PGCAC Scholarship & Standards

Scholarship Image SCHOLARSHIP & STANDARDS COMMITTEE PROGRAMS

PGCAC Scholarship Program
SAT Skills Workshop(s) for Teens
Image Building Workshop(s) for Teens

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter's Scholarship Program has been in existence since 1980. The program was initially created to provide financial assistance to young, college-bound women who reside in Prince George's County. Since the initial inception, the Scholarship Program has been expanded to include categories that recognize young men for their academic achievements, students planning to attend Prince George's Community College, the Ethel Rogers Grundy "Business" Scholarship, the Carolyn B. Cashwell Teacher's Scholarship, Technical, Single Mom (Bowie State University) and the Derrick Cobbs Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarships are provided in the following categories:

Merit Scholarship
Merit Need Scholarship
Continuing Merit (For Previous Recipients) Scholarship
Carolyn B. Cashwell Teacher's Scholarship
Improved Performance Scholarship
Prince George's Community College Scholarship
Youth Scholarship
Single Mom Scholarship (Bowie State University) Scholarship
Ethel Rodgers Grundy Scholarship
Technical/Trade Scholarship

PGCAC Scholarship Recipients 2009

As of December 31, 2007, the Chapter has awarded over $450,000 and $40,000 annually in scholarships to over 250 area high school students and continuing scholars. Our scholarship recipients exemplify some of the highest academic achievements, demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and potential; and participate in community service activities. They represent some of the best and the brightest young adults in Prince George's County.

The Scholarship Program is funded through two (2) separate Foundation related projects: the Annual Fashion Show/Scholarship Luncheon and the Jabberwock Cotillion. The Annual Fashion Show continues to be the greatest source of scholarship funding for the Scholarship Program. Supported by corporate sponsors and a generous public, attendance at our Annual Fashion Show/Scholarship Luncheon benefit has grown from 300 to more than 1200 Sorors and guests.

SAT SKILLS WORKSHOP

The SAT Workshop was implemented to address the large number of minority students in our community receiving low scores on the SAT and the small numbers of students taking the SAT in preparation for college. The SAT Workshop provides students with:

An overview of the SAT test
Examples of questions on the test and provides pointers
Strategies and techniques to prompt higher performance and scores

Parents are also encouraged to attend as often questions and answer sessions serve as vehicles to discuss preparing for the future. Professional experts and resources are utilized to facilitate the workshop.

IMAGE BUILDING WORKSHOP

This workshop strives to increase youth awareness of the achievements and contributions of African-Americans. It strives to motivate, educate and build upon the youth's self-esteem. Through a forum, hosted by local and national celebrities and role models, the following topics may be discussed: "Youth Adolescent and Health Issues: Obesity", "Financial Workshops", "Career Planning/Choices", "Building Character: Spiritually and Physically", "Interviewing Techniques/Resume Writing," "Technical versus Non Technical Careers", Youth Leadership and other youth considerations/concerns.

Scholarship and Standards Committee goals and objectives for the year 2009 - 2010 are:

1. Award $40,000 in scholarships for the Fall 2010

2. Participate in local College Fairs

3. Provide Image Building Workshops

4. Present Scholarship Recipients to Community

5. Provide SAT Workshops for Teens and Parents

6. Advance an Initiative for the Middle School Student

Now Accepting Applications - Applications Due January 7, 2011

2011 Bowie State University Scholarship Application (pdf)

2011 High School Student Scholarship (pdf)

2011 Continuing Student Scholarship Application (pdf)