Scholarship | Spelman NAASC Houston

NAASC HOUSTON

2024 Scholarship Application

To apply for this scholarship, please follow the instructions below:

1. Fill out the application completely.
2. Our scholarship committee will review your application upon receipt. If your scholarship application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email. Once notified, all recipients must submit a photo to scholarships@houstonnaasc.org within one week.
3. The scholarship deadline is Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST

While we recognize that AI can be a useful tool, we encourage responsible use. Please do not use various platforms (i.e. chatGPT, CoPilot, Flint, etc…) to generate the content of your responses.

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Spelman Email Address(Required)

Secondary Email Address

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Mailing Address

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Student Type

Please select type of student

First Year (2028)

Sophomore (2027)

Junior (2026)

Senior (2025)

High School Information

High School Name where Senior Year Completed

Cumulative GPA

Class Rank

Spelman College Information

Please upload your most recent unofficial Spelman transcript. If you are a First year student, and do not have Spelman transcript yet, please upload a copy of your final high school transcript.

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Major

Minor

Cumulative GPA

Short Answer Questions

Please answer the following questions thoroughly.

Please list any honors or awards you have received during the past 4 years and explain their significance.(Required)

Please list and describe your participation in community service activities and the extent of your involvement.(Required)

Please list and describe any extracurricular activities and work experience.(Required)

Please upload your resume (if any)

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Max. file size: 32 MB, Max. files: 2.

Please list any scholarships previously received, including the source, amount and date of receipt.(Required)

Please describe your financial hardship without disclosing private financial information.

You can describe any financial hardships without disclosing private financial information.

Essays

Important Information Regarding Essays
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must choose one of the three essay prompts provided below. While multiple essays may be submitted, only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant. Please read the prompts thoroughly, as each may have unique requirements and request supplemental documents.

Are you a First Year or First Year Transfer Student?(Required)

Yes

Essay Prompts

Please note, Essay A is only visible to Freshmen and First Year Transfer Students.

Essay A
Examine the legacy of influential women who have emerged from Spelman College and the significance of being a Spelman woman. In a well-crafted essay of 350-500 words, delve into your aspirations and plans for making a meaningful impact on the Spelman College campus. Discuss the values, qualities, and ambitions that define a Spelman woman and how your contributions will further elevate this legacy.

Essay B
In a 300-500 word essay, reflect on the legacy you hope to leave for future generations of Black women in your community or industry. How do you want to inspire or empower others through your work?

Essay C
What is one problem in society that you are passionate about solving with the help of technology? In 300-500 words, outline the steps you would take to address this issue and the role you hope to play in finding solutions.

Please Upload Your Essay, or Write it Below.

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Max. file size: 32 MB, Max. files: 2.

Please Write Your Essay if it isn't Uploaded Above:

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We do not disseminate your personal information to advertisers, partners, or other organizations

Media Consent

Photos and videos of you may be used on our website and in printed materials as an effort to encourage new donors to participate.

Are you 18 years or older?

Yes

Media Consent

I confirm that I am an applicant who is 18 years or older, and I give my consent for the use of my photos or videos on the chapter website or in printed and digital promotional materials related to fundraising activities.

If the applicant is over the age of 18 and consents to the use of photos or videos of you for the aforementioned publications, please check the box above.

Media Consent for guardian

Yes, I am the guardian of the applicant, and I consent to the use of photos or videos of the applicant to be used on the chapter website or fundraiser-related printed and digital promotional materials.

If the applicant is under the age of 18, parental/guardian consent is required in order to use photos or videos of the applicant for the aforementioned publications. If the parent/guardian of the applicant consents to the use of photos or videos of the student in the aforementioned publications, please check the box above.

Applicant Signature

By signing this form you acknowledge that you are the applicant and all information provided is correct. You acknowledge that the submission of this form is not a guarantee of a scholarship or any other form of financial assistance.

Signature of Applicant

Parent/ Legal Guardian Signature

By signing this form you acknowledge that you are the parent or legal guardian of the applicant and all information provided is correct. You acknowledge that the submission of this form is not a guarantee of a scholarship or any other form of financial assistance.

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian