GAMMA CHAPTER RECRUITMENT GRANT

Funded by Gamma Chapter, Illinois (Lambda State Organization)

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

$1000 Scholarship

Awarded to an outstanding female full-time undergraduate Eastern Illinois University, or Lake Land College Student having completed the first semester of her sophomore year, and pursuing a degree in ANY FIELD OF STUDY

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024

REQUIREMENTS:

Please complete the application form on page 2, and submit electronically in one email with all documents titled:

Gamma Chapter Recruitment Grant Application in (1) One PDF Format.  Documents include the following:

Personal Essay, Letter(s) of support, and resume.  Submit the original to:  judithvaughn564@gmail.com

Chosen awardee must be able to attend a Gamma meeting at which time her award will be given.  Notification of time, date, and place will be given to the awardee.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Applicant must be female and must be a full-time undergraduate student, having completed the first semester of her Sophomore year, and attending either Eastern Illinois University or Lake Land College

• Applicant must be an Illinois resident who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Personal Essay (1 page, typed double spaced) that states the female University or College student’s anticipated degree in her chosen field and future goals
• Letters of support (limit 3) (from a university, college, V.P., dean, director, or professor who can attest to the student’s abilities in and outside the classroom, and her ability as a leader among her peers. This should be submitted by the recommender directly to Judith Vaughn at the email above. (Applicant should prepare a list of her abilities, honors, organizations, memberships, extracurricular activities, employment, and other paid or volunteer duties to those she is asking for letters of support)
• Resume that indicates all extracurricular activities, organizations, employment and other paid or volunteer duties
• Evidence of a university and/or Junior College transcript (Note: Please type in your GPA and number of credit hours thus far on the application form)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

• Evidence from the applicant’s essay documenting her interest in her chosen field and degree goals.
• Evidence of academic achievements, to include awards, activities, church and community involvement.
• Level of support of the applicant as indicated in the letter(s) of support

View Gamma Chapter Recruitment Grant Application