Scholarship
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THE RUDOLPH W. SNOWDEN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.
The Rudolph W. Snowden Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., of Mu Nu Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was named in honor of its principal founder. On March 6, 1978, the Articles of Incorporation were approved for the fund as a non profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
The major purposes of the Fund are to increase the number of African-American male college/university students and to assist in the preservation of historically Black Colleges and Universities by providing financial incentives for individuals to attend these institutions. Current scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and can be applied to tuition, fees or other expenses required by the selected institution. In addition to high school graduates, prior scholarship recipients who demonstrate continuing academic excellence may also apply.
Donate now to help support and enrich the lives of worthy Montgomery County African-American males in college. Your donations can make a difference in the lives of our youth.
RWS Memorial Scholarship Application
Deadline of April 1st of each year
Scholarship Recipients
for 2009-2010
Mr. Ricardo Anthony Dunmoodie: Mr. Dunmoodie is a member of the graduating class of 2009 at Gaithersburg High School. He plans to attend Morehouse College in the fall. Extracurricular activities included, Captain Varsity Basketball, Vice President of the SGA, Sr. Member of the BROTHERS, Senior Member of the National Honor Society, and Senior Member of the Spanish Honors Society. Mr. Dunmoodie aspires to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon
Mr. David Chandler Harris, Jr.: Mr. Harris is a member of the graduating class of 2009 at Montgomery Blair High School. He has received his acceptance letter to attend Howard University in the fall. Mr. Harris activities include, SGA - Class representative, Jack & Jill of America member, BHS Marching/Concert Band, Research Assistant at the University of MD, and GBTLA, Inc. tutoring at JFK HS. Mr. Harris looks forward to becoming a Computer Security Specialist.
Mr. Franklyn F. Paris: Mr. Paris is a member of the graduating class of 2009 at Paint Branch High School. Mr. Paris has been accepted at Morehouse College and plans to attend in the fall. Mr. Paris was the captain of the PBHS varsity football team and a valuable member of the wrestling and lacrosse teams. Mr. Paris intends to pursue a career in law.
Mr. Winzell Steele, Jr.: Mr Steele is a member of the graduating class of 2009 at Gaithersburg High School. Mr. Steele plans to attend Morehouse College in the fall. Extracurricular activities included, Senior Representative in BROTHERS, GHS - Drum Major, Captain GHS Men's Varsity Tennis Team, Lead trumpet in the Jazz Academy Orchestra of Washington, DC Area, George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, City of Gaithersburg Veterans Day "Taps" performer, Music Teacher, GHS Pit Orchestra - lead trumpet, Parent Liaison for Advanced Placement Student. Mr. Steele’s ambitions are to earn a law degree and become a CEO of a Fortune 500 Company.
The Board elected to present each of these young men with a $1,000 scholarship for this year’s awards.
The Rudolph W. Snowden Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 10607
Silver Spring, Maryland 20914
Please note: The RWS Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization and listed in the United Way (Code 8944)/Combined Federal Campaign (CFC Code 8464). (CFCNCA designation 52977)