Purpose:

• To recognize the academic achievements and community involvement of high school seniors
   
• To heighten the community’s awareness of talented minority young men and women
   
• To provide incentives for young men and women who have maintained high moral standards and scholarship

Application Process:

THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY, DURING THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BACCALAUREATE COMMITTEE OF BROWARD COUNTY.

The applicant must complete and submit an Application Form and a Portfolio as described in the Portfolio Presentation section below.

Criteria:

• Academic Achievement
• Community Involvement
• Leadership
• Extra-curricula activities, including awards, accomplishments and recognitions

Portfolio Presentation:

The purpose of the portfolio is to give prospective scholarship awardees an opportunity to showcase their achievements and talents to the community. The completion of a portfolio is one requirement that must be met to qualify for the scholarship award.

• The portfolio must include evidence of the following:

• Academic Achievement
  Provide evidence of achievement (e.g., transcripts; report cards showing cumulative GPA).  In addition, any awards and recognitions you have received may be included.  Use supporting documents to explain the importance and magnitude of major awards and recognitions.

• Community Involvement
  List community service projects, school-related service projects and any religious-related projects you have conducted. Use supporting documents to show your involvement.

• Leadership
  List leadership roles in the community, school or church. Use supporting documents to show your involvement.

• Extra Curricula Activities, Clubs, Other Awards, Accomplishments Or Recognitions
  List or show evidence of all that apply.

• Applicant Essay:
  The portfolio must include your one-page essay in which you indicate how receiving a Broward Black Elected Officials’ Scholarship would be beneficial in advancing your career goals.
   
• Faculty/Community Leader Recommendation:
  The portfolio must include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, school administrator or a community member who can attest to your involvement and accomplishments. This letter should be on the letterhead of the recommending entity and must include the signature of the person who has written the letter.
   
• Supporting Documentation May Include:
   
  • News Articles
  • Certificates

  • Congratulatory Letters

  • Copies of Programs
  • Pictures with narrative statements explaining your involvement
  • Thank You notes or letters
     
• Title Page:
  The portfolio must include a title page listing your:

NAME

SCHOOL

AGE

• The Portfolio Must Be Presented in a Binder.