Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando ...
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship
The Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. annually awards two scholarships to students pursuing higher education.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who resides in Los Angeles County, and will be attending a 4-year university/college in the Fall of 2017.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a college student currently attending California State University, Dominguez Hills or California State University, Northridge.
Scholarship recipients will be recognized, and payment remitted, at our Scholarship Luncheon scheduled in June 2017. About Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin, and Cubena McClure. In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. They believed that self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility to their society. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment. The Kappa Nu Sigma chapter was chartered on October 13, 2007 to answer the call to service in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles area through sisterhood and scholarship.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the scholarship application. (Please use black or blue ink).
Graduating High School Seniors: 1. Submission of an Acceptance Letter into a four-year college/university for Fall 2017. 2. An official high school transcript 3. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 4. Two (2) letters of recommendation - Letters of recommendation are accepted from teachers, guidance counselors, principals, employers and/or community service representatives and should be typed on letterhead. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members. 5. Completion of the required essay.
California State University, Northridge or California State University, Dominguez Hills students: 1. Submission of official college transcripts 2. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation - Letters of recommendation are accepted from teachers, guidance counselors, principals, employers and/or community service representatives and should be typed on letterhead. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members. 4. Completion of the required essay
Choose one of the topics below and describe the societal impact using clear, original thought supported by personal experiences, observations and/or research, and propose a solution to improve or eradicate the issue. Essays should be well developed and a minimum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages. Topics: The impact that the executive order on immigration has had on you/family/or someone you know. Social media and/or celebrities’ responsibility in shaping political thinking. Cost of higher education. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete application packets (e.g. application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript) must be received at the address below AND by email TO [email protected] BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2017. Ms. Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. KAPPA NU SIGMA Alumnae Chapter 1165 Valley View Ave Pasadena, CA 91107
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship APPLICATION
Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone (Cell): _______________________________
Phone (Home): ______________________
Current School Attending: ___________________________________________________________ Declared or Anticipated Major: _______________________________________________________ Cumulative GPA: ______________________ Classification:
Freshman
Sophomore
Anticipated Graduation Date: _________________ Junior
Senior
Please provide a list of schools accepted to if not currently enrolled in college. (Please attach proof of acceptance and intention to enroll):
Current School Activities (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
Honors/Awards/Recognitions (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
Extracurricular and Community Service Activities: (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship APPLICATION
Parent/Student Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of our knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may constitute fraud, which will result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship. Student Signature: ____________________________________
Date: _____________
Student Printed Name: ____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (High School Students only): _______________________
Date: _____________
Parent Printed Name: _____________________________________________________
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship
GRADING MATRIX 175 POINTS POSSIBLE
I.
Grade Point Average - Maximum 20 pts.
II.
3 Letters of Recommendation – Maximum 15 pts.
III.
Extra Curricular and/or Community Service Activities – Maximum 20 pts.
IV.
Evidence of Academic / Leadership Awards or Recognition – Maximum 20 pts.
V.
Student Essay – Maximum 100 pts.
NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Scholarship is not a renewable scholarship. Award recipients will be identified as a Kappa Nu Sigma Scholar and showcased at our Scholarship Luncheon on in June 2017 and will be notified no later than Wednesday, May 17, 2017 by email and/or first class mail. Upon notification, recipients are required to notify Kappa Nu Sigma of their acceptance of the scholarship and confirm their reservation to the Scholarship Luncheon by Sunday, May 28, 2017. Note: Payment will be remitted at the Scholarship Luncheon. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete application packets (e.g. application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript) must be received at the address below AND by email to [email protected] BY Saturday, APRIL 22, 2017. Ms. Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma Alumnae chapter 1165 Valley View Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107
Please email Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair, at [email protected] if there are any questions. Make sure to indicate the name of the Scholarship, Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Scholarship, in the subject line of the email. Thank you and good luck!
