Oo Syak Gee Lu SocietyScholarship Application

Year: 2018-2019

Goals:

To encourage, motivate, and assist a member student in his/her pursuit for higher education and provide some financial support.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be postmarked/emailed no later than Saturday, April 28, 2018.

An awards presentation will be held at the Oo Syak Gee Lu’s Scholarship Awards Dinneron July 7 or 14, 2018. Date and time to be finalized by scholarship notification.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must….

  1. Be members of the Oo Syak Gee Lu Society for at least six months.
  2. Be an enrolled student pursuing a higher education at a two-year or four-year accredited college, trade school, or technical school(excluding graduate, post-graduate school, or internships). Oo Syak Gee Lu Society reserves the right to contact your school to confirm your scholarship eligibility.
  3. Take a minimum of 12 credits hours of instruction or be a full-time student to receive any funds.
  4. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Scholarship Guidelines:

  1. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, leadership, and community involvement.
  2. Scholarship money will be given directly to the student which shall be used for tuition,books,and/or other expenses.
  3. Scholarship is non-transferable.
  4. Scholarship is awarded for one year. Must re-apply annually.
    (The terms and rules of this scholarship program may change or alter without notice.)

Amount of Scholarship:

Each scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.00.

Send applications and transcripts to:

Postal Mail:Hubert Chang

744 20th Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96816

Email:.

Phone: (808) 383-5976

Must be postmarked/emailed no later than Saturday, April 28, 2018.

NO HAND-DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE: Any applications and/or transcripts through mail or email will NOT be accepted AFTER due date.

/ Oo Syak Gee Lu Society
Scholarship Application
Year: 2018-2019
(Please type or print legibly)

Full Name:

Address:

Phone: () Best time to call:

Birthdate: Birthplace:

Email Address:

Oo Syak Member Since:

Father’s full name:

Mother’s full name (include maiden name):

Father’s Phone: () Mother’s Phone: ()

Grand-father’s full name(from OSGL lineage):

Grand-mother’s full name(from OSGL lineage):

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Name of school now attending:

School address:

Name of school you plan to attend:

Location (City, State):

School phone: () Contact Person (if applicable):

(required for verification of enrollment)

Current grade level: Current Cumulative GPA:

Application Guidelines:

1. Fill out this complete application form (3-pages total).

2. Submit an official current high-school or college transcript by mail.
No electronic transcripts will be accepted.

3. A maximum of six (6) single-sided pages will be accepted.

4. A personal interview may be required. (You may be contacted via phone or email if necessary.)

By signing below, I verify that the information herein the contents of this application are deemed to be true and reliable. I also attest that the essays enclosed are my own words and have been written by me. Without signature, this application will not be valid, and therefore, automatically withdrawn.

Applicant’s signature: Date:

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Educational Background

School Name / City/State / Dates Attended

Scholastic Honors, Awards, and Recognition(within the last 3 years)

List any awards received and a brief explanation of the award.

Extra-Curricular Activities (within the last 3 years)

List/Describe activities and dates.

Oo Syak Gee Lu Activities Attended (include any meetings, parades, banquets, events, etc)

School Activities

Leadership Positions Held

Community / Volunteer Activities(include any services done within your community, and the number of hours per week spent doing services)

Employment (optional)

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Career Goals

Major(s):

Minor(s):

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Briefly explain why you chose these major(s).

Essay Questions:

Directions: Please answer each question thoughtfully and honestly. Essaysare to be typewritten, single-spaced, and not less than 10-pt font size. Please limit response to one page for each question.

  1. Name one thing that you are truly passionate about. Please explain why.
  1. What do you think Oo Syak Gee Lu Society can do to attract younger members to become more active in the society? Please give examples.