Upsilon Lambda Lambda Chapter awards scholarships to DODEA Japan seniors

Fourteen high school seniors from three high schools on Kanto Plain recently competed for three scholarships during the 2020 International High School Essay Contest sponsored by the Brothers of Upsilon Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Participants wrote a 700- to 750-word essay based upon the following:  “Against the backdrop of the global ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, why is it even more important for young people to become and remain politically engaged?”

Judges, Bro. Charles Hicks, Bro Scottie Jarrett and Bro. Michael Robinson selected the following winners:

1st Place Winner $500 Scholarship –Ashton Williams from Yokota High School.

Runner Up Winner $250 Scholarship –Rachel Perry from Zama Middle High School.

Runner Up $250 Scholarship – Rian Merritt from Nile C. Kinnick High School.

In addition to the scholarships, each winner received a Certificate of Excellence. Ashton Williams will represent Upsilon Lambda Lambda Chapter in the 13th District International High School Essay Contest. The winner will be announced during the Spring of 2021.

Upsilon Lambda Lambda Chapter supports our youth in education and will continue to advocate for youth academic excellence and leadership. All college-bound high school seniors on the Kanto Plain are encouraged to apply for more scholarships. Scholarship applications will be available March 1-30, 2021 by the Brothers of Upsilon Lambda Lambda Chapter. For more information contact Scottie Jarrett at: ULL.OPPF@samuraiques.com