Hortense B. Perry Scholarship

Funder: The Hortense B. Perry Foundation in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Omega Chapter

Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area

Eligibility:

• Female high school graduates
• Plan to enter college in the Fall
• Reside in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area

Award Categories:
Applicants may choose one of two scholarship categories:

1. Hortense B. Perry Scholarship
2. HBCU Scholarship (applicants selected for HBCU scholarship who do not attend an HBCU will not receive the award)

Selection Process:
Each application is reviewed by a committee and receives a weighted score based on applicant responses.

Contact:
Mrs. Verna Cahoon, Chairman, Hortense B. Perry Foundation Scholarship Committee

• Phone: 502-641-6948

Application Process

Deadline: Electronic applications must be submitted by March 7

Submission Format: Electronic applications only (typed into form, printed and signed, then submitted electronically)

Required Documents:

1. Official High School Transcript
2. Recent High School Photo (attach to application, no larger than 3x5; headshot 300+ dpi; jpg or PDF format)
3. 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher in your school)
4. Personal narrative (250 word maximum, typed) - gives the scholarship committee a sense of you as an individual

Application Fields:

• Full name, email, phone, address, birthday, cell phone
• Mother's name, phone, place of employment, occupation
• Father's name, phone, place of employment, occupation
• Number of dependent children (including applicant)
• High school name and phone number
• School counselor name
• Overall GPA
• ACT/SAT score
• College you plan to attend
• Major
• Honors, awards, scholastic achievements, scholarships
• Extra-curricular activities (school, community, church)
• Leadership positions held
• Selection of scholarship category (Hortense B. Perry Scholarship or HBCU Scholarship)

Important Notes:

• Application must be completed and all attachments uploaded prior to pressing SUBMIT
• No changes can be made once submitted
• All application information must be typed