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Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship
Congratulations to the 2008 winners of the Reach for the Gold Scholarship!
Academic Scholarship Recipient: Ijeoma Mordi
Benevolent Scholarship Recipient: Noelle Kelly
To learn more about these phenomenal women, please click here to see their bio
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 $750 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 $500 will be awarded August 2009 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 summarize your academic performance and community involvement during your first year of college and postmarked no later than January 15, 2010. 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 senior in high school graduating in May/June 2009
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the Class of 2013 in the upcoming fall 2009 semester
- Applicant must have a high school academic average of 90 or better. (3.6 on a 4.0 scale)
- Applicant must have a minimum SAT score of 1350 or ACT score of 23
- Must not have applied to the Reach for the Gold Benevolent Book Scholarship. Applying to both scholarships voids both applications.
Benevolence Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America
- Applicant must be a senior in high school graduating in May/June 2009
- Applicant must be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college or university program for the Class of 2013 in the upcoming fall 2009 semester.
- Applicant must have a high school academic average of 80 or better. (3.2 on a 4.0 scale)
- Applicant must be involved in community service activities and demonstrate their commitment to their community.
- Must not have applied to the Reach for the Gold Academic Book Scholarship. Applying to both scholarships voids both applications.
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To apply for the Reach for the Gold Scholarship Fund 2009 submissions must be postmarked between April 1, 2009 and May 16, 2009 and must be mailed to the address below.
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Attn: Academic Achievement Committee, Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship
P.O. Box 1033
Washington, DC 20013
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Attn: Benevolent Committee, Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship
P.O. Box 1033
Washington, DC 20013
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Applications will be reviewed based on content, clarity, and creativity. Only applications postmarked between April 1, 2009 and May 16, 2009 will be considered. Winners will be notified during the month of August 2009 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.
For questions regarding our Reach for the Gold Scholarship, please e-mail us at scholarship@omegaphibeta.org.
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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