Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated    Rho Chi Omega Chapter
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Dr. Olivia Harris Sanders Academic Scholarship for Minority Students Achieving Academic Excellence  
Instructions for Applying for the Dr. Sanders’ Scholarship
 
To be considered for this scholarship, a student must:
Be currently enrolled in one of the following schools:
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU)
Athens State University
Calhoun Community College
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Oakwood University
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Be a minority undergraduate (male or female) student.
Have completed one semester (12 hours) at the respective institution.
Have a cumulative and prior semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above.
 •     Have not been a recipient of the scholarship/stipend the previous award year.  
 
                   Application Package Requirements  
Dr. Olivia Harris Sanders Academic Scholarship Application Form

Submit an essay of 250 words, and no more than 350 words, on the following topic: “What will my footprint mean to the world?”.  Please describe how any academic achievements, community service activities, examples of leadership or other personal characteristics will impact the world, making you deserving of this scholarship. The essay must be typed and double spaced. Include your name in a running header on all pages of the document.

Submit a recent academic transcript. An unofficial or official transcript will be accepted.

The complete application packet (application, transcript, and essay) must be submitted together as one complete packet.  To be considered, the packet must be received electronically by November 9, 2020, 11:59 pm CST.  Any questions should be emailed to rcoscholarships@gmail.com.


Scholarship Essay Rubric
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Last Name
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State
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Phone Number
Application Submission:                    https://www.aka-rco.org/scholarship-os
I certify that the information I have given is complete, true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.  I further affirm that I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances in completing this application that would make me ineligible to receive this scholarship.  I understand that any misrepresentation of information by me can disqualify me from consideration. *
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