FANNIE BOWZER AND GOMILLION BYARS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2017-2018
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AWARDS RANGING
FROM $500.00 TO $1,000.00
APPLICATION
POSTMARK DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2018
The Fannie Bowzer and Gomillion Byars Scholarship Fund is a
non-profit organization promoting excellence in education while enhancing the
opportunity for youth to seek higher education. We would like to offer young
adults a financial scholarship while offering other children in the community
tutorial and mentoring assistance. Our
goal is to offer a minimum of two scholarships this year! This organization is in memory of two of our
family members, Fannie Bowzer and Gomillion Byars. These two people believed in educating our
youth and lifting them up to glorify the Lord.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
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Be a graduating high school senior at the date of application, class of
2018
·
Be an African American
·
Be a resident of one of the following counties in the Greater Austin
area (Travis, Williamson, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, and
Bell)
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.0 on a 5.0
scale) or B average
·
Seeking an undergraduate degree in Education, Theology, or Minor in
Religion
·
Plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S.
college or university full-time in
the
fall of 2018
APPLICATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST
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Complete a current 2017-2018 Fannie Bowzer and Gomillion Byars
Scholarship Fund Application
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Transcript(s) with cumulative GPA and SAT/ACT scores
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An appropriate 2 x 3 recent photograph (may be used in publicizing our
scholarship fund)
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One page typed essay (see topic from application)
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Letter of recommendation from two school officials
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Letter of acceptance from college or university planning to attend
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK LIST
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Complete application
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Sign the application
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Write name on each document you submit
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Attach all required materials to application
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Include a self addressed, stamped envelope for acknowledgment of
receipt of application
MAIL YOUR
APPLICATION PACKET BY THE APRIL 25, 2017
POSTMARK DEADLINE TO:
FANNIE
BOWZER AND GOMILLION BYARS SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
P.O.
Box 151592
Austin,
Texas 78715
512-376-6816
FANNIE BOWZER
AND GOMILLION BYARS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
(Please mail all documents in one
envelope.)
*TRANSCRIPT (S)
Include an official copy of your high
school transcript(s)
*Transcript MUST include a cumulative GPA
that includes SAT and/or ACT scores
must be submitted with application.
*PHOTOGRAPH
Include one appropriate 2 x 3 recent
photograph of you only. *Photograph
becomes the property of the
scholarship fund.
*PERSONAL STATEMENT
Include a one page, typed essay from one
of the following: (see application as
well for same
information)
1. Every generation faces its own unique
challenges. Describe what you see is the
most
significant and unique challenge your
generation faces in the 21st
Century.
2.
Why you should be considered for the Fannie Bowzer and Gomillion Byars
Scholarship.
3 .Describe a leader that
you admire. Explain the leadership
qualities that he or she exhibits and why you look up to him
or her. This individual does not have to
be famous or well-known.
4. Describe how the Fannie
Bowzer and Gomillion Byars Scholarship will help you prepare for a global world that is both technologically
advanced and culturally diverse.
*LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Include two letters from two school
officials or teachers. Both references
must include his or her
contact information. Please ask school officials or teachers to
address the following topics about you:
*How
long has he or she has known you.
*Personal qualities such as your leadership
qualities.
*Academic and extracurricular achievements
*Potential for future success
*ACCEPTANCE LETTER
Include a copy of your acceptance letter
from a college or university in Texas or United States of
America.
*Your letter must be from an accredited college or university.
The Scholarship Committee
may interview applicants. If interviews
are held each applicant will be notified by mail of the date, time, and
location.
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALL THE
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION
STANDS OUT, OUT!!!
