iNTERNATIONAL Achievement Week HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

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The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity.

The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.

Email to:

dhudson@bhm.k12.al.us

Mail to:

Alpha Phi Chapter

Attn: Essay Contest

864 8th Street West

Birmingham, Alabama 35204

All submissions will be reviewed by your local Chapter (determined by your high school/home address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 20, 2023.   Do not change or shorten the Essay Topic.

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)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)

Your first year in college is a major life change.  It presents new experiences like meeting new people, managing your time, and living away from home.  

The essay topic is "What are the three greatest challenges you think you may encounter during your freshman year of college? 

The essay should conform to the following:

• Applicant's name, school, and essay topic should be typed at the top of each page.
• Essay should be no more than two doubled spaced pages (8 1/2 x 11), using a 12 point font, with one-inch margins addressing the essay topic.

Mail to: 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Alpha Phi Chapter

Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 1741

Birmingham AL 35201

Fax to:

Attn: Darrell Hudson, Sr.

(205) 231-0217

Email to:

dhudson@bhm.k12.al.us

Scholarship contestants must meet the following criteria:

1. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (copy of transcript to verify)
2. Must have a counselor's or principal's recommendation (signature to be secured on the application)
3. Must provide proof of acceptance to college in order for scholarships to be awarded.
4. Must Include copy of ACT/SAT Scores