The Cultivating Resources and Opportunities Community Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Chi Rho Omega Chapter announce the 2024 Crystal Creech Shepherd Memorial Scholarship opening.  The scholarship is open to all high school seniors planning to study full-time at an accredited four-year institution in Fall 2024 and who meet and/or submit the following supporting materials.

Amount – varies

Application Deadline  – May 12, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in an accredited four-year College/University beginning Fall 2024.
2. Have a minimum weighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
3. Attend one of the below high schools OR live in Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell or Zebulon AND attend a Wake County charter, magnet or private school
   • East Wake High School
   • Heritage High School
   • Knightdale High School
   • Rolesville High School
   • Wake Forest High School
4. Submit verification of Fall 2024 full-time enrollment.

Application Checklist:

The following must be submitted for a complete application packet:

• Online Application
  • Personal Information
  • Academic Information
  • Leadership and Extra-Curricular Interest
  • Community Service Activities
  • Awards and Recognitions
  • Essay (Typed, double-spaced and Times New Roman 12 Font) or Video
  • Certification and Release of Information
• Official High School Transcript(s) as of January 2024, showing credit for each course grade and date of completion. Note: Must have official school SEAL (Submitted Separately if cannot upload)
• Two Letters of Recommendation speaking to accomplishments in the following areas: Academic Achievement, Community Service, Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities (Submitted Separately)
  • Recommendations should be from a teacher, counselor, principal, or community/religious leader
  • Recommendations should be on letterhead, signed, dated, and mailed to:

All application materials must be uploaded or mail postmarked by May 12, 2024, 11:59pm (Eastern Standard Time).  Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.  Scholarship recipients will be notified late May 2024.  If selected, the recipient or a representative agrees to be present (either virtually or in-person) at the CRO Scholarship Award Ceremony.