Class of 1966 Scholarship Criteria
"Not to equal but to excel" is our motto. Believing that some students need financial support in obtaining higher education, the intent of the Sol C. Johnson Class of 1966 is to present a scholarship that will support students needing financial assistance in funding their higher education. The requirements for receiving the scholarship are below. All guidelines must be met to qualify for the scholarship. Entries will be picked up from the school on April 18, 2025. Funding began with the 2023-24 school year and two students were awarded scholarships.
1. Student must be in good standing with the school. Thus, no major disciplinary infractions should be in the student's records.
2. Student should be of good character. At least one recommendation is needed from a
core instructor.
3. Student must be active in school life. Verification of involvement should be documented by at least one school employee (administrator, teacher, staff member).
4. Student attendance should not reflect more than five unexcused absences from the onset of the current school year.
5. Student must verify academic standing of at least 85% overall average as of the end of the first semester via sealed transcript.
6. Student must show evidence of application to a Georgia college/university or trade/tech school or other higher learning institution and must be on track to graduate at the end of his/her senior year.
7. The student application must be completed and verified by Wednesday, April 16th of each academic year, providing time for the committee's review and for preparation in selecting awardees. The intent is that the Class of '66 will be able to award the recipient by the end of the school year.
8. Student must submit a typewritten essay of no less than 400 but no more than 500 words defining why they should be eligible for the scholarship.
Class of 1966 Scholarship Application for SCJ Graduating Student 2025
Student's Name:
Applicant is on track for 2025 May graduation:
Yes: No:
Parent(s)
Phone (in case contact is needed):
Included: Check all that apply.
____Essay
____Transcript (as of end of first semester of senior year)
____Core Teacher Recommendation
____Teacher Recommendation of active school involvement
cc: Mrs. Tessa B. Livingston
SCJ Class Scholarship Committee
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Phi Chapter
ACADEMIC AND NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Application Packet Deadline: April 18, 2025
(Please type or print in Black ink)
Application Package Checklist
Academic Scholarship Application
- Chatham and Effingham Counties high school senior only
- Completed application, signed, and dated School Counselor Form
- GPA of 90 on a 100-point scale
- Scholarship option is indicated on document
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Proof of admission to an accredited college/university
- Current academic/biographical resume
- Sealed letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or school administrator
- Official Sealed Transcript
- Essay (See Enclosed Sheet)
- Formal Senior Picture (head shot only)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi Chapter
Academic and Needs-Based Scholarship Application Form, 2025
All application packets must be postmarked by April 18, 2025
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Household Income (check one) Your selection requires a W-2 form (s) for approval for a needs-based scholarship.
( ) $10,000 - 20,999 ( ) $21,000 –30,999 ( ) $31,000 – 40,999 ( ) $51,000 - 60,999 ( ) $61,000 – 70,999
( ) $80,000 – above
List other scholarships you have applied for?
Your future career plans:
(use additional sheet if necessary)
*CERTIFICATION*
The information provided in this form will be disclosed only to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi Chapter as required in determining your eligibility for an award. Information will be available only to qualified people who need to see it during their duties. Scholarship recipients agree to allow Mu Phi Chapter, at its discretion, to advertise on its website.
Brochures, print and broadcasting media, photo of applicant on Mu Phi Chapter social media, grant proposals, and other similar places that Mu Phi Chapter has provided for the publication of a scholarship award may be used, if Mu Phi Chapter does not disclose confidential information, including scholarship amount, application information, and financial information in such advertising.
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and agree to the terms within. I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that could otherwise jeopardize consideration of this application.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date
Letter of Recommendation Information
(Please provide the following information about the person writing your letter of recommendation)
Name Address: Contact number: Years known to applicant:
In what capacity does this person know you (i.e. teacher, school counselor, volunteer coordinator)?
Your letter must come from a person who can speak to either your academic ability (if applying for the academic scholarship) or your community service (if applying for the community service scholarship).
A letter will be considered strong if it contains specific information about your strengths, skills and talents as an academic scholar or community volunteer.
The letter of recommendation may not be written by a family member.
The letter of recommendation must arrive on official letterhead.
The letter of recommendation must be presented in a sealed envelope that bears the letter writer's
signature over the seal of the envelope. Forged letters will result in automatic disqualification.
The letter should be addressed to:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Phi Chapter Scholarship Committee Post Office Box 1363 Savannah, Georgia 31402
(THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Mu Phi Chapter
ESSAY TOPIC
Please discuss the following prompt on a separate sheet(s) of paper. It must be computer generated, using Times New Roman font size 12. Your essay must be no less than 300 and no greater than 500 words, in a format of at least four paragraphs.
ESSAY TOPIC:
Analyze a pressing issue in your local community and discuss how individuals can contribute to addressing it through community actions.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi Chapter School Counselor Submission
Name of Applicant: Counselor's Name:
In a class of , this student ranks number . Official GPA
Has this student met or exceeded the minimal required community service hours? Yes No Please explain in detail.
What is this student's attitude toward learning and communicating with others?
List the name of scholarships, financial assistance awards, and the amount student has received to date.
Please provide any additional comments that will assist the scholarship committee making the best choice in the awards process.
School Counselor's Signature Date
AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION.
Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program. Please mail applications and ALL
supporting documentation by April 18, 2025 to:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Phi Chapter Scholarship Committee Post Office Box 1363 Savannah, Georgia 31402
Applications mailed to any other address connected to the Mu Phi Chapter will NOT be considered.
