2023 Scholarship Application

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AS A GRADUATE CHAPTER, WE ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

WE BELIEVE THAT WE CAN ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH TO SEEK HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

The Sigma Gamma Rho Academic Scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable monetary award to be applied toward expenses incurred to attend an accredited college or university. The scholarship award of at least $500 will be disbursed to the recipient in one installment at the beginning of the fall of freshman year. Proof of full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credit hours) must be provided.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection of scholarship recipients will be based upon the following criteria:

• Minority resident of the greater Peoria area
• 2023 graduating high school senior
• Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Leadership qualities as evidenced through activities, interests and affiliations within school and the community
• Acceptance to an accredited college or university for the 2023-2024 academic year

APPLICATION PROCESS

Download the application below, complete and sign forms, and attach the following:

• Official high school transcript (through the seventh semester) including cumulative grade point average.
• Copy of admission letter to an accredited college or university for the 2023-2024 academic year
• Two letters of reference (including name, address, and telephone number) - one from a teacher or counselor, and one from an adult (other than a relative or personal friend), who can attest to your character.
• A personal statement in which you describe yourself in terms of experiences, activities, and aspirations. The personal statement must include how you plan to pay for college expenses.

*NOTE: Incomplete applications and/or applications postmarked after Friday, March 31, 2023 will not be considered.

Students will submit applications electronically to sgrhopeoria@gmail.com
The deadline for all electronic submissions is Friday, March 31, 2023.

If mailing your application, the completed application and attachments must be postmarked by Friday, March 31, 2023 and mailed to:

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Epsilon Eta Sigma Chapter
Attention: Marricea Page, Scholarship Chairperson
P.O. Box 444
Peoria, IL 61651-0444