Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation Lawrence Hamm, Sr. 2020

Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation

Providing scholarships and mentoring program for minority and

disadvantaged youth

Lawrence Hamm, Sr.

2020 Scholarship Packet

Empowering Youth to Achieve

Deadline to receive applications: March 1, 2020

MKYF Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship Application 
 
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Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 
A Chapter for Today … A Chapter for the Future 
 
Led by the vision of Joseph F. Harris, a chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity was chartered in Montgomery 
County, MD on October 28, 1972. The Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 
Incorporated held meetings and occasional social functions at the available space within the Colesville Elementary 
School facility. Eventually, the chapter moved its meetings to the Colesville Health Center on New Hampshire 
Avenue where it is located to this day.  In 1973, the chapter introduced its first scholarship program by starting 
the process of establishing a chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park, and made contributions of 
$250.00 and $50.00 to the NAACP and Suburban Maryland Fair Housing, respectively. Beginning in 1975, and 
every year thereafter, the chapter has awarded scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $2,000.00 to one or two 
deserving high school seniors. The chapter has sponsored a dynamic Guide Right Program with recreational, 
educational, and social programs. For the last four years, the Chapter has concentrated on a teen  leadership 
program in conjunction with the Toast Masters of America. The Chapter’s Book Award Program, wherein an 
outstanding book by a Black Author is presented to selected students in Montgomery County Schools, has been 
in place since 1992 and has met with a lot of success. Some school librarians are ordering these selections for their 
general purposes. Through the Chapter’s SAT Preparation Program, in sponsorship with the Montgomery County 
Board of Education, community youth are prepared for SAT examinations and represent a very useful Guide Right 
program.  The  Chapter  holds  two  NAACP  Life  Memberships  and  has  been  the  recipient  of  numerous 
commendations from the Montgomery County Government for the effectiveness of its Social Action Programs.  
Through the years, the Chapter has initiated various programs for fun, recreation, education, and/or profit. Among 
these programs have been golf tournaments, award achievement dinner dance, a Kappa college student retention 
program and a Black College Tour. 
 
Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation, Incorporated 
 
Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation, Incorporated (MKYF) exists as the philanthropic arm of the Silver Spring 
(MD) Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Foundation was incorporated July 23, 1999 
and granted its 501(c)3 status on May 30, 2000. The Foundation is a full-functioning non-profit, public benefit 
charitable foundation, and is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation, 
Inc.’s mission is to provide scholarships and mentoring programs for minority and disadvantaged youth in the 
Metropolitan Washington, DC area. The Foundation supports and conducts activities with the implicit purpose of 
helping youth “Achieve.” Activities of the MKYF include scholarships, mentoring, and an urban golf initiative. 
Through its activities with youth, the MKYF seeks to develop leadership skills, personal enhancement and career 
achievement of the next generation.  
 
 
Lawrence Hamm, Sr. 
 
Lawrence Hamm, Sr. graduated from Good Counsel High School and later became a proud alumnus of Lincoln 
University  in  Pennsylvania.  He  also  earned  a  Masters  in  Business  Administration  (MBA)  from  George 
Washington University in Washington, DC. While at Lincoln, he was initiated into the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa 
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, where he was President.  Mr. Hamm later was President of the Silver Spring 
(MD) Alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Lawrence was instrumental in securing 
the  initial  funding  for  the  Metropolitan  Kappa  Youth  Foundation  (MKYF),  and  was  a  strong  proponent  of 
encouraging young people to achieve academically. Lawrence had a distinguished career in sales, marketing, and 
strategic planning. At the time of his passing, he was as a Principal of The Resource Group, a management and 
consulting firm in Silver Spring. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of several information technology firms.  
To honor his memory and contributions, the Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 
Inc. and the Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation named their scholarship to youth in Lawrence Hamm’s honor. 
 
   

MKYF Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship Application

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MKYF Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship Guidelines

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship, students must:

1. Attend a high school in Montgomery County, MD and be classified as a high school senior

2. Demonstrate volunteer and community service involvement

3. Apply and receive acceptance to a college or university.

Criteria

In order to be considered for the award, all applicants must submit the following information:

From Applicant:

1. Completed application – typed and signed, include the 6 pages labeled “Submitted Application”

2. Four (4) completed application essays – typed

3. Student resume (1-2 pgs) - outlines leadership, extracurricular activities, work experience, awards

4. College information sheet – includes list of schools applied to, intended major, career interests

5. Proof of US citizenship and residency in Montgomery County, MD with copy of photo ID

6. A copy of your most recent grade report card must be forwarded or included with your application

7. Signed media release and authorization – Page 1 of Submitted Application form

Applicant should send PDF materials to MKYF Scholarship Committee at [email protected]

or MKYF Scholarship Committee, PO Box 10848, Silver Spring, MD 20914.

From School:

1. Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope * or transmitted electronically from school

2. An academic letter of recommendation

* Letter from a teacher, school counselor, or school

administrator addressing the applicant’s academic achievement, character and potential for success

in college and beyond.

From Other Recommender such as Church, Community, Service or Related Activity:

1. A service letter of recommendation

* verifying applicant’s participation in school-based or

community-based service organization(s) with generalized dates of participation in volunteer

activities, activities performed by the applicant.

Deadline

In order to be eligible for review, all Materials MUST be received by March 1, 2020 to MKYF

Scholarship Committee at Scholarshi[email protected] or the mailing address above. You will receive an

email acknowledgment once MKYF has received your completed application.

Acceptable forms of identification include federal, state, county issued, (passport, driver’s license, school

identification card with picture). If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, proof of his/her status as a legal

permanent resident or other lawful status.

