Scholarship Application

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama Scholarship

DESCRIPTION

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2020, the scholarship will be awarded to top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.

GUIDELINES

The application window is from December 1st to March 1st of every year.
The student must graduate from high school and be admitted into a college before the scholarship is released

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

To apply, students must be:

A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
Must reside currently reside in the State of Alabama
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

An ideal candidate will have:

An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 20% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

APPLICATION

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I have read and understand the conditions of the The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama Scholarship. I give permission to officials of my institution to release transcripts of my academic record and other information requested for consideration in the The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama Scholarship program. I understand that this application will be available only to qualified people who need to see it in the course of their duties. I waive the right to access letters of recommendation written on my behalf. I affirm the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Current cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale:

Current High School

Which colleges have you been accepted into as of today?

List college and high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of significance.

List public service and community activities (homeless services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, etc.). Do not repeat items listed previously.

List part-time and full-time jobs and non government internships since high school graduation.

List awards, scholarships, publications or special recognitions you have received.

Describe one specific example of your leadership. (The writer of your letter of recommendation re: Leadership Abilities and Potential must confirm this experience.)

Describe a recent particularly satisfying public service activity (do not repeat experience). (The writer of your letter of recommendation re: Public Service must confirm this experience.)

Describe the problem or needs of society you want to address when you enter public service.

What are the three most significant courses you have taken in preparation for college and career?

What do you hope to do and what position do you hope to have upon completing your college studies?

What do you hope to do and what position do you hope to have five to seven years later?

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