COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
This competition of award of one $500 college/university scholarship is open to all female, high
school seniors across the State of Tennessee who have plans to attend college or university
2016 2017 school year. The applicant must have a 3.0 4.0 grade point average.
TO APPLY
2. A one page essay, not to exceed 300 words, stating how the applicant's career goals
and field of study relate to the principles of government and the Democratic Party and
why the applicant should receive the scholarship.
A. One from the high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the applicants
accomplishments, academic or otherwise.
B. One from a non-relative explaining connection with applicant and reasons for
recommendation.
NOTIFICATION
The winner will be notified by telephone May 3, 2017 and confirmed by mail. The presentation
will be made at the annual convention. Notification of non-winning entrants will be sent by
standard mail by May 12, 2017.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Application must be received no later than April 28, 2017 and addressed to:
Virgie Banks, ABCOS Chairman
P. O. Box 18671
Memphis, TN 38181
(Or questions call 901-653-9686 or email maebanks09@gmail.com)
Name of Mother/Guardian
____________________________________________________________________________
Address if different than applicant
____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
____________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
School Name plan to attend _____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
____________________________________________________________________________
Term you plan to enter: Fall __________ Spring _________
Full Time Student ________ Part Time Student ________
Major Field of Study :