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LDA SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTION 2021-01

Lambda Scholarship Guidelines

All high school students are encouraged to participate in the essay contest. The student’s essay must be his own work. The student must construct the essay using the attached rubric and scoring guidelines and submit the essay to the local KLC Chapter or Region. Detachment/Chapter/Region Executive Committee members will select one winner and one runner-up for each detachment/chapter/region. The Chapter will evaluate and select the top two essays, using the enclosed rubric, and submit the essays to the D.R.E.A.M committee for final approval. Detachments /Chapters/Regions will award checks to winners valued at $500, $750, or $1000.

Scholarship Levels

National: 3 Objectives Scholarship Essay (600-800 Words)

Regional: 2 District Essay (600-800 Words)

Chapters: Individual Chapter Essay (600-800 Words)

Detachment: Individual Detachment Essay (600-800 Words)

Essay Guidance

The length of the essay will be related to the level of scholarship of the contestant, excluding cover page (regarding word count). The cover page is the contestant’s application form. Pages within the essay must be formatted correctly, using the layout information below, including the cover page. The section labeled "Chapters" provides details to which contestants must adhere.

Essay Theme

Related to contestant (applicant) submission.

Layout

Format: AP
Font type: Times New Roman
Font size: 12.
Spacing: Double.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
Cover page (applicant's scholarship form) will identify:
1. First and last name.
2. Home address (street, city, state, and zip code)
3. High school name
4. High school address (street, city, state, and zip code)
5. Guidance Counselor name, phone number, and email address
6. Ensure all the information requested on the scholarship application form is completed before submission.

WINNER 2018 "What does Freedom Mean to Me"

Name: Stanley A. Boafo

Hometown: Africa

High School: Alfred Ely Beach

Prospective College: Augusta University

WINNER 2018 "What does Freedom Mean to Me"

Name: Carlos D, Smith Jr.

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Academy of Richmond

Prospective College: SC State

WINNER "WISDOM 2019"

Name: Mr. Patrick Underwood

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Liberty County

Prospective College: East Caroline State

WINNER "FIDELITY 2019"

Name: Mr. Aryan J. Edwards

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Russell County

Prospective College: University of Alabama

WINNER "HIGH AMBITION 2019"

Name: Mr. Christian Merritt

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Harris County

Prospective College: University of West Georgia

WINNER "What Does Team Building and Team Cohesion Mean to Me 2019"

Name: Mr. Trenton C. Woods

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Northside High School

Prospective College: Columbus State University

WINNER "What Does Voting Mean to Me 2019"

Name: Mr. Taj J. Gray

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: W. T. Sampson High School

Prospective College: Dallas Baptist University

WINNER "What Does Voting Mean to Me 2019"

Name: Mr. Adrian J. Quinones

Hometown: Atlanta

High School: Liberty County High School

Prospective College: Georgia Southern University

The Three Founders and Directors of Mentorship and Mentoring discuss 2020 scholarship awards and incentives at the National Convention.

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Lambda Scholarship Guidelines

Scholarship Levels

Essay Guidance

Essay Theme

Layout

WINNER 2018 "What does Freedom Mean to Me"

WINNER 2018 "What does Freedom Mean to Me"

WINNER "WISDOM 2019"

WINNER "FIDELITY 2019"

WINNER "HIGH AMBITION 2019"

WINNER "What Does Team Building and Team Cohesion Mean to Me 2019"

WINNER "What Does Voting Mean to Me 2019"

WINNER "What Does Voting Mean to Me 2019"

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