Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship The Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship will be awarded to a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., who is currently enrolled in a graduate program. The eligible soror must be in pursuit of a career in the field of education, in addition to exemplifying our motto of “Greater Service, Greater Progress!” 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. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Completion of the scholarship application form in blue or black ink. Proof of good financial standing on the national, regional, and local levels. Residency in the Western Region during the 2017-2018 sorority year. Current enrollment in a graduate level (or higher) teaching credential program in the field of education. An official graduate school transcript. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Three (3) letters of recommendation - Two (2) of the letters of recommendation must come from one of the following individuals or organizations: teacher(s), school official(s), employer(s), and/or community service representative(s) and must be typed on official letterhead. One (1) letter must come from a member in good financial standing, on all three levels, with the sorority. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members, even if the family member is a soror. Recommendation letters must be attached to the application. Completion of the required essay. 1
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship GRADING MATRIX - 200 POINTS POSSIBLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Grade Point Average - 20 pts. 3 Letters of Recommendation – 15 pts. Sorority Activities – 25 pts. Extra-Curricular and/or Community Service Activities – 20 pts. Evidence of Academic / Leadership Awards or Recognition –20 pts. Essay – 100 pts.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Please address any questions to the Scholarship Chair, Ms. Ciera Price, at [email protected]. Complete application packets must be submitted to the scholarship chair by email and/or postal mail at the address below by Sunday, April 25, 2018. For submissions by email, make sure to indicate the name of the scholarship in the subject line. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Ms. Ciera Price, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. KAPPA NU SIGMA Alumnae Chapter 2800 Tourmaline Way Antelope, CA 95843
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship Application Name: ______________________________ Chapter: ____________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Current School: ____________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Degree: ________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date: ________________________ Cumulative GPA: _________________ Sorority Activities in the 2017-2018 Sorority Year Include all offices held, committees, conferences attendance, event attendance, special projects, etc. Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Community/School Related Activities (Non-Sorority related) in the 2017-2018 Sorority Year Include all offices held, committees, conferences attendance, event attendance, special projects, etc. Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Honors/Awards/Recognitions Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship Essay Topics Please respond to one of the following prompts using clear, original thought supported by personal experiences, observations, and/or research. Essays should be well developed and a minimum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages using 12-point font.
- Why are you pursuing a career in education and what impact do you hope to have on the field as an individual?
- Discuss a time that you overcame a challenge during your education. How did that event contribute to who you are today?
- What are the most critical issues facing minority students in the current education system? - What solutions should the current administration explore to reduce the nation’s student loan debt? Student Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentations may constitute fraud and will result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship. Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________ Notification to Applicants The Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship is not a renewable scholarship. The Award recipient will be notified no later than Friday, May 4, 2018 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 Academic Achievement Brunch by Friday, May 18, 2018. Note: Payment will be remitted at the Brunch, which will be held in June of 2018.
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Completion of the scholarship application form in blue or black ink. Proof of good financial standing on the national, regional, and local levels. Residency in the Western Region during the 2017-2018 sorority year. Current enrollment in a graduate level (or higher) teaching credential program in the field of education. An official graduate school transcript. Possession of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Three (3) letters of recommendation - Two (2) of the letters of recommendation must come from one of the following individuals or organizations: teacher(s), school official(s), employer(s), and/or community service representative(s) and must be typed on official letterhead. One (1) letter must come from a member in good financial standing, on all three levels, with the sorority. Letters of recommendation cannot come from family members, even if the family member is a soror. Recommendation letters must be attached to the application. Completion of the required essay. 1
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship GRADING MATRIX - 200 POINTS POSSIBLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Grade Point Average - 20 pts. 3 Letters of Recommendation – 15 pts. Sorority Activities – 25 pts. Extra-Curricular and/or Community Service Activities – 20 pts. Evidence of Academic / Leadership Awards or Recognition –20 pts. Essay – 100 pts.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Please address any questions to the Scholarship Chair, Ms. Ciera Price, at [email protected]. Complete application packets must be submitted to the scholarship chair by email and/or postal mail at the address below by Sunday, April 25, 2018. For submissions by email, make sure to indicate the name of the scholarship in the subject line. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Ms. Ciera Price, Scholarship Chair Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. KAPPA NU SIGMA Alumnae Chapter 2800 Tourmaline Way Antelope, CA 95843
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship Application Name: ______________________________ Chapter: ____________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Current School: ____________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Degree: ________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date: ________________________ Cumulative GPA: _________________ Sorority Activities in the 2017-2018 Sorority Year Include all offices held, committees, conferences attendance, event attendance, special projects, etc. Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Community/School Related Activities (Non-Sorority related) in the 2017-2018 Sorority Year Include all offices held, committees, conferences attendance, event attendance, special projects, etc. Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Honors/Awards/Recognitions Provide detailed information and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Nu Sigma-San Fernando Alumnae Chapter Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship Essay Topics Please respond to one of the following prompts using clear, original thought supported by personal experiences, observations, and/or research. Essays should be well developed and a minimum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages using 12-point font.
- Why are you pursuing a career in education and what impact do you hope to have on the field as an individual?
- Discuss a time that you overcame a challenge during your education. How did that event contribute to who you are today?
- What are the most critical issues facing minority students in the current education system? - What solutions should the current administration explore to reduce the nation’s student loan debt? Student Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentations may constitute fraud and will result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship. Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________ Notification to Applicants The Ten Pearls and Two Rubies Scholarship is not a renewable scholarship. The Award recipient will be notified no later than Friday, May 4, 2018 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 Academic Achievement Brunch by Friday, May 18, 2018. Note: Payment will be remitted at the Brunch, which will be held in June of 2018.
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