Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Outstanding Senior High Youth Award
NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
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Dear Applicant:
This is a scholarship award application for all high school sophomores, juniors or seniors.
This completed application and all required enclosures must be sent to the Gamma Omicron Youth Awards Chair, POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN January 13, 2020. Applications improperly completed, incomplete or not on the current form, will be disqualified. Read the instructions carefully.
Mail directly to: Carolyn Myers 3710 Milton Circle St. Goerge, KS 66535 Gamma Omicron Youth Award Chair
Please return this cover sheet with your application for convenience in processing.
I certify that all facts in this application are true to the best of my knowledge.
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_____ Meets criteria of the designated scholarship _____ Meets one of the following: 3.0 GPA minimum on a 4.0 Grade Scale Minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT 1030 (verbal & math) _____ Three (3) letters of recommendation _____ Application signed by the applicant _____ A certified transcript _____ Meet the Jan. 13, 2020 deadline _____ Student’s essay _____ Picture
Date Received: ______
EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING SENIOR HIGH YOUTH AWARD
Criteria for Selection:
A. Character B. Leadership & Skills C. Scholastic Ability
Name of Applicant: ______
Mailing Address: ______
City: ____ County: State: Zip Code: ______
Age: _____ Sex: Female Male Phone number: (____)______
Name of Parent or Guardian : ______
Address: ______
High School GPA: ______Composite ACT (minimum 22): ______
Combined SAT Score of 1030 (Verbal & Math) ______
All applications must be submitted in English and all translation must be certified.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Outstanding Senior High Youth Award Criteria
The name of this award is the Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Outstanding Senior High Youth Award.
The Gamma Omicron chapter will select the Outstanding Senior High Youth based upon the following criteria:
A. The applicant shall be a senior high student (sophomore-senior) who meets one of the academic qualifications. * Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 grade Scale, or * Have a minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1030 (Verbal & Math) B. The applicant shall provide a copy of the most recent and “certified” transcript to verify grades and/or test scores.
Character, Leadership and Skills:
A. The applicant shall provide the judging committee with three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation shall be from a teacher or school official. Recommendations shall not be submitted from members of the applicant’s family. Recommendations should be originals of recent (current) year.
B. A personal essay shall be provided by the applicant. The essay topic shall be: “What is the definition of an outstanding individual and how do I personally meet this definition?” There is no specified length requirement; however, typewritten essays are preferred. The essay must be an original, which is signed and dated by the applicant.
Rules and Regulations
1. The winner of the Outstanding Senior High Youth Award will be chosen annually. A person may receive this award only one time. A person may apply for this award as many times as they wish as long as they meet the criteria. No special consideration will be given to an applicant that makes a second or third entry for this award.
2. The deadline for submitting applications will be January 13, 2020 and must be sent to Carolyn Myers, 3710 Milton Cr. St George, KS 66535. All necessary information must be included with the application form at that time.
3. The applications will be judged by the Gamma Omicron Chapter. The winner will be notified by February 1, 2020. The winner will receive a check in the amount of $500.00 from the chapter. The winner’s materials will then go on to the ESA State Youth Award Chair. If you win on the state level your materials will go on to the International Council of ESA.
4. Enclose a photo of yourself.