SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. Kappa Omicron Sigma Chapter “Konfidently” Serving Central Pennsylvania PO BOX 4885 Harrisburg, PA 17111 www.kossgrhos1922.org Scholarship for High School Seniors Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded by seven school teachers on November 12, 1922 at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. These women aimed to enhance the quality of life within the community through public service, leadership development, and education of our youth. The Kappa Omicron Sigma (KOS) Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has a primary goal to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are continuing their education at a college or university in Pennsylvania. In modeling our chapter after our seven founders, we believe that contributing to and recognizing the passion for education is paramount in our society. The Kappa Omicron Sigma (KOS) Alumnae chapter would like to invite high school seniors who are continuing their education to apply for our scholarships. The scholarships are being offered to students in Central Pennsylvania, which is the service area for our chapter. To provide a continual, yet evolving circle of proactive solutions in addressing both legacy and emergent challenges facing our families and local communities, the Kappa Omicron Sigma Alumnae chapter has created the Purpose Driven Scholarship for high school seniors that have chosen to further their education at a college or university in Pennsylvania. This year’s topic for our essay is “Firsts.” Barak Obama was our nation’s first Black president. Kamala Harris is our nation’s first female and first African-Asian Vice President. We ask that each applicant write an essay expressing their view on, “The Benefits and Challenges of Being First.” Feel free to utilize current or historical events to support your perspective on this subject. Please follow the rubric below for essay content. The essay may not exceed 1000 words. Essay Rubric Writing goals Description Possible Points Ideas Are strong with rich details that draw the reader in and create vivid images 25 Organization Transitions enhance understanding 20 Research Citations and evidence of accurate content 20 Voice A lively voice imparts a personal flavor and interest that is you and shows 25 your intense engagement with your topic and your reader Sentence Writing has cadence, power, and rhythm, used strategically to support your 10 Fluency/Convention purpose. Correct conventions facilitate the reading of the text, 500 – 1000 words, typed 14 pt. Times New Roman Scholarship Deadline: April 22, 2021. All essays and applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. Kappa Omicron Sigma Chapter “Konfidently” Serving Central Pennsylvania PO BOX 4885 Harrisburg, PA 17111 www.kossgrhos1922.org Scholarship Application Please print clearly or type: 1 Last Name: First Name: . 2 Mailing Address: . 3 Daytime Telephone Number: (_____) ________________ Cell: ( ___ ) ___________________ . 4 Most recent Grade Point Average (GPA): . College or University you plan to attend for FALL 2020: 5 . Extra-Curricular Activities: 6 . Volunteer activities: 7 . 9 Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: . __________________ I certify that the attached essay was written by myself and is a true account of research and original writing. .