Our Cause Education & Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
The Our Cause Education & Scholarship Foundation (OCE&SF), in partnership with Theta Tau Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., awards academic scholarships to high school seniors in Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax City, and Fairfax County) pursuing full-time enrollment in a college or university in the fall of this year. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and community service.
Eligibility:
- All Male High School Senior
- This year's high school graduate with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, based on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated community service, volunteer commitment, initiative, and leadership skills.
- Resident of one of the following Virginia counties or cities: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, or Fairfax County.
- Written acceptance letter for the upcoming academic school year from your selected college or university
- Completed application package, including the following:
- Completed application form, if under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Applicant photo
- Required Essay of 250 words minimum and 500 words maximum double-spaced providing a detailed response to the following question: If you had the opportunity to present your top priorities for each of the three branches of the United States government, what would you choose and why? Please explain why your proposals should be a priority for our nation and what actions you would ask the government to consider.
- Essay will be judged on grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and clarity of composition.
- Two professional letters of recommendation (one from each category):
- Based on your academic achievement (high school teacher, counselor, principal, etc.)
- Based on your community service (religious leader, work supervisor, community, or volunteer project leader, etc.)