COUNCIL OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS
(CAAP)
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Serving the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire

PURPOSE:

To recognize outstanding high school students attending schools or residing in the San Gabriel Valley or Inland Empire, who have achieved success through academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and made significant contributions in the area of community service.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Successful candidates must be African American, a graduating senior, possess a minimum
GPA of 3.5. 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.


APPLICATION PROCESS:

A. Applicant must submit a completed application form and ALL requested information by:
Friday, March 13, 2009 (postmarked)

B. The following must be enclosed with the application (*except item #4, which is due in June).

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 or university.

4. *Must submit a copy of “Student Intent to Register” (SIR) at CAAP Annual Student Recognition Luncheon, June 2009.

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

6. 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.


7. As a part of our selection process, finalist will be called for interviews, the 1st week of April 2009.



Applications and all additional requested information must be postmarked by March 13, 2009 and mailed to:

The Council of African American Parents
23441 Golden Springs Drive, #243
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Attention: Darla Higgins, Chairperson

AWARD NOTIFICATION

Scholarship Recipients will be notified via letter and/or telephone by Friday, April 17, 2009 and will be formally recognized at their respective school’s awards ceremony, and at the Council of African American Parents Annual Student Recognition Luncheon, which is held on the 2nd Sunday, June 2009. Scholarship checks will be disbursed at the student luncheon. Please notify us in advance, if you are unable to attend.

For more information, contact:
Darla Higgins (909) 896-8695

COUNCIL OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD APPLICATION

The contents of this application are confidential. Please fill out completely. Please type or print.

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________________________

High School: _________________________________________________________

Home Address: ______________________________________________________

____________________________Zip code_________________

Telephone No. __________________________ Cell No.___________________

College or school you plan to attend:

B. HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

List below your involvement in school activities, e.g., band, choir, athletics, school
offices, drama, school publications, etc. (Please attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed.)

Activity                                                                          Year


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C. HONORS/AWARDS:

Please list any honors or awards you received while in high school. Please include recognition for community service activities. Please attach a separate piece of paper if needed.

Achievement                                                            Year
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COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER SERVICE:

Please list community service activities while in high school. Please attach a separate piece of paper. Verification of community service must be provided.

Activity                                                                    Year
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EMPLOYMENT/SUMMER JOBS:

 Briefly state how you have benefited from this work experience.
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Rev. 8/2008