$1000 Scholarship WASHINGTON/LINCOLN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS DENNYSTINE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

WASHINGTON/LINCOLN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS
DENNYSTINE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2019-2020

The Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas is a national non-profit association whose members are graduates and former students of the first two black high schools in Dallas, Texas, and others who are dedicated to the mission of the organization. WLAA Chapters are established in four major cities, including Houston, Texas. The mission of this group is three-fold:
To preserve the history of Booker T. Washington and Lincoln High Schools, in Dallas, Texas
To promote the importance of education for children.
To give back to our communities.

To accomplish these goals, the National Organization offers scholarships to students in those two high schools in Dallas in addition to scholarships that are administered through the four chapters.

As part of the Houston Chapter’s mission to promote the education of high school students, the organization initiated its local scholarship competition in 2006, open to students from three H.I.S.D. high schools: Madison, Yates, and Worthing. In 2007, the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the scholarship’s founder, Mrs. Johnson (now deceased). An esteemed Houston educator, Mrs. Johnson dedicated her life to the education of youth in the city of Houston. Mrs. Johnson was also President of the Houston Chapter of WLAA for twenty years. The scope of the scholarship competition has widened to include additional schools and churches.

THE AWARD

This year, the Houston Chapter will give $1000 scholarships from the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Fund to students to be used as financial support during their freshman year.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

Eligible applicant must:

Be a graduating senior in good standing from one of an H.I.S.D. high school, or a
member of a “Founders Day Partner Church.”
Have a grade point average of 2.5 (78 / C Plus) or higher on a scale of 4.0 (100/A).
Show financial need.
Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through academic achievement, motivation to serve and succeed, leadership in school, and participation in extracurricular activities, civic organizations, or church.
Complete the WLAA Houston Chapter Scholarship Application Form.
Complete one (1) essay of approximately two pages. (See below for details.)
Complete one (1) list of activities and achievements. (See below for details.)
Provide High School Transcript, including the 2019 Fall Semester
Submit two (2) letters of recommendations from:
A high school official: principal, counselor, teacher or other staff member (should not be a relative).
A community member: pastor, civic leader, Sunday school teacher, mentor, or other (should not be a relative)
Provide proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Attach a 3”x 5” color photograph.
A 3”x5” color cap and gown photograph will be required from selected scholarship recipient for use in the
National WLAA Scholarship Brochure. (WLAA may be able to assist with acquiring this photograph)
A note authorizing the use of the photo in WLAA Scholarship Brochure will also be required at that time.


Essay and List Details

Essay
In approximately two pages, discuss your dreams for the future. Describe your life as you envision it twenty years from now. What people, things, and accomplishments do you need to be successful? How does this scholarship fit in your plans for the future?

List
Submit a list no longer than one page, summarizing your hobbies, extra-curricular activities, and jobs, noting those in which leadership positions were held, including community service involvement.

Complete packets including the application and additional required documents must be submitted by the April 30, 2020 deadline. If you have questions, please call Karen Reese, Scholarship Chairperson at 713-417-8629.


DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 31, 2020.
Mail Scholarship Application Packet to:
Scholarship Committee
Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas
Houston Chapter
1906 Nantucket Drive
Houston, TX 77057














SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2019-2020

Name _________________________________________________Date of Birth____________
Last First Middle
Home Address ______________________________________________ Zip Code__________

Telephone Number ( ) __________________Alternate Number( )____________________

High School Attending__________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name _____________________________ Address_____________________________

City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________

Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________

Occupation_______________________ Place of Employment___________________________

Parent's Name _____________________________Address_____________________________

City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________

Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________

Occupation ______________________Place of Employment ____________________________

Annual Income (combined, all sources) $ _______________ Number of Dependents _________
(Include yourself)

Grade Point Average_________ (4.0 Point Scale) SAT Scores ________ACT Scores_________

Academic Awards & Honors:
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I certify that the information contained in this document is true.
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Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date