Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship - 2008-09

University College Financial Aid Office:
700 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244-2530
E-mail: finaid@uc.syr.edu

Scholarship, leadership, personal statement, faculty recommendation and financial need are the criteria considered in choosing the recipients. Any part-time, undergraduate student at Syracuse University who has achieved the following is eligible to apply:

• has completed 30 semester hours of graded course work at SU (does not include transfer credit)

• has achieved a grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale on all work taken at SU

• is 24 years of age or older

• is currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at SU

• has a financial need for assistance in completing the degree

NOTE: A student does NOT have to be a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter at SU to apply.

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2008

Number of awards given nationwide:
—Five $1,200 scholarships
—One $1,500 scholarship

Application Instructions:
All parts of the application package must be completed. Use only paper clips, NO STAPLES, to secure papers. Application parts include:

1. An application form (pdf)

2. One current official transcript of your academic work in an envelope with university seal unbroken

3. A personal statement

4. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at Syracuse University

Evaluation of applications will be based on the following:
·• Scholarship
·• Leadership
·• Personal statement
·• Faculty recommendation, and
·• Financial need

All information must be typed in black ink. Use only forms provided. The faculty recommendation must be on University letterhead. Missing items or materials submitted in other forms will result in disqualification. Submit three (3) copies of the application to:

Dr. Geraldine de Berly Associate Dean for Academic Affairs University College Syracuse University 700 University Avenue, Room 403A Syracuse, NY 13244-2530 PHONE: 315-443-5753; FAX: 315-443-1530

Questions? Contact Betty Briggs: telephone (315) 443-7991, e-mail blbriggs@uc.syr.edu.
Or, visit the national Alpha Sigma Lambda web site at: www.alphasigmalambda.org.

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