Oo Syak Gee Lu Society Scholarship Application

Year: 2015-2016

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 no later than Saturday, May 2, 2015.

An awards presentation will be held at the Oo Syak Gee Lu’s Scholarship Awards Dinner.

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.

Mail applications to: (postmarked no later than Saturday, May 2, 2015)

NO HAND-DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Jocelyn Chang-Chuck

95-689 Makaunulau St.

Mililani, HI 96789

Phone: (808) 623-5608

Or e-mail complete applications to .

NOTE: Applications through mail or email will NOT be accepted AFTER due date.

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Scholarship Application
Year: 2015-2016
(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: ()

Paternal Grand-father’s full name:

Paternal Grand-mother’s full name:

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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 ten (10) single-sided pages will be accepted.

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.

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.

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)

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

Employment (optional)

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Career Goals

Major(s):

Minor(s):

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Essay Question:

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

1.  Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.

2.  Please list strengths you currently have, and goals you would like to achieve after college. How can you utilize these strengths to achieve your goal(s)?