Sankofatech Achievers Application

Achievers in Technology Application

Spring 2021

Deadline is Sunday, May 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Reach out to us at ait@sankofatech.org with any questions

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Basic Info
Name*
First Last
Email*
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Phone*
Gender*
School Name*
List your top three college choices (if you have already accepted an offer at an institution, please only list that institution)*
List other programs (mentorship, scholarship etc) you are applying to or will be part of when you start college*
Use N/A if you do not have other programs
What major(s) are you considering?*
What is your cumulative GPA?*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 5.
How did you hear about us?*

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Short Response Questions
Please answer the questions below by either writing a short essay (less than 1500 characters) or recording a video with your response (less than 5 minutes).
Why are you interested in the Achievers in Technology (AIT) program and what do you hope to gain from the experience?*
Tell us about your career vision (focus on your passion and how technology is relevant).*
How gritty are you?
Please select one of the following essay prompts in this section. Answer the questions by either writing a short essay (less than 1500 characters) or recording a video (less than 5 minutes).
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- Angela Duckworth, the foremost researcher on grit, defines grit as “passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way. It combines resilience, ambition, and self-control in the pursuit of goals that takes months, years, or even decades.” Share an experience that demonstrates grit.
- Describe the most challenging experience you’ve faced and how you overcame it.
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Creativity
Please select one of the following questions in this section. The question can be answered with an essay (1500 characters or less) or a video (less than 5 minutes).
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- Tell us about a time when you took a creative approach to solve a challenging problem or situation
- What is one problem you face in your community or daily life, and how could it be solved by a technology solution?
Transcript
Upload Transcript*
Please upload an up to date copy of your transcript (unofficial transcripts )
Attachments (Optional)
Upload documents to your portfolio of work (e.g. work samples, authored articles, videos, links to projects, etc.)
Files
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Letter Of Recomendation (Optional)
Letters of recommendations provide more context and background on applicants. They often fill gaps in applications and increase an applicants chances of acceptance. Please provide contact details of the person who will be writing your letter of recommendation.
Recommender's Name
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Recommender's Email
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Application Agreement*
By checking this box, you agree that you meet all of the requirements for the AIT program including 1) entering U.S. college or university this upcoming academic year 2) interested in pursuing a career in technology 3) be of African descent and 4) from a low-income household
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I understand that Sankofatech may request additional information or documentation(s) to validate eligibility for the program. If I fail to provide the required documentation(s), Sankofatech will withdraw my application.
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Achievers in Technology Application

Spring 2021

Step 1 of 2

Basic Info

Short Response Questions

How gritty are you?

Creativity

Transcript

Attachments (Optional)

Letter Of Recomendation (Optional)