The application information shown below was used in the 2002-03
academic year scholarship application process. It is no longer valid
but is displayed as an example of the basic requirements for application.
Additional items may be required for the upcoming 2003-04 academic years.
Please watch for new criteria postings in January, 2003.
Please invite any eligible student with a cumulative 3.4 G.P.A. in at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours graded from your school to apply for one of the eight national ASL Education Foundation scholarships of $1000 for classes in 2002-03. The student does not have to be an ASL member but must qualify for membership to be eligible for a scholarship.
The chapter is asked to nominate and forward no more than two applications. This should not be strictly along membership lines.
The chapter is requested to undertake one additional responsibility. That is to verify several items listed on both submitted applications, dealing with G.P.A., hours attempted and earned, awards, and validity of faculty recommendations. This assistance is necessary because of the difficulty in interpretation of documents in the national office. The chapter, with direct access to the student, seems to be in a better position to do this. Click here for the checklist for chapter review of these items which is to be used as a cover sheet for each nominated application. ***Note: In order to speed the application process, the chapter is requested to submit each application in triplicate------excluding the student's official transcript. One transcript per applicant should be submitted in its sealed envelope and copies will be made at the national office.***
Though only two nominations should be sent to this office, the chapter can select those from as large an application pool as desired. Application forms may be copied for all student requests and will also be available on the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society web site at www.eiu.edu/~alsiