Hello Family and Friends,

I have the honor and privilege of being a participant in Indiana University's 22nd Annual, 2015 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. This scholarship pageant promotes the values that are very dear to my heart such as academic excellence, service, confidence, and integrity.

This scholarship pageant will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Bloomington, Indiana. In order to place in the pageant I have to have a certain amount of ad sales and/or donations. The donations/ad placements are a major portion of the scoring for the scholarship pageant, therefore, I would be extremely grateful if you would be able to help me in my quest to gaining the title of Indiana University’s 2015 Miss Black and Gold. If I win, not only will I receive scholarship money, but I will also be able to move on to the regional contest and compete. 

I would be elated and so grateful if you would be able to assist me with making a donation. All donations must be made by Friday, February 5, 2015. 

I am so appreciative for all of your support thus far in everything I have sought out to do. I feel extremely blessed to have such an amazing support system continuously backing me up.

Once again, thank you so much and I will keep you posted throughout my quest in becoming the next Miss Black and Gold.

All my love and appreciation,

Tyler Joy Collins
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Social Programming Chair for Black Student Union
Hudson and Holland Scholar