KKAC FOUNDATION, INC.

Andre Bernard Peer Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a senior student currently enrolled in an Arkansas high school with a cumulative GPA between 2.60 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale computed at the end of the junior year in high school and the student must have shown a growing interest in college preparatory studies and have been active within the school community. Proof of eligibility under these criteria will be required if selected for scholarship. Application will be rated on appearance, verification of information and clarity.

SELECTION OF A COLLEGE
The student should plan to attend any accredited college or university.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The selected applicant(s) will be awarded a $500 scholarship. Awards are payable at the beginning of the school term. The award may be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and room-and-board. The intention of the scholarship is to provide opportunities for higher education for students who are interested in achieving a place of leadership in their chosen fields.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
The Board Director of the KKAC Foundation is to be informed of the recipient’s academic performance at the end of the second semester of their freshmen year. This is to be done in writing by the recipient. The recipient will also inform the president of any changes in college plans or permanent address or whether if the recipient drops out of college for any reason.

The recipient must provide proof of enrollment from an accredited college or university.
The recipients must further provide a letter from the school registrar as proof of enrollment.

APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

High school candidate must take the following steps before his/her name comes before the KKAC Foundation Scholarship Committee. The KKAC Foundation Scholarship Committee is the sole and final authority in selecting the recipients for the scholarship awards.

Complete this scholastic (including all required attachments) and return it to the Director of Education no later than June 15, 2024

Submit a 500 word essay on why you deserve to be awarded the KKAC Foundation Scholarship. The essay must be typed using size 12 Time New Roman.

Provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your accomplishments and goals. One recommendation must be from your guidance counselor or faculty member.

Provide as part of the packet, a copy of your high school or college transcript.

KKAC Foundation
ATTN: Director of Education
300 South Spring Street, Suite 920
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Completed application must be submitted no later than June 15, 2024.

After completing the application, it is important that you retain a copy for your records

Student Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

MI

Address 1 *

Address 2

Birthdate * +

Phone

Email Address

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Gender *

Male

Female

Race/Ethnicity *

Residence Status *

US Citizen

US Permanent Resident

International Student

Academic Record

High School *

City *

State *

GPA *

ACT

SAT

Official Highschool Transcript *

Please list any awards or honors that you have received. *

Please list any sports, extracurricular, or community service activities you have participated in.

Educational Aspirations

College, University, or Trade School Planned to Attend (Primary Option) *

Anticipated Area of Study / Major *

College, University, or Trade School Planned to Attend (Secondary Option) *

Anticipated Area of Study / Major *

Please submit an essay describing your academic and career goals and why you deserve to be awarded the KKAC Foundation Scholarship *

Reference 1 (Counselor, Teacher, Manager, etc)

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Relationship to Applicant *

Years Known *

Written Recommendation

Reference 2 (Counselor, Teacher, Manager, etc)

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Relationship to Applicant *

Years Known *

Written Recommendation