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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. Lambda Mu Sigma Alumnae Chapter “A Non-governmental Organization Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information”
Lynette M. Harris Beacon of Light Scholarship Application
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Lynette M. Harris Beacon of Light Book Scholarship
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven schoolteachers. Since its inception, the aim has been to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development, and education of youth are the hallmarks of the organization’s programs and activities. We visualize a world in which all women and their families reach their full potential in all aspects of life and are able to create unlimited opportunities for future generations.
We are happy to announce that we are offering the Lynette M. Harris Beacon of Light Book Scholarship to current college students in the field of education and graduating high school seniors. Lynette M. Harris was initiated in to Eta Iota undergraduate chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at the University of Kansas in the spring of 1989. She then proceeded to help charter the Nu Beta undergraduate chapter at Kansas State University in October of 1992. In August of 2011 Lynette assisted with the chartering of the Lambda Mu Sigma Alumnae chapter on the island of Oahu. For 27 years, Lynette has continued to promote the aims and goals of the sorority. We are happy to offer this scholarship in her honor.
current high school seniors pursuing a college degree.
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Beacon of Light Lynette M. Harris
book scholarship
- Applicant must possess a GPA of at least 3.22 on a
4.0 system.
- Applicant must be in their senior year of high
school and pursuing their collegiate degree
Scan & Email to
[email protected] to submit
your application
ELIGIBILITY
SUBMISSION
Deadline: May 1st,Contact Jessica Bellevue (617) 755 8505 or [email protected]
if you have any additional questions!
THE lambda mu sigma alumnae chapter of sigma gamma rho sorority, inc.:
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. LAMBDA MU SIGMA ALUMNAE CHAPTER “A Non-governmental Organization Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information” Student Eligibility Criteria In order to be considered for the Beacon of Light scholarship applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Be accepted/enrolled in an accredited United States College/University • Possess a minimum grade point average of 3.2 • Current Hawai’i resident • Possess a High School diploma by June 2018 (for current high school students)
Application Checklist – Deadline May 1st, 2018
*for link to Google Doc version of application contact email below
A. Completed application (pages 3 B. Application signature page (page 10)C. Two Letters of Recommendation (One letter MUST be from an academic reference, no
family references allowed) D. Official Transcript (most recent) E. College/University Acceptance Letter or Proof of enrollment F. Personal Statement:
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your view on education. Why is furthering your education important to you? How will it materialize your dreams and aspirations?
Submit Completed Applications by May 1st
Pearl City, HI 96792
E-mail: [email protected]
96782
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2019
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Please scan application and any additional documents you wish to attach. Please send to:
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Applicant's Personal Information
Please print in black or dark blue ink or type the required information.
For each multiple-choice question, check the appropriate box.
1. APPLICANT'S FULL LEGAL NAME:
FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL
LAST
2. DATE OF BIRTH (mmddyyyy) 3. GENDER
- - MALE FEMALE
4. CURRENT SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER
- -
5. E-MAIL ADDRESS
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6. PERMANENT HOME MAILING ADDRESS (Do not submit a PO Box address) NO. & STREET ADDRESS, APT. NUMBER,
AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
CITY STATE
ZIP CODE PERMANENT HOME PHONE
7. Legal Status - US Citizen
YES NO
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References 8. Academic Reference: (Non-Family Member)
FIRST
LAST
NO. & STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE
ZIP CODE
CONTACT PHONE EXT.
- - ALTERNATE PHONE EXT.
- -
POSITION, TITLE, OR OCCUPATION
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9. Other Reference: (Non-Family Member)
FIRST
LAST
NO. & STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE
ZIP CODE
CONTACT PHONE EXT.
- -
ALTERNATE PHONE
EXT.
- - E-MAIL ADDRESS
POSITION, TITLE, OR OCCUPATION
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Educational Status
10. High School or College/University Information SCHOOL ATTENDING
NO. & STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE
ZIP CODE
Attach school transcript
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE (MM/YYYY)
CUMULATIVE GPA (4.00 SCALE)
/ .
CLASS RANK PERCENTILE
/ %
11. College / University Accepted (If current high school senior)
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Honors, Awards, Community Service, and Leadership
12. HONORS AND AWARDS (List honors and awards received.)(List additional awards on separate sheet)
NAME OF AWARD RECEIVED (MM/YY)
TYPE OF HONOR/AWARD
ACADEMIC ATHLETIC ARTISTIC TOWNSHIP SERVICE JOB
RELATED EXTRA-ACTIVITY
NAME OF AWARD RECEIVED (MM/YY)
TYPE OF HONOR/AWARD
ACADEMIC ATHLETIC ARTISTIC TOWNSHIP SERVICE JOB
RELATED EXTRA-ACTIVITY
NAME OF AWARD RECEIVED (MM/YY)
TYPE OF HONOR/AWARD
ACADEMIC ATHLETIC ARTISTIC TOWNSHIP SERVICE JOB
RELATED EXTRA-ACTIVITY
NAME OF AWARD RECEIVED (MM/YY)
TYPE OF HONOR/AWARD
ACADEMIC ATHLETIC ARTISTIC TOWNSHIP SERVICE JOB
RELATED EXTRA-ACTIVITY
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13. Leadership Roles - (Please describe the leadership roles you held.)(List additional roles on attached sheet)
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
POSITION HELD FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY)
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
POSITION HELD FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY)
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
POSITION HELD FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY)
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
POSITION HELD
FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY)
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14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY AND INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I further certify that I am the original author of the attached essay. I understand that the contents of my essay will be used solely to determine my selection for a scholarship and will not be shared with any other source without my expressed written permission. However, I acknowledge that the sorority may use other information obtained from this application for marketing purposes and publicity such as my (name, school, and demographic data ONLY). I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that would jeopardize consideration of this application, and can provide documentation to prove I am legally authorized to work in the United States.
_______________________________________________ _____________________________
Student Signature Date
The scholarship committee will use the information you supply on this form solely to evaluate you as a candidate for a scholarship. This information will not be available to third parties for any other purpose.