Nu Beta Sigma Chapter
Jacksonville, FL Alumni
“Turning the Page: Ushering in a New Generation”
2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr.
Scholarship Application
Dear Scholarship Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of a long-standing tradition with the Nu Beta Sigma
Alumni chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. We are currently seeking young men that exemplify
the qualities of scholarship that will be honored at our annual NBΣ Scholarship Banquet “Turning the
Page: Ushering in a New Generation”.
This scholarship is in honor of Bro. Alfred Washington, who on April 1, 1986, became the first African
American County Court Judge in Duval County. During his twelve years on the bench he served the
needs of the county with distinction by “simply respecting the dignity of his fellow man”, and while he
unfortunately passed away at only 57, his impact is still felt in Duval's judicial and general communities.
The purpose of the Alfred Washington Scholarship is to reward scholastically high achieving male high
school seniors with $500.00 scholarships to apply to their college expenses, and recognize him at our
Scholarship banquet. Scholarship is one of the highest ideals of our illustrious organization, and as such
it is imperative that we promote this ideal among our high school male youth.
We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. High School Scholarship. In
order for you to apply for this application, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be presently enrolled as a high school senior at a high school located in the state of
Florida.
- Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA at the time of the application deadline AND at
the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
- Should be a responsible, supportive, self-disciplined, positive, and energetic individual
who is interested in the welfare of education and in the community.
- FINALISTS will be notified to attend the banquet & winner will be announced at the
banquet.
- The winner must attend the scholarship banquet to receive the award, 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,
May 17, 2015 - which will be at the Fire Fighter Hall, located at 618 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL.
Enclosed you will find the 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. scholarship application with forms attached.
The scholarship application must be date-stamped by April 30, 2015. Please make sure that the
following forms and documents are turned in:
- COMPLETED 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship Application
- Current Resume
- Scholarship Essay (between 500-1,000 words)
- OFFICIAL copy of high school transcript
- Two letters of recommendation:
o One from a faculty or staff member who can assess your skills.
o One from a non-family member (e.g., employer, pastor, etc.) who can assess your skills.
Once we receive your application, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your
application. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted! NO EXCEPTIONS! After applications
are received, applicants will be assigned points based off the following information:
- Application with resume
- Grade Point Average
- Recommendation Letters
- Scholarship Essay
- Overall Presentation
If you have any questions about the scholarship application, please contact us either at
[email protected] (904-300-3467) or [email protected].
Thank you for your time and good luck with the process!
Sincerely,
Bro. Mark Rogers
2015 Scholarship Banquet Chairperson
Nu Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter
Alfred E. Washington, Sr. (1941 - 1998) Biography
Born
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Family
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January 24, 1941 in Gainesville, FL to Oliver & Judy
Washington.
Spouse: Marian Washington (Billingslea) - College sweetheart
Children: Alfred, Jr., Alvin, Veronica & Verna
Siblings: Douglas Washington, Bernard Washington, Vera Ross
Grandchildren: Calvin, Victor, Christopher, Alfred III, Aliya
Education
• Bachelor of Science in History, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee,
AL 1964
• Juris Doctorate, Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL 1975
Employment
• Teacher: Lincoln Park & Ft. Pierce Central High Schools
• Instructor: Indian River Community College
• Public Defender: State of Florida 1974 - 1985
• Duval County Judge: 1985 - 1998
Professional Affiliations
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
• Member: Phi Delta Phi (Legal Fraternity), Tallahassee, FL
• National Bar Association
• Jacksonville Bar Association
• Florida Bar Association
• Perkins Bar Association
• Masonic Lodge (32nd Degree)
• Broach Schools
• Tots & Teens Association
Homecoming
• May 21, 1998
Scholarship Rules and Guidelines
In order to be eligible to receive the 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship, the following rules
apply:
1. Must be presently enrolled as a high school senior at a high school located in the state of
Florida.
2. Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA at the time of the application deadline AND at the
end of the 2014-2015 school year.
3. Should be a responsible, supportive, self-disciplined, positive, and energetic individual who is
interested in the welfare of education and in the community.
4. A total of one scholarship will be awarded. The number of awards is at the sole
discretion of the NBΣ scholarship committee.
5. The scholarship will be worth $500 and it is non-renewable. The award will be paid to the
school in one payment of $500 at the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester.
6. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university.
7. The NBΣ scholarship committee will judge the submitted scholarship applications.
Finalists will be selected based on the application and attached documents. The
scholarship recipient will be chosen and notified by June 7, 2015.