Letter must be on letterhead, signed and dated, and include the representative’s contact information

(i.e., email address and phone number).

Materials marked with (*) should be sent directly to MKYF Scholarship Committee at

[email protected] or MKYF Scholarship Committee, PO Box 10848, Silver Spring, MD 20914.

Materials may be included in application submission by mail if received in a sealed envelope.

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(Applicant, this letter should be provided to your Recommender.)

TO: Teacher / Counselor / Principal / Mentor / Volunteer Activity Leader

RE: Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________________

The student listed above is applying for a scholarship from the Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation

(MKYF), a non-profit affiliated with the Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Incorporated. The student has selected you to provide a recommendation in support of

his/her application. We ask that you provide a candid assessment of the student’s academic

performance, personal development and maturity, oral and written communication skills, leadership

ability among peers, and anything else you believe is relevant to evaluate the student.

Please note the length of time you have known the student, in what capacity (classes taught or

activity/club supervised). The letter of recommendation should be written on official stationary, and

include your signature and phone number.

The letter of recommendation should be submitted by March 1, 2020 in one of the three ways:

1. Email to [email protected] (preferred)

2. Mailed to MKYF Scholarship Committee, PO Box 10848, Silver Spring, MD 20914 (preferred)

3. Given to student in a sealed envelope to be included in the applicant packet

MKYF Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State __________ Zip Code __________

Home phone ___________________ Cell phone ___________________

Email address _____________________________________

Date of Birth ___________________ Gender ___________________

Current High School _____________________________________

Primary Language __________ Secondary Language __________

Are you a US Citizen? Yes No If not, how long have you lived in the USA __________

Name, Title and Phone Number of Scholarship References:

1. ________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

Parent / Guardian information

Mother’s Name ________________________________________________________________________

Father’s Name _________________________________________________________________________

No. of individuals living in household where applicant resides (including student) __ Adults ___ Children

Family Total Household Income – Place an X in Section A and a X in the corresponding box in Section B

Section A

Place a X or

highlight one row

Section B

Please a X next to the one box that corresponds to your family’s total household

income related to the Family Size Total selected in the far left column.

Family Size Total

Up To

Above

$ 24,650

$ 41,050

$ 54,250

$ 54,250+

$ 28,150

$ 46,900

$ 62,000

$ 62,000+

$ 31,650

$ 52,750

$ 69,750

$ 69,750+

$ 35,150

$ 58,600

$ 77,450

$ 77,450+

$ 38,000

$ 63,300

$ 83,650

$ 83,650+

$ 40,800

$ 68,000

$ 89,850

$ 89,850+

$ 43,600

$ 72,700

$ 96,050

$ 96,050+

$ 46,400

$ 77,400

$ 102,250

$ 102,250+

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College Information Sheet

College or University Name

Applied

Yes / No

Accepted?

Yes/No/TBD

Intended Field of Study or

Major

Provide your ACT / SAT Scores

ACT Date Taken Scores

SAT Date Taken Scores Math Verbal

Provide your High School Grades

Semester GPA Cumulative GPA

List the Scholarships You Have Received or Have Applied For

Scholarship Name and Awarding

Organization

Scholarship Amount, If Known

If for tuition, room and board,

books, etc. please list

Received or

Pending

Notification

Please describe your career goals

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Applicant Activities

Have you volunteered during high school? _______ Have you worked during high school? ________

List the approximate number of hours you did volunteer activities and paid work.

Volunteer Activities

Paid Work

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

List, in order of importance to you, the volunteer activities or clubs / organizations that included a

service component. Activities should only span from your freshman through senior year in high

school.

Give a brief description of a volunteer experience that you believe has been most meaningful and

impactful to your life.

Applicant Honors and Achievements

List your personal honors and achievements beginning with the accolades most important to you:

Honors and Achievements

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

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Essays

Please complete the 4 essay questions using the space provided. Answers should be typed and each

essay should not exceed 500 words.

1. Why are you interested in applying for the Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation scholarship?

2. Tell us about the most inspirational person in your life, and how that person has influenced your

life.

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3. Please share a memorable experience in your life and note how it has shaped your perspective on

the global community or your local community.

4. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated member, Colin Kaepernick began to "take a knee" during

the playing of the National Anthem in the 2016 National Football League (NFL) season to draw

attention to what he viewed as oppression of people of color. Mr. Kaepernick pledged $1 million

through this foundation to fight global oppression through education and social activism. What do

you think about the oppression of people of color, on a national or international scale, or both?

What are ways you can be involved in fighting oppression?

(There is no right or wrong position to take in answering this question. Your essay will be evaluated

on the quality of your writing and your ability to take a position.)

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Media Release and Authorization

I provide permission for the Metropolitan Kappa youth Foundation, Inc. (MKYF) to film, record, and use

the likeness and image of my child,

_________________________________________________________, in conjunction with his/her

application to the MKYF Scholarship. I understand that photographs, films, recordings in electronic,

digital and print form may be taken and used, will remain MKYF’s property for publication, duplication,

reproduction, placement on the Internet. I have legal custody of said child, and I am authorized to provide

this release.

Student Signature _______________________________________ Date _______________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date ________________________

My signature certifies that all information contained herein is accurate and complete to the best of my

knowledge. By signing, I acknowledge that all documents become the property of Metropolitan Kappa

Youth Foundation. Submitting false or inaccurate information or claims are subject to forfeiture of any

scholarship monies awarded.

Student Signature _______________________________________ Date _______________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date ________________________