Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority for women with a sincere interest in agriculture. The women of Sigma Alpha strive to promote scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among its members. The University of Georgia Alpha Omicron chapter of Sigma Alpha began in September of 2000 and since then has won several awards at the national level, including awards in public service, sisterhood, leadership, and professional development. In addition, the Alpha Omicron chapter received the Founder’s Cup in 2003, 2004, and 2005 naming it the best Sigma Alpha chapter in the nation.
The women of Sigma Alpha have chosen to offer a scholarship to one female high school senior entering into the University of Georgia in the Fall of 2009. The amount of the scholarship is $500 and will be paid during the Spring 2010 semester after the student is officially accepted and enrolled full-time at the University of Georgia. Selection will be based on the student’s scholastic achievement, leadership ability, interest in agriculture, and extracurricular involvement as evidenced by high school or related activities.
The application is for the University of Georgia Sigma Alpha Scholarship ONLY. We encourage students to submit applications for other scholarships as well.
For additional information, please contact:Libby Carter, Scholarship Chair at Libby989@uga.edu
Please complete and return application by April 22, 2009 to:
Dr. Maria Navarro
Sigma Alpha Advisor
105 Four Towers
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-4355
Sigma Alpha Scholarship Application
Please type or print--add additional pages if necessary.
Full Name: ______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________E-mail Address: ________________________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________
SAT Scores: Math _____________ Verbal _____________ Total ____________________
ACT Score: __________________
High Schools AttendedDatesAcademic Average
Have you applied for admission to UGA? __________ If yes, when did you apply? _______
If accepted, when do you expect to enter UGA? _______________
Intended Major: _______________________________
On an attached sheet, please list and briefly describe endeavors in which you are or have been involved that you feel make you an ideal candidate for this scholarship (e.g., community involvement, academic programs, leadership experiences, athletics, social activities, employment, hobbies).
Include a letter of reference from a teacher, coach, advisor, employer, or community member explaining why you deserve to be considered for this scholarship.
Also, in no more than 2 pages (8 ½ x 11, front only, 12 pt. font), answer the following:
Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority for women with a sincere interest in agriculture. Please explain your interest in agriculture.
Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority preparing women for their futures.Please explain your academic and career aspirations.
To the best of my knowledge, all information provided on this scholarship application is current and factual.