Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid
The Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid of $1,000 is a gift from the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. This Grant-in-Aid is given in memory of Gamma Eta Chapter member, Phebe Harlan Emmons, a Kinston native who was active in her community, the state, and who was the only member to date to serve as President of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was a key woman educator, dedicated to all facets of education and the educator’s arena, always making a difference in every area.
Qualifications:
- Young woman, who is graduating from an accredited Wake County High School
- Planning to attend a four-year college or university in North Carolina
- Seeking a degree in Education
Other criteria that will be considered in the final selection:
- Academic Achievement
- Character
- Extracurricular Activities
- Commitment to further education
- Demonstrated commitment to the service of others
How to Apply: Submit the following materials to Gamma Eta’s Scholarship Committee Chairperson (listed below) by Friday, April 7, 2017:
___ a completed application form (secured from her high school counselor)
___ a transcript (including SAT scores, class rank, and GPA weighted and unweighted)
___ a resume
___ a letter answering the question “Why do I want to be an educator?”
___ a letter of recommendation from your principal or a teacher AND a business or professional person (2 letters total)
Scholarship Committee Chair
Gail Waters
2128 Cowper Dr..
Raleigh, NC 27608
A committee composed of Gamma Eta Chapter members will evaluate this application. This committee may also elect to interview the applicants prior to making a decision.
The Gamma Eta Treasurer will forward the Grant-in-Aid monies at the appropriate time to the institution of higher learning, which the young lady will be attending.