Atlanta Alumni Chapter – Upper Classman Scholarship Application

Atlanta Alumni Chapter – Upper Classman Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship represents the Atlanta Alumni Chapter’s pledge and commitment to assist the University in attracting and recruiting quality students found in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas of Georgia. The alumni are convinced that high academic achievers from Georgia are needed on the campus to serve as role models for all students matriculating at the University.

Level of Award: Depending upon the applications received, a minimum of two awards will be presented to the deserving students who meet the eligibility criteria.

This scholarship can include books.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to university changes in the award payment process of scholarship recipients, funds will not be dispersed until FALL semester 2023.

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be eligible, a candidate must

– Be a high school student from the metro Atlanta area or surrounding areas of Georgia

– Have been accepted for admission to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and be committed to attending, entering as a freshman in the Fall 2023 semester. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter from the university in your application packet,  banner ID AND your letter of intent to attend.

– Have accumulated a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

***Include two recommendation letters: one school official (teacher, counselor, or administrator) and one non-school official (mentor, coach, minister, or employer).***

Options for submitting recommendation letters:

–Teacher/educator can submit PDF letter that has school or district logo. Please email letter directly to the Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee at:  atlncatalumscholarship@gmail.com. Alternately, a link can be provided for direct upload.

-Teacher/educator can write/submit recommendation letter via email. Must use school district email address and send email directly to the Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee at: atlncatalumscholarship@gmail.com. Alternately, a link can be provided for direct upload.

-Non-educators (employer, coach, mentor, etc.) can submit either PDF or email. Please email letter directly to the Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee at:  atlncatalumscholarship@gmail.com. Alternately, a link can be provided for direct upload.

***Please do not include letters from relatives.

 Include an official copy of your high school transcript. Scan or take a photo of your transcript and email directly to the Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship Committee at: atlncatalumscholarship@gmail.com.

Upload a copy of your senior photo or current head shot.

Method of Application: All items must be completed AND SUBMITTED  for your application to be considered. Applications that aren’t submitted through the designated link will not be accepted.  No exceptions. Counselors may email transcripts to the email address provided, if you don’t have access to your official transcript to upload.

Submit questions to atlncatalumscholarship@gmail.com

DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2023

Atlanta Alumni Chapter – Upper Classman Scholarship Application
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I affirm that I plan to pursue a degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for the start of the [Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 (circle one)] semester. I understand that this scholarship will only be awarded to the candidate who meets the criteria of being a Georgia High School senior with a commitment to attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. If selected as an Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholar, I agree to maintain proper communication with the alumni chapter after the award is received. I affirm that this application is the best representation of me. I affirm that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.






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