2019 at 11:59pm
Barbara Odom Wesley Scholarship.pdf
$3000
Eligibility:
African-American female high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas:
- Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Completed Scholarship Application
- Complete Academic Profile
- Complete Community Service Verification
- Application and required documents must be postmarked by February 17, 2018 – submissions postmarked after the deadline will not be considered.
- If applicant becomes a finalist, a personal interview may be required. Finalists will be notified of interview by March 17, 2018
Application Package:
- Official application form
- Completed Academic Profile – Must be signed by high school counselor. Submitting an incomplete form will disqualify your application.
- Official high school transcript - Transcript must be unopened with the counselor’s signature along the back of the envelope. Submitting an unofficial transcript will disqualify your application.
- Proof of SAT or ACT score – All scores must be sealed and unopened. Students can order their scores from the ACT/SAT testing websites. Submitting unsealed scores will disqualify your application.
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Two letters of recommendation from any of the following categories:
- School - Teacher, Principal, Counselor
- Community – Community Organization Sponsor, Civic Leader, Minister/Pastor
- Sorority - Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
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1000 word typed essay, 1” margin, doubled spaced, 12 point - Times Roman font style on the topic:
- How do you achieve excellence in leadership?
Scholarship funds will be disbursed and administered through the college or university upon receipt of proof of enrollment