PEARL Foundation Memorial Scholarship Application
An Affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® P.O. Box 1922 Akron, Ohio 44309-1922 Completed Application must be returned to School Counselor or mailed to The PEARL Foundation P. O. Box 1922 Akron, OH 44309-1922 and RECEIVED BY March 31, 2015. An Affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® The PEARL Foundation Memorial Scholarship For African-American Students About the Scholarship The PEARL Foundation is an affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Theta Omega Chapter. This organization is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to empower youth and adults through scholarships. The Foundation has recently dedicated this scholarship to the memory of the many members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, Zeta Theta Omega Chapter, who have passed on. The Application Process Please complete the application in full. Attach two letters of recommendation to your application from two of your teachers or one of your teachers and your counselor, a copy of your most recent report card verifying your grade point average (GPA) and attendance, and your two page essay explaining your goals for the future. Criterion for the Scholarship The student must be of African-American Descent. The student must have at least 30 hours of community service verified by a volunteer form. The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA No suspensions Two letters of recommendation (two of your teachers or one of your teachers and your counselor) A two page essay entitled “My Goals for the Future are…” Your principal’s signature and your counselor’s signature Critical Deadline Completed application must be received by The PEARL Foundation by March 31, 2015. The PEARL Foundation Memorial Scholarship Student Applicant Information Student Name________________________________________________Date______________ Address________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________ _State__________Zip Code___________________ Phone______________________Cell_____________________E-mail_______________________ Parent’s Name (Mother) _____________________________________Phone_________________ (Father)______________________________________Phone_________________ Grade Point Average (GPA) _________________ (Please attach your most current transcript) Have you been suspended this school year? ________________yes _____________no_________ Community Service Activities: Please list your community service activities, location, and number of hours served. Activity Location Number of Hours____ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Total Number of Community Service Hours_________________________ What College or University do you plan to attend in the fall of 2015? ______________________________________________________ Principal’s Signature Scholarship Essay Counselor’s Signature On the next two pages, explain what your future goals are. Print legibly or attach a two page typed essay. The Scholarship Application Process Checklist ___ Complete the application student information ___ Attach two letters of recommendation from two teachers or one teacher and one counselor ___ Complete the two page essay or attach a two page typed essay explaining your future goals ___ Complete the Community Service Section of the Scholarship Application ___ Obtain your principal and your counselor’s signatures on the application Deadline for the receipt of the application is application is March 31, 2015. Applications received after deadline date will not be considered for review. Please return the completed application to your school counselor. The Scholarship Award will be presented at your School’s Awards Assembly in May, 2015. The actual check will be awarded upon verification of the student’s enrollment in their selected College or University. If you have questions regarding The PEARL Foundation Memorial Scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Mary L. Wright, Scholarship Chairperson, The Pearl Foundation (330.212-2149). An Affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Board of Directors Aria Campbell WillieBelle Hamilton Felisha Gould Staci Freeman Brenda Preer Aria Campbell Mary Lane Wright Marilyn White Margo Sommervlile Rosalyn Bailey Derien Fitzpatrick Shauna Jones Michele Jackson Leona Farris (Emeritus) Lula Pittman An Affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® ® Zeta Theta Omega Chapter MEMBERS Francilla Allen Thelma Allen Rosalyn Bailey Tannishia Ballard Ginger Baylor April Bragg Jacqueline Brown Sylvia Brown Tana Burley Aria Campbell Dr. Cynthia Capers Denise Caywood Sherylynn Chapman-Thomas Kristina Chavez Margo Coker Wilma Cowan-Alexander Yvette Curry Louetta Daniels Brandi Davis Chan’lle Johnson Jeannette Jones Shauna Jones Carolyn Joyce India Kaczmarek Denise King Dana LaGarde Dionna LaGarde-Walling Dr. Patricia Lee L. Renee LeGrair Teresa LeGrair Adell Lewis Hazel Malone Audra Martin Treva Mathews Mary F. McClain Sandra McClain Paula Merrell Cathy Stephens Dayna Stewart Dawn S. Ferguson Emilia Sykes Stancy S. Sherman Milistine Tatum Candace Thomas Myrtis Thomas Cora Thornton Angela Vauss-Brown Cheryl Wells Donna Wesley Belinda White Marilyn White Judith Williams Allyson Wilson Dawn Wilson Kimberly Wilson Brittani Davis Sheila Davis Dr. Flora Dees Angela Dinkins Diana Dix Daphine Evege-Painter Leona Farris Wilma Gloria Fenner Derien Fitzpatrick Bridgie Ford Staci Freeman Gwendolyn Gamblin Mary Gary-Stephens LaSonja Goldston-Johnson Amber Good Felisha Gould WillieBelle Hamilton Peggie Harrison Andria Hawkins Belinda J. Hinton, Esq. Dr. Peggy Honaker Tracy Honaker Kimberly Huff Michele Jackson Geraldine Nelson Starlett Mitchell Zenia Nash Johnston Grace Olmstead LESLIE PARKER BARNES Amber Patton Teresa Peake Lula Pittman Brenda Preer Dr. Kendra Preer Doris Pryear Anita Rankin Joanne Ray Grace Richardson Willette Riley Erin Robinson Joyce F. Rowland Sylvia Ruff Ruth Benson Scott Leah Shaw Vicky Shaw M. Linda Shelton Lenda Smith Margo Sommerville Nora Sparks Mary Lane Wright
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