The
African American Academic Achievement Awards Convocation is a community-sponsored celebration. Its principle purpose is to honor and recognize the achievement and academic success of all African American high school seniors who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This annual event also provides an opportunity to applaud the commitment and tireless efforts of parents, guardians, friends, counselors, principals, other individuals and organizations instrumental in supporting the accomplishments of these students.
Since its beginning in 1989, over 1,500 students have been honored. One unique feature of the convocation is that its primary support comes from the African American community and organizations. Many organizations use this event to announce and award their scholarships.
The nominated students will participate in an orientation that will give insight into the recognition program and will also participate in workshops that will enhance the students’ preparation for college. These workshops will provide the students with recommendations and tips for succeeding in college and life in general.
To be eligible to receive an African American Academic Achievement Award, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
* African -American or African descent
* 12th Grade/ High School Senior
* Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher (by end of the first grading period of the
2011-2012 Academic Year)
To nominate a student for an African American Academic Achievement Award, please follow the instructions when completing the African American Academic Achievement Award Nomination Form.
*Contact:
5-A_akadpo.org
for questions regarding the nomination form or recognition program.*
Please note that this recognition award is not the monetary scholarship application.
Please click here to learn more about
The Ivy Foundation, Inc.
and the separate scholarship application.
If you are a high school senior interested in applying for the 2012 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Phi Omega Chapter Scholarship in cooperation with
The Ivy Foundation, Inc.
that will be presented at the African American Academic Awards Convocation, you must fill out a separate scholarship Application.
Please click here for more information:
www.theivyfoundationtwincities.org
