Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation Scholarship
The mission of the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation is to promote and uplift the education of youth and the advancement of communities. This is achieved through it involvement in various activities and initiatives. These activities are to support both the national initiatives and programs of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated as well as support other local philanthropic interest in St. Louis metro area. The Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation Scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who live in the city of St. Louis or St. Louis County. This is a one-time, non-renewable award. Multiple awards will be made.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a high school senior
- Be African American
- Live in the city of St. Louis or St. Louis County
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
- Plan to attend a 4-year college or university next year
Finalists for these scholarships may be required to participate in an interview.
Awardees will required to submit documentation from the university where the student enrolls confirming attendance. Funds will be disbursed in September 2022.
Recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation scholarship reception. Date is to be determined.
Questions? Contact Rod Washington rwashington4@gmail.com
- Donor
- Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Epsilon Lambda Chapter
- Award
- Varies, $500-$5,000
- Deadline
- 04/02/2022
- Supplemental Questions
- Update your Scholarship Central General Application to list the college/university you plan to attend. Have you been accepted to that college/university?
- Guidance Counselor's Name
- Guidance Counselor's email address or phone number
- List high school activities (sports, clubs, offices, etc.).
- 1. Activity
- 2. Describe involvement (position, office, award, letter, recognition)
- 3. Years
- List community activities (church, scouts, volunteering, etc.)
- 1. Activity
- 2. Years
- 3. Office, award, letter, recognition
- List any awards, honors or leadership roles NOT included in the questions above.
- Award, honor or leadership role
- Years
- Employment
- 1. Employer
- 2. Address
- 3. Position
- 4. Frequency (ie. hours/week)
- 5. Dates (start date/end date)
- Write a 500 word essay on the topic “What a College Education Means to Me.”
- SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a 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.
- SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who 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.
- APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize The Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. 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. I understand that all awards will be made at the sole discretion of the Foundation, and the decision by the Foundation will be final.
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