Delta Kappa Gamma

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA—ALPHA THETA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society for women educators. Our local Alpha Theta chapter supports educational efforts both locally and internationally through a variety of projects. One of those projects is encouraging higher education through the granting of a local scholarship to a graduating high school senior girl.

ELIGIBILITY

Graduating senior girls from Quincy School District who are going to further their educations at a two or four year college or university as full time students are eligible.

INFORMATION

The Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship committee will consider the applicants based on the following criteria:

1. Scholarship: grades/academics/course load 2. Community service and extra-curricular activities 3. Motivation and desire in chosen field 4. Letters of recommendation 5. Completed application

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following to the Quincy High School Guidance Office:

1. A completed application (available at the Guidance Office) 2. A copy of your high school transcript 3. Letters of recommendation 4. Resume 5. A one to two page essay outlining your goals

The scholarship winner will be announced at graduation.

HOW TO OBTAIN SCHOLARSHIP IF CHOSEN

After successfully completing the first semester or quarter as a full time student at an institution of higher education with at least a 2.00 GPA, send a letter attesting to such, along with a copy of your college transcript addressed to Delta Kappa Gamma in care of Mrs. Norma Petersen requesting payment of your scholarship. This must be done within a year after graduation from high school. The check will be sent to the college or university, so include the address of the appropriate financial aid office along with your college/university ID number and your college/university mailing address. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name Phone Age Sex

Address

Parent or Guardian’s name

Have you applied for, and been accepted, by a school?

Which one, and where located?

For what profession will you prepare?

Do you anticipate any extra curricular activities?

If so, describe

In your own words explain why you are applying for this scholarship, why you feel qualified to receive it, and what will be the purpose for which you will apply this award.

Will you receive any financial assistance? Explain who, amounts, etc.

Have you applied for any other scholarships? Explain who, amount, terms, conditions, etc.

What are your alternate plans if you are unable to continue your education as you plan?

Any other comments that you would like to make:

Please include:

1. A Resume showing your in-school and out-of-school activities, any awards or honors you have received, and any work experience during high school.

2. A Goal Statement Essay that explains your future goals and how you plan to reach them.

3. Most recent transcript

4. Three Letters of Recommendation.