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DBL Annual Scholarship Application Guidelines

The Virginia Peninsula Education Foundation, affiliated with the Delta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is pleased to offer four $1,500 scholarships to a deserving student/s who meets the criteria on the enclosed application.  We ask that you circulate copies of this application to as many students as possible that meet the application criteria.  For additional information or questions, contact, Dr. Scott E. Carter via e-mail at dblscholarship@mail.com or (919) 922-1047.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA FOR MALE GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HAMPTON AND NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

The Virginia Peninsula Education Foundation, affiliated with the Delta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is pleased to announce its Scholarship Competition for male high school seniors, Class of 2024, who plan to attend college or pursue technical education immediately.  The Foundation seeks students who have demonstrated sustained academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and good citizenship.

PURPOSE:

These scholarships are awarded to encourage and assist male high school graduates of Hampton and Newport News Public Schools in the continuation of their educational pursuits.

THE SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Virginia Peninsula Education Foundation will award three scholarships in the amount of $1,500, to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, including a grade point average of 3.0, or higher, upon graduating from high school

The Virginia Peninsula Education Foundation may award one scholarship in the amount of $1,500, to an individual who demonstrates extraordinary potential and has a grade point average of 2.0, or higher upon graduating from high school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a resident of Hampton or Newport News, Virginia, who has applied for admission and been accepted to a post-secondary education program.

The scholarship award will be presented based on the following criteria:

1. Male student, graduating high school senior (2023-2024 school year)

2. The applicant must have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the time of application submission (3 awards)

3. The applicant must have earned a grade point average of 2.0 or higher at the time of application submission (1 award)

4. Evidence of good character

5. Evidence of financial need

6. Initiative

7. Employment record

8. Organizational membership

9. Offices held

10. Honors and Awards

11. A face-to-face interview of the applicant with the review committee

12. The Scholarship Committee will require verification that the applicant is enrolled in an accredited four-year college or technical program prior to tendering scholarship funds.

13. The applicant must provide two letters of reference. One letter must be from an academic staff member (teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator) from the applicant's high school who is familiar with the applicant's academic abilities and school activities.  A second letter from someone outside the school setting, such as a community or church leader.

14. The applicant must have demonstrated his involvement in extracurricular school or community activities

15. The applicant must submit an essay containing a minimum of 250 written words describing your educational and career goals.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applications are to be postmarked and/or electronically date-time stamped no later than Saturday, March 9,2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Please direct all questions to dblscholarship@gmail.com or call (919) 922-1047.

NOTIFICATION:

The winning recipient(s) will be notified of their selection by Monday April 15, 2024

DOCUMENTATION CHECK OFF REMINDER:

 ______application

 ______official transcript(s)

______two letters of reference

______essay

SELECTION:

 After evaluating all applications, the Virginia Peninsula Education Foundation will conduct interviews on April 6, 2024 (11:00 AM) at the below-indicated address.  ALL APPLICANTS MUST INTERVIEW.  Winners are expected to attend the Chapter's Black and Gold Scholarship Ball on May 25, 2024, where they will be presented to the public.

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