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 (700 - 750 Words)
Regional: 2 District Essay (400 -500 Words)
Chapters: Individual Chapter Essay (300 - 400 Words)
Detachment: Individual Detachment Essay (300 - 400 Words)
Note: The word count may change depending on the topic.
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:
First and last name.
Home address (street, city, state, and zip code)
High school name
High school address (street, city, state, and zip code)
Guidance Counselor name, phone number, and email address
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.