Joseph Demond Webster Memorial Scholarship

 

The Joseph Demond Webster Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of the late Mr. Joseph Demond Webster to be a financial assistance to young men who have dreams and aspirations of obtaining a college education in the state of Mississippi. Demond (as affectionately called) was a devoted and wholehearted member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and through this devotion, commitment and passion, his manhood, brotherhood and love for others sprouted.

 

To continue his legacy, this scholarship was created to unite young men to embrace their dreams, goals and culture. Our hope is that this scholarship helps develop a heart for patriotism and honor, and that it  encourages honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor along with spiritual, social, intellectual and moral welfare.

 

“If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Application Requirements:

 

Applicants will be required to submit a 2-4 minute video presentation answering the following question.

 

There is a saying that "Teamwork makes the dream work." What are your thoughts on this concept?

 

Please include the following in your response:

• Introduction. Tell us your name, where you are from, your current high school, and where you plan to attend college.

• Response. There is a saying that "Teamwork makes the dream work." What are your thoughts on this concept?
• Personal. Do you prefer to work in a team environment or individually? Why?
• Lessons. What has working as a team taught you about working with other people?
• Benefits. Can you identify the benefits of working as a team versus as an individual?
• Closing. For your next group or team project, how would you choose your own team? What qualities would you look for? Why those qualities?

 

Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA; must submit school transcript when applicable.

 

Some Advice:

• Try to restate the questions in your response.
• Remember posture is important.
• Record your video with appropriate lighting using a neutral background.
• Pick a quiet area.
• Dress appropriately.
• Your final submission should be free of grammatical errors.