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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Xi Beta Beta Chapter
2020 International High School Essay Contest
1Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Xi Beta Beta Chapter
To all Applicants participating in the Essay Scholarship Contest:
Enclosed in this packet is information and criteria for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Incorporated Essay contest. The material and requested information will be reviewed
by members of the fraternity in accordance to the essay criteria. All of the requested
information must be submitted together on or before the deadline. An electronic
copy of the essay and application must be emailed on or before 9:00 P.M., October
16, 2020, the Xi Beta Beta Essay Chairman, Mr. Daymond Ray at
daymondray@gmail.com. All essays submitted after the deadline will not be
considered. The state of Georgia Omega Psi Phi Organization will recognize 1 st, 2nd,
and 3rd place winners across the state for scholarship monies.
In closing, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Xi Beta Beta Chapter of Dublin,
Georgia would like to wish you, in advance, the best of luck on all of your future
and academic endeavors. We hope that this essay and the topic presented will begin
to enlighten your academic and scholarly knowledge.
Sincerely,
Mr. Shellie Stroman, Xi Beta Beta Chapter Basileus
2Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Xi Beta Beta Chapter
Scholarship Criteria and Instructions
1. Students must be a current High School Senior or Junior.
2. Complete the Application Process
3. Student must submit an official transcript with essay submission.
4. Essay must be a TYPED and at least 700-750 words, on the following topic:
Learning about politics and life as a citizen is part of the transition to
adulthood. During this stage, young people are introduced to political
processes and issues, as well as, a range of political activities including
voting and participation in social movements. “AGAINST THE
BACKDROP OF THE GLOBAL “BLACK LIVES MATTER”
MOVEMENT, WHY IS IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE TO BECOME AND REMAIN POLITICALLY ENGAGED?
5. The essay must be composed while using the following:
Times New Roman Font
12-Point Type
Double Spaced
6. A title page must be attached with the following information centered on the
page: Title of the Essay, Full Name of Student, Name of High School,
and Date of Submission.
7. The essay must be emailed to daymondray@gmail.com no later than 9:00
P.M. on October 16, 2020, by the school counselor.
3Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Xi Beta Beta Chapter
Essay Application (Please TYPE or Print in Blue or Black Ink)
1. Date of Application: _____________________________________
2. Name of Applicant (Last, First, Middle): _______________________________
3. Name of Parents: _____________________________________________
4. Permanent Address: ___________________________________________
5. Home Telephone _________________Alternate Phone Number ____________________
6. Name of High School, Address, Phone Number
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
7. Name of anticipated College/University:
8. Intended Major of Study in College:
9. List special honors and/or awards received during your high school years.
10. List extra-curricular activities for school, church, and the community event for the past
few years.
11. Name of School Principal
12. Name of School Counselor
13. Please make sure your essay contains the following:
____ Typed Essay (700-750 Words)
_____Title Page
____ Essay must be composed using MLA Format
____ Reference Page if sources are used
4Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Xi Beta Beta Chapter
ESSAY Rating Criteria
All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the
following criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points.
1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points) Topic is well-developed (covers
and develops major points, supplying enough information for understanding)
2. Progression: (20 possible points) Composition progresses from beginning to end in a
logical flow of information
3. Readability: (25 possible points) Concise prose that sticks to the point and does not
ramble (holds reader’s attention)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points) Agreement of subject and verb; proper tense; correct
sentence construction; paragraphing, including transitional phrases linking same
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)
Additional Information
Persons submitting manuscripts thereby grant to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. the right to
keep the manuscripts and to exercise full publishing rights to them. Awards will be announced
on or about June 1, 2021, and the decision of the judges will be final. The manuscripts must
present an adequate treatment of the essay topic. Winners may be required to furnish written
proof that they were enrolled in their respective high school at the time the essay was submitted.
Awards will be submitted to each winner, upon written verification from an institution of higher
education that the individual has enrolled. Actual enrollment (not just acceptance) is required.
Awards must be claimed within 18 months after the announcement date to be valid.
Local Chapter Contact
Local Chapter Name __XI BETA BETA_______________________________________________
Bro. ___Daymond Ray, Jr._____________________________________________________
Email ___daymondray@gmail.com________________________________________________
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