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 May 1st of each year
July 1st notification date for recipients of each year
Scholarship Recipients
for 2011-2012
Mr. Kareem Y. Heshmat: Mr. Heshmat
was a member of the graduating class of 2011 at Gaithersburg High School. He has enrolled at Morehouse College. While
attending Gaithersburg High School, his extracurricular activities included the
following:
- B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S
- Various positions in GHS’
student government association including serving as President of GHS’ SGA
Mr. Heshmat also worked as an administrative assistant at
the Islamic Center of Maryland and as a cashier at Giant Foods. Mr. Heshmat aspires to pursue a career in
political science.
Mr. Alex Wells IV: Mr. Wells was a member
of the graduating class of 2011 at James Hubert Blake High School. He has enrolled at Virginia State University.
While at James Hubert Blake High School, his extracurricular activities
included the following:
·
Served as a James Hubert Blake High School
Ambassador
·
Chess club member
·
French
Club member
·
Participated
in the Acappella Choir and the Revelations Gospel Choir
Mr. Wells looks forward to becoming a computer scientist or
an engineer.
Both young men received $1,500 scholarship to attend their
prospective schools. We are looking
forward to providing more scholarships to deserving Montgomery County Public
Schools’ students. We would appreciate
your support in distributing the 2011-2012 applications to deserving
candidates. The deadline for the
2011-2012 application is May 1, 2012.
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)