Earlier this week, the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. received a formal determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting us 501(c)3 status. In late November 2011, the Alumni Association applied for formal recognition as a 501(c)3 federally tax-exempt entity. Prior to this point, the Alumni Association operated as a federally tax-exempt entity under the small organization rules laid out in Section 508 of the tax code.

Crooms Academy of Information Technology Class of 2010 graduate Rehana Packwood was one of two Howard University students awarded the Luard Scholarship. As a recipient of the scholarship, Packwood will spend her junior year studying in the United Kingdom.

Packwood, a graphic design major, also has a passion for intercultural exchange. She serves on the Executive Board for the Japanese Culture Club on campus. The Orlando, Fl., native believes that studying in London will ultimately boost her career.

“Studying abroad will make me a better candidate in the job market and prepare me to make a larger contribution in the field of animation.”

The Luard Scholarship, provided by the English-Speaking Union, is committed to the promotion of scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through the effective use of the English language. Since 1969, it has provided full junior year abroad scholarships to the United Kingdom for academically, highly talented sophomore students attending Howard, Hampton, as well as United Negro College Fund institutions. Candidates for this scholarship must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be a sophomore, and be a United States citizen.

Howard University is a private research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Founded in 1867, students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 24 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States.

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Dear Crooms Class of 2012,
 
It is with pleasure that the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. invites you to apply for the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association Community Scholarship. As a way of congratulating you on making it this far in your educational career, we will be offering one (1) $600 scholarship to a graduating senior. Our group of contributors would like to recognize those who have continually performed well academically while still carrying a passion for giving back to their community and school. In an effort to encourage involvement and contribution in the community, we proudly present the requirements and application for the Crooms AoIT Alumni Association Community Scholarship.
 
The deadline for application is Friday, March 30th, 2012 by the end of the school day. Take note, this is the first Friday after Spring Break. The scholarship recipient will be notified before graduation. The Scholarship application is attached and includes instructions on how to submit the scholarship. We look forward to answering any questions you might have and carefully reviewing all applications received. Remember, this application is only open to graduating Crooms AoIT Seniors, so your chances of receiving the scholarship are quite high - that means you need to apply :-).
 
Congratulations again on making this far and good luck in your future endeavors!
 
-The Crooms AoIT Alumni Association, Inc. Board of Directors

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