Monday, March 28, 2016

Scholarship for UIC


Alpha Psi Lambda-National, Inc. Zeta Chapter Scholarship

To be eligible, a student must fulfill the following criteria:
  • Must be Latino/a Must be a first generation student
  • Not receive funds from FAFSA
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Must be a high school senior or be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution
  • Plan to attend University of Illinois at Chicago in the fall of 2016 as a full-time student
Requirements
  • A copy of your high school/college transcript
  • Must provide proof of enrollment into the University of Illinois at Chicago
  • One letter of recommendation
Personal Statement A copy of award letter/summary

Create a personal statement 250 words or less answering the following questions:

1) Tell us about one good quality that you possess.

2) As a Latino, how much pressure (if any) do you feel to be successful?

3) What struggles have you encountered being Latino/a and how have you overcome them? Think about your education and lifestyle struggles.

4) What is your career goal and why?

All entries must be submitted by May 15, 2016 and must be sent to either of the following:
  • Via email to zetascholarship93@gmail.com with the subject line title as “Scholarship Submission”
    • Name your document with your last and first name; for example, SanchezDaniella.
  • Hard copy Mailed to: Alpha Psi Lambda 750 S Halsted St. Chicago, IL, 60607
Questions?

Contact information: Email: zetascholarship93@gmail.com Facebook.com/ApsiZeta

See your counselor for the application