Application – Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society, Tri-City Area

Prerequisites

The following requirements MUST be met. Proofread your written responses to ensure correctness and completeness. A completed application includes all of the items listed below.

Type no more than a paragraph: “What are your goals for the future?”(Required)

Type at least 250 words on one (1) of the following topics: 1. This year's National Theme is "Black Resistance.” How important is this to you, and others? 2. What's your view of 2020's summer of national protests amid calls for racial justice, with its broad support, especially among young people? 3. What have you learned from Black History and Culture that has inspired you to further your education?(Required)

Attach two (2) letters of reference(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 2.

One (1) from your high school counselor, teacher or administrator, and one (1) from another adult who knows you well (not a parent or relative)

Please confirm(Required)

My high school counselor will submit an official copy—NOT a photocopy!—of my transcript

You can also mail the transcript separately to the AACHS (if necessary). NOTE: GPA – 2.5 or above

Upload a wallet-size senior graduation (or other) color photo of yourself(Required)

Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 100 MB.

If you have an acceptance letter from a (community) college, trade school or university, please submit a copy

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Personal Information

Tell us more about yourself in this section.

Name(Required)

First Last

Cell Phone(Required)

Home Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

School now attending(Required)

Counselor(Required)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)(Required)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Employer & Type of Work(Required)

Sibling(s)(Required)

Sibling Name

Sibling Age

Sibling Name of School/College

Name of Trade School/College/University you plan to attend(Required)

Intended Major or focus (if known)

List any awards and/or honors you have received

List extra-curricular school activities/volunteer work you have participated in

List jobs you have held and names of employers

Job Title

Employer

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