ASCEND High School Program Now Accepting Applications

ACENDThe women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Chapter would like to invite
your high school student to become a part of the ASCEND Program which is the 2014-2018
signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

ASCEND is designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their
maximum potential. ASCEND will focus on Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication,
Engagement, Networking and Developmental Skills with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Math
and related Technologies). Students in the ASCEND Program will have an opportunity to
receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey post-high school.

Enclosed is the ASCEND Application Packet which includes the following:

• Parental Consent and Responsibility Form
• Student Code of Conduct and Responsibility Contract
• ASCEND Application Packet, ASCEND Student Application
• ASCEND Pre/Post Assessment Form
If you have any high school students who are interested in applying for the program, please
complete the following steps, along with the application packet:
• Most recent academic report card
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader
• Letter of intent (500 words or less)
The applications must be postmarked by October 9, 2015.

Click on the link above to view the complete application.

Mail the application to Alpha Nu Omega Chapter, P. O. Box 24967, Oakland, CA 94623
If you would like to discuss the program further, please contact Mrs. Gloria Scoggins, Lead
Coach, at (510) 964-0358 or Ms. Johari Leaks, Program Chair at (510) 691-6244.

Thank you for your interest!

Alpha Nu Omega Chapter Scholarships

Each year Alpha Nu Omega Chapter, awards scholarships to high school and college students for the upcoming academic year. Each scholarship description provides specific information regarding the donor, the amount of the scholarship, and specific criteria for eligibility. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May 2015 and an award ceremony will take place in June. Although Alpha Nu Omega Chapter awards multiple scholarships, scholarship awards are limited to one per student.

 

Deadline

Complete applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked no later than

April 24, 2015. Mail the completed application and all documents in one envelope to:

 

ANO Scholarship Committee

Attn: Michele Butler, Chairperson

2326 Lansdowne Place

Vallejo, CA 94591

Email: anoscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com

Click on the links below to view the full scholarship application packet.

2015 AKA ANO Scholarship Application Packet Word

2015 AKA ANO Scholarship Application Packet PDF