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The Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. annually awards two scholarships to students pursuing higher education.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who resides in Los Angeles County, and will be attending a 4-year university/college in the Fall of 2017.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a college student currently attending California State University, Dominguez Hills or California State University, Northridge.
Scholarship recipients will be recognized, and payment remitted, at our Scholarship Luncheon scheduled in June 2017. About Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin, and Cubena McClure. In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. They believed that self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility to their society. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment. The Kappa Nu Sigma chapter was chartered on October 13, 2007 to answer the call to service in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles area through sisterhood and scholarship.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the scholarship application. (Please use black or blue ink).
Graduating High School Seniors: 1. Submission of an Acceptance Letter into a four-year college/university for Fall 2017. 2. An official high school transcript 3. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 4. Two (2) letters of recommendation - Letters of recommendation are accepted from teachers, guidance counselors, principals, employers and/or community service representatives and should be typed on letterhead. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members. 5. Completion of the required essay.
California State University, Northridge or California State University, Dominguez Hills students: 1. Submission of official college transcripts 2. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation - Letters of recommendation are accepted from teachers, guidance counselors, principals, employers and/or community service representatives and should be typed on letterhead. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members. 4. Completion of the required essay
Choose one of the topics below and describe the societal impact using clear, original thought supported by personal experiences, observations and/or research, and propose a solution to improve or eradicate the issue. Essays should be well developed and a minimum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages. Topics: The impact that the executive order on immigration has had on you/family/or someone you know. Social media and/or celebrities’ responsibility in shaping political thinking. Cost of higher education. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete application packets (e.g. application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript) must be received at the address below AND by email TO [email protected] BY FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2017. Ms. Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. KAPPA NU SIGMA Alumnae Chapter 1165 Valley View Ave Pasadena, CA 91107
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship APPLICATION
Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone (Cell): _______________________________
Phone (Home): ______________________
Current School Attending: ___________________________________________________________ Declared or Anticipated Major: _______________________________________________________ Cumulative GPA: ______________________ Classification:
Freshman
Sophomore
Anticipated Graduation Date: _________________ Junior
Senior
Please provide a list of schools accepted to if not currently enrolled in college. (Please attach proof of acceptance and intention to enroll):
Current School Activities (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
Honors/Awards/Recognitions (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
Extracurricular and Community Service Activities: (Please provide detailed information and attach a separate sheet if necessary):
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship APPLICATION
Parent/Student Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of our knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may constitute fraud, which will result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship. Student Signature: ____________________________________
Date: _____________
Student Printed Name: ____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (High School Students only): _______________________
Date: _____________
Parent Printed Name: _____________________________________________________
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Educational Scholarship
GRADING MATRIX 175 POINTS POSSIBLE
I.
Grade Point Average - Maximum 20 pts.
II.
3 Letters of Recommendation – Maximum 15 pts.
III.
Extra Curricular and/or Community Service Activities – Maximum 20 pts.
IV.
Evidence of Academic / Leadership Awards or Recognition – Maximum 20 pts.
V.
Student Essay – Maximum 100 pts.
NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Scholarship is not a renewable scholarship. Award recipients will be identified as a Kappa Nu Sigma Scholar and showcased at our Scholarship Luncheon on in June 2017 and will be notified no later than Wednesday, May 17, 2017 by email and/or first class mail. Upon notification, recipients are required to notify Kappa Nu Sigma of their acceptance of the scholarship and confirm their reservation to the Scholarship Luncheon by Sunday, May 28, 2017. Note: Payment will be remitted at the Scholarship Luncheon. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete application packets (e.g. application, essay, letters of recommendation, and transcript) must be received at the address below AND by email to [email protected] BY Saturday, APRIL 22, 2017. Ms. Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma Alumnae chapter 1165 Valley View Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107
Please email Marla Gibson, Scholarship Chair, at [email protected] if there are any questions. Make sure to indicate the name of the Scholarship, Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little Scholarship, in the subject line of the email. Thank you and good luck!
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