Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter Scholarship for Current Undergraduate Students

The Gamma Omega Alberta Gantt/Mattie Harvey Scholarship is made available through the Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing. Established in 2010, this scholarship is made possible by way of gifts made by Mrs. Alberta Gantt, a 75 year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and other fundraising efforts. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to degree seeking students who are currently enrolled in a four year college or university and to assist students with successful degree completion.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

  • Be a full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours with at least a sophomore standing or beyond at an accredited four year degree-granting institution
  • Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0
  • Demonstrate a financial need
  • Demonstrate active involvement in community building on their campus
  • Be a permanent resident of St. Louis City, St. Louis County or St. Charles County, MO

Finalists for this scholarship will be invited to a personal interview.

Funds for this scholarship will be disbursed in FALL 2022.

Questions? Contact gammaomeganews@gmail.com

Donor
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter
Award
$500 - $1,000
Deadline
10/31/2022
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  2. List your honors and extracurricular activities (including school, community church, etc).
  3. Work experience
    • 1. Company/employer
    • 2. Address
    • 3. City, State and Zip Code
    • 4. Phone number
    • 5. Job title
    • 6. Dates of employment
  4. STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR): Upload all pages of your 2022-2023 Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR is the document resulting from the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are unable to file a FAFSA for any reason, please contact My Scholarship Central at support@myscholarshipcentral.org or (573)-303-8688 for guidance on information that may be submitted as a substitute.
  5. List the name and amount of scholarship/grants (exclude loans) you will receive for next school year:

  6. ESSAY: Write a 500-600 word essay on ONE of the following topics:

    1. The recent confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson once again placed a spotlight on diverse leadership and representation in institutions of power. Describe the role that access to education has in achieving the status and positions of Justice Jackson and how it might impact people of color.

    Or

    2. Climate change is caused primarily by human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and farming livestock. Scientists warn that the likely rate of change and the earth’s temperature will be much faster over the next century than any climate shift in the past. If climate change continues to advance at an accelerated pace, what will be the consequences for people, and what could be done to mitigate damages to the earth?

  7. AKA-Gamma Omega RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, professor, teacher, counselor or other similarly qualified individual who is familiar with your academic work and will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  8. AKA-Gamma Omega SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of a supervisor, advisor or other similarly qualified individual who is familiar with your community service or campus/school involvement and will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  9. By entering my full name below, I authorize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Omega Chapter and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I have read the instructions carefully and understand that the information contained in this application is confidential. I understand that failure to meet any or all of the stated requirements automatically disqualifies me as a candidate. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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