THE CHARMETTES, INC.
BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Dear Colleague:
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Distribute the enclosed applications to selected graduating seniors.
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Make as many copies as you need.
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Have the students mail them on or before the deadline to the address and the person on
the enclosed applications.
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Deadline for all applications to be received or postmarked is April 20, 2015.
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Students are to fully complete items A-I before mailing the application.
Thank you for your assitance.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson, Scholarship Chairperson
Ann Lee, Scholarship Co-Chairperson
Dr. Bennie Moultry, President
Helen Hinton, Vice-President
THE CHARMETTES, INC.
BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Dear Counselor,
The Broward County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc. is pleased to announce that your
school has been selected to be offered a $1,000.00 scholarship. The scholarship will be
awarded to a graduating high school senior who has attended high school in Broward
County for three years. Each student must provide the Scholarship Committee with the
following before they can be considered:
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Complete the Charmettes Scholarship application
Complete Certification form
Two letters of recommendation to support your application for the
scholarship
Minimum GPA of 2.5 (provide Official Academic Transcript)
Student demonstrates active involvement in community services, extra
curricular activities such as social clubs, sports, civic groups, or vocational
activities not necessarily directly related to school functions
A 500 word essay describing why a scholarship will help further your
education
Demonstrate financial need
3”x5” photograph of yourself (senior picture preferred)
College acceptance letter
Guidelines for Scholarship Essay:
The essay shall be typewritten, double spaced, and on plain white paper 8 ½” by
11”.
The announcement of the Scholarship winner will be made at the local High School
Awards Night.
The scholarship application, along with the required documentation, shall be mailed no
later than April 20, 2015. Please mail applications to:
Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson
4950 N.W. 17th Street
Lauderhill, FL 33313
The Charmettes, Incorporated
Dear Applicant:
The Cbar.mettes, Incorpotated is an organization of professiomd women dedicated to community
service and sponsoring programs for the betterment of our communities. In addition to providing
educational scholarships the organization is actively involved in other commtmity projects such
as Ebony Fashion Fair Bene~ American Cancer Society, National Council of Negro Women,
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Negro College Fund among many.- A major project of
The Cbarmettes is the financial support of the Howard University Cancer Research whose major
focus is the detection and eradication of cancers that disproportionately affect Aftican
-Americans. Our national project is to promote cancer awareness and research.
The Cbarmette's Incorporated Scholarship program is available to any high school senior that
plans to further his or her education at an aooredited. institution or a first year college student
attending an accredited institution of higher learning Applicants must meet all of the eligibility
requirements and the application tfead1ine to qualify. Scholarship awards should be applied
towards tuition, room and board and books. Al11bnds will be mailed from the chapter treasurer
to -the en.£IJlling institt..Ttion made payable to the schola...rship recipient SInd to the m....qjtution.
Individuals applying for the scholarship should mail a completed application packet to the
address listed below.
The application packet must be postmarked no later than:
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Application Paeket Contents:
A signed application form.
Completed Essay
Reference letters
Official Academic Transcript
coneVe Acceptance letter
3*x'5 'Photo
Eligibility requirements
A high school student planning to attend an accredited post secondary institution.
A minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average
Financial Need
A 500 word essay on the topic as designated by the chapter
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name
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Date of Birth
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Social Security Number __________ Telephone # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
NameofHigh~cIloO,I
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Nova High School
School ,,","U'l.ll\.J.:)~ 3600 College Ave, Davie, FL 33314
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Attended (MonthlYear)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- - - Number of years as a resident in your present
Number of people in your household_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
What college, vocational, or trade school will you be attending?
Have you been accepted at the above named institution? ______________
ESTIMATED COST OF EDUCATION:
Tuition: - - - - - - - Room and Board:
Books: ________ Other expenses:
TOTAL
Other sources of Scholarships
SCHOOL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Name of Clubs or Organizations/List
Member Only
Office Held
List Church Involvement --------------------------------------
In five hundred (500) words or more, tell why a scholarship will help further your
education. (On separate paper and attach to application)
Please explain what contributions you will make to the Community after receiving your
education.
Please submit two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or community
leader.
Applicant
Date Submitted
Chairperson
Date Submitted
The Channettes, Incorporated
CERTIFICATION
I hereby make application for The Channettes, Incorporated Bducational Scholarship and submit
this application to assist the Scholarship Committee in evaluating my candidacy and certify that
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All the information submitted in this application is true and correct;
That the essay that I have submitted was written by me;
That I will use the funds received for the purpose of paying educational
expenses;
That I will notify the organi-zation immediately if there should be any change
in my plans for continuing my education.
Date
Signature
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Recommended for Award
Yes _ _No
Deficiencies: _________~lication _______GPA~_____
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Award Amount - - - -
Roocivedby___________________________
Date Received
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