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Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship
Congratulations to the 2007 winners of the Reach for the Gold Scholarship!
Christina White
Han Givens
Financial hardship often serves as a barrier to gaining a college degree. A majority of our membership are first generation college students who have earned their college degree with the assistance of financial aid, a part- or full-time job, family support, and various scholarships and grants. The cost of tuition, room and board, and books can be overwhelming for college-bound students, particularly first-generation college students. One of the ways Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has chosen to assist in alleviating some of the financial burden associated with a college education is through the Reach for the Gold Book Scholarships.
There are two Reach for the Gold Book Scholarships. The first is the Academic Book Scholarship which is awarded to a candidate demonstrating academic excellence. The second is the Benevolence Book Scholarship which is awarded to a candidate demonstrating commitment and service to their community.
The Reach for the Gold Book Scholarships targets two women of color that are college-bound minority high school seniors. Each book scholarship is an award of $500 and is applied to the high costs of college textbooks in the first year of college. The award disbursement is as follows:
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The first disbursement of $250 is awarded once proof of enrollment at an accredited college/university is submitted to Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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The second disbursement of $250 is awarded the following semester if the student has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and upon receipt of a Renewal Request Letter. The Renewal Request Letter must be submitted by the award recipient and must summarize their academic performance and/or community involvement during your first semester of college. This letter must be accompanied with an official transcript indicating your first semester GPA.
Academic Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the Fall 2008 semester
- Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in May/June 2008
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the upcoming fall 2008 semester. Please note if the scholarship winner does not enroll in a qualifying educational institution by August 31, 2008 the award will be forfeited.
- Applicant must have a high school academic average of 90 or better. (3.7 on a 4.0 scale)
- Applicant must have a minimum score of 900 on SAT or 23 on ACT
Benevolence Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the fall 2008 semester
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the upcoming fall 2008 semester. Please note if the scholarship winner does not enroll in a qualifying educational institution by August 31, 2008 the award will be forfeited.
- Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in May/June 2008
- Applicant must have a high school academic average of 80 or better. (2.7 on a 4.0 scale)
- Applicants must be involved in community service activities and demonstrate their commitment to their communities.
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To apply for the Reach for the Gold Scholarship Fund 2008 submissions must be postmarked between April 1, 2008 and May 16, 2008 and must be mailed to the address below.
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship
P.O. Box 3352
Grand Central Station
New York, New York 10163
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Applications will be reviewed based on content, clarity, and creativity. Only applications postmarked between April 1, 2008 and May 16, 2008 will be considered. Winners will be notified during the month of August 2008 by telephone or US mail. All applications must be accurately completed and must include the home address and telephone number of where we may contact you over the summer.
PLEASE NOTE: An individual may not submit an application to both the Academic and Benevolence Book Scholarship. Candidates must choose one of the two scholarships that they deem most eligible for based on their academic achievement or community service experience.
The Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship is administered and funded by the
Alumnae Association of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. For more
information about the Alumnae Association and its activities please
click here.
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