COUNCIL OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS (CAAP)
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM

Serving the San Gabriel Valley, Pomona Valley, and Inland Empire

 

Download 2010 Scholarship Form



ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Successful candidates must be African American, a graduating senior, possess a minimum
GPA of 2.0. He or she must exemplify CAAP’s educational, social and cultural values through participation and/or achievement in related activities.  Candidates must be planning to further his or her education, training and development at an accredited institution of higher learning, including community college, vocational or trade school, college, or university.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A. Applicant must submit a completed application form and ALL requested information by: Friday, March 5, 2010 (postmarked)

B. The following must be enclosed with the application (*except item #6, which is due by June 13, 2010).

1. Sealed Official High School Transcript verifying cumulative GPA.

2. Two recommendations from a teacher, guidance counselor or other school administrator identifying positive student qualities, and contributions to the school. Areas may include leadership, extracurricular activities and community service.

3. Proof of acceptance to a college, university, community college, vocational or trade school.

4. A personal reference or a recommendation from a church or community service organization describing your contributions.

5. A two-page essay, typed, double-spaced, addressing the following:

  • your goals;
  • how achieving your goals will help prepare you for the future;
  • how your education will be used to improve your community and society.

6. ** Must submit Proof of Registration to college, university, community college, vocational or trade school, which may include (but not limited to) a copy of:

  • online or school supplied receipt or confirmation of paid registration tuition and/or fees
  • Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) (from University of California schools)
  • cancelled check showing paid registration tuition and/or fees Proof of Registration may be mailed to the CAAP offices or hand delivered at the CAAP Annual Student Recognition Luncheon by June 13, 2010

C. Applications and additional requested information must be post marked by

Friday, March 5, 2010 (postmarked) and mailed to:

The Council of African American Parents

23441 Golden Springs Drive, #243

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Attention: Darla Higgins, Chairperson