8. The NBΣ scholarship committee reserves the right to conduct an interview of the
finalists.
9. The scholarship recipients will be determined by NBΣ, and it is solely at the discretion of the
NBΣ scholarship committee to make the determination of which applicants followed the
guidelines as set forth in the application.
10. FINALISTS must attend the banquet, where the winner will be announced.
11. The winner must attend the scholarship banquet to receive the award.
Please be sure to complete the scholarship application form and include ALL attachments listed below.
Failure to adhere to the instructions will result in disqualification of your application.
1. COMPLETED 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship Application
2. Current resume
3. An official copy of your high school transcript showing your cumulative GPA (if SS# is on
transcript, please blot it out)
4. Two letters of recommendation:
• One from a faculty or staff member affiliated with your school (i.e. teacher,
counselor, principal).
• One from a non-family member (e.g., employer, pastor, etc.) who can assess
your skills.
5. A 500-1,000 word scholarship essay (information will be included in application)
Your completed application package should be date stamped no later than April 30, 2015 emailed to:
[email protected].
2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr.
Scholarship Application
Please print clearly or type and attach a current resume.
Part 1: General Information
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______________________ Zip Code: ___________
Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
High School Information
Current High School: __________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Dates of Attendance: ___________________________ to _____________________________
GPA: _______________ Expected Date of Graduation: _____________________________
Past High School: _____________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Dates of Attendance: ___________________________ to _____________________________
Past High School: _____________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Dates of Attendance: ___________________________ to _____________________________
Part 2: Short Answer
Please answer the following questions concisely and attach additional sheets if needed.
1. What other scholarships, grants, or financial aid awards have you received or do you
expect to receive for the 2013-2015 school year?
Award Name
Date
Amount
2. What academic awards, recognitions, or honors have you received during your high
school career?
Award Name
Description
Date
3. What community service activities or organizations have you been involved with in the
last year?
Activity/Organization
Role
Date Participated
4. List all your involvement in student organizations. Please include if you have held
any leadership positions and years involved.
Activity/Organization
Position
Dates Participated
5. List all of your current and previous work experience. Please include the type of work you
did, how many hours you worked per week, and length of employment.
Employer
Position
Dates Participated
Hours Per Week
6. Why should you receive this year’s Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship? What type
of impact would this scholarship have on your education?
Part 3: Essay
Topic: “As you prepare for the next chapter of your life, what are some things that you have
learned that molded you into the person you are today? From your experience, what advice
can you give future generations that will assist them in the future?”
Essay Criteria:
- Your essay should be between 500 to 1,000 words, double-spaced and typed.
- Size 12 font (only Times New Roman or Arial font are accepted)
- Please include in your essay which college you plan to attend and your intended major
(if possible).
- Your essay will be judged based on the following:
o The degree to which the writer establishes a controlling idea and elaborates
the main points with examples, illustrations, facts or details that is
appropriate to the audience.
o The degree to which the writer’s ideas are arranged in a clear order and the
overall structure of the response is consistent to the audience.
o The degree to which the writer controls language to engage the reader.
o The degree to which the writer demonstrates control of sentence
formation, usage, and mechanics.
Part 4: Verification
By signing this application, I affirm that all information contained within this application and
accompanying attachments are complete, accurate and all information is truthful. Also by
signing this application, I authorize the Nu Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc. to check my academic transcript to verify my current cumulative GPA.
Applicant
Printed Name: __________________________________________
Signature:
__________________________________________
Date:
_______________________
Parent/Guardian
Printed Name: __________________________________________
Signature:
__________________________________________
Date:
_______________________
NOTE: If selected, parent or guardian must accompany applicant to the scholarship banquet.
Scholarship Application Package Checklist:
COMPLETED 2015 Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship Application
Current resume
Official copy of high school transcript (if SS# is on transcript, please blot it out)
Two letters of recommendations
o One from a faculty or staff member affiliated with your school (i.e.
teacher, counselor, principal).
o One from a non-family member (e.g., employer, pastor, etc.) who
can assess your skills.
 500 - 1,000 word scholarship essay
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Your completed application package should be date-stamped no later than April 30, 2015, and
emailed to [email protected] with “Alfred E. Washington, Sr. Scholarship Application
– [YOUR NAME]” as the subject title.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bro. Mark Rogers at either at
[email protected] or [email protected].
Good luck with the application process!