UNDERGRADUATE (UG) APPLICATION
                                                                                      etagammaomega.org

Dear Undergraduate College Student:

Thank you for your interest in the Eta Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2023 Scholarship.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is composed of predominately African American college educated women dedicated to service to the community with emphasis to nationally stated issues which affect the Black community.  For over 50 years, Eta Gamma Omega has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships, and we are proud to continue our program to offer annual scholarships to current undergraduate students.

Our chapter is currently accepting Undergraduate Scholarship applications from Undergraduate Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors with a home residence in the Greater Sacramento, CA area, and who will be continuing their undergraduate enrollment during Fall 2023.

The Kathleen Pitts Undergraduate Scholarship is named in honor of the long-time Eta Gamma Omega member. She was dedicated to helping youth obtain higher education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The completed scholarship application, with all PDF attachments emailed, must be received no later than Friday, March 17, 2023  at 11:59 p.m.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
     *Student’s permanent home is in the Greater Sacramento area (Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties).
   
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TO BE CONSIDERED:
     Step 1: Submit the online application.
     Step 2: Email the ATTACHMENTS which are to be compiled, scanned, and
                       emailed as ONE PDF FILE to the Scholarship Chairman at
                       akahgoscholarships@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, MARCH 17, 2023.
     Step3: Write in the email subject line, "NAME - UG Scholarship Submission"
                       (e.g. Sarah Jones – UG Scholarship Submission).  


REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

1) Recent color photo headshot  
2) Official transcript showing most recent cumulative grades
3)    A letter written and SIGNED by the applicant stating/expressing:  
               -- Qualifications and character traits for future success
               -- College and career goals and aspirations        
               -- Impact of your community service
               --How the HGO Scholarship will benefit your college and career goals,
               -- Your knowledge of the impact of African American influence on today’s society, and particularly on
                 your life
              -- Your understanding of the global impact of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® on today’s
                 America
               -- Any other information you would like the Committee to know about you as we consider your
               application for a scholarship award.

4)  One (1) letter of recommendation from school personnel, DATED and SIGNED by the author
       
5)  1040 Federal Tax Return, 2021 or 2022 (first 2 pages only showing income and dependents) from
      parent/guardian (Black out social security numbers before sending.)

Feel free to direct your questions to the Chairperson at akahgoscholarships@gmail.com.

Note: The scholarship selection process will take place in April 2023.


Sincerely,

Carrie Malenab                                                                 Nafeesah Young        
Eta Gamma Omega President                                     Scholarship Chairman