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Joseph C. Peyton Scholarship

Welcome to the Joseph C. Peyton Scholarship Application
The Joseph C. Peyton Scholarship, established by the Golden Futures Foundation and the Iota Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is dedicated to supporting African American male seniors from Tacoma-Pierce County High Schools in their pursuit of higher education.

This $1,000 scholarship aims to empower promising students by helping them achieve their academic and career goals at an accredited college or university. We are proud to honor the legacy of Joseph C. Peyton Jr. through this scholarship and are excited to offer this opportunity for financial assistance as you take the next step in your educational journey.

Please complete the application below to apply for this prestigious award.

Application Information

First name

Date

Last name

Home Address

Phone

Date of Birth

1st Parent / Guardian Name

2nd Parent / Guardian Name

Home Address

Parent Guardian Phone Number

Parent / Guardian Email

Academic Information

High School Name

Graduation Date

Cumulative GPA

Unofficial High School Transcript

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Running Start

Running Start- Name of Instituition

Unofficial Running Start Transcript

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Extracurricular Activities

School Leadership Activities

Community / Volunteer Involvement

Work Experience

Awards Received

College/ University Information

List the Top 3 Colleges / Universities you are considering

Intended Major / Field of Study

SAT Exam Score

ACT Exam Score

Letters of Recommendation

Academic Letter of Recommendation

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Parent/ Guardian Letter of Recommendation

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Applicant Essay

You are to write a 500 to 750 word essay, responding to the prompt below. Applications with less than the 500 word minimum will NOT be considered.

Thurgood Marshall once stated, "This is a great country, but fortunately for you, it is not perfect. There is much to be done to bring about complete equality, remove hunger. Bring reality closer to theory and democratic principles." In 500-750 words, reflect on an issue you believe holds society back from achieving true equality. What steps would you take to address this issue?

Student Signature

Parent Signature

By checking the box below, I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may disqualify me from scholarship consideration.

Joseph C. Peyton Scholarship

Application Information

Academic Information

Running Start

Extracurricular Activities

College/ University Information

Letters of Recommendation

Applicant Essay

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