19th Annual African American Academic Achievement Awards Convocation

"The African American Academic Achievement Awards Convocation is a community-sponsored celebration. Its principle purpose is to honor 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. "

This year we are including an exciting new element to this event, work shops, which will enhance the students' preparation for college. These workshops will provide the students with recommendations and tips for succeeding in college and overall life.

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 2007-2008 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. Please note that this award is not a scholarship.

If you are a high school senior interested in applying for the 2008 AKA Delta Phi Omega Chapter Scholarship that will be presented at the African American Academic Awards Convocation, you must fill out a separate Scholarship Application. Learn more about the 2008 AKA Delta Phi Omega Scholarship.

  
 

 

  
 

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