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Released 11/26/2002

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

Greenville, SC

Contact:
Bobby Clark
Director of Educational Activities

LUKE H. CHATMAN SCHOLARSHIP
GGL Announces 2002-03 LHC Scholarship

GREENVILLE, SC: The Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. awards the Luke H. Chatman Memorial Scholarship to deserving high school seniors.

The Chapter is releasing on November 26, 2002 the 2003 Luke H. Chatman Memorial Scholarship application packet, which includes the scholarship application, recommendation forms and instruction sheet. The deadline for submitting the packet is April 1, 2003.

These scholarships are based on the whole person concept, which encompasses academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, athletics and service to the community. Also, an applicant's financial need will be considered in the selection of the scholarships. As started last year, the scholarship two letters of Reference from the community. If one or both of the reference is a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha, the application will receive preference in the selection process.

Last year, the chapter awarded three $1,000.00 scholarships for the 2001-2002 school year. 2002's winners were as follows:

  • Ashley Sanders, University of South Carolina
  • Ingrid Childs, Spellman College
  • Behoy Markos, Clemson University

This year chapter is awarding one $3,000 scholarship or $750 per year for four years. This new direction is new effort to encourage throughout their college career. Funding for the scholarship collect from the proceeds of the the MLK Commemorative Scholarship Banquet. This year's banquet will be held every January 20, 2003.

Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Bobby Clark, Director of Education Activities, via email message at carlc@alumni.clemson.edu.

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Download Luke H Chatman Scholarship Application package (PDF Format)
Scholarship packet must be submmited by April 1, 2003

Buy MLK Banquet Tickets Online
Available until January 11, 2003

Donate to the Luke H. Chatman Scholarship


 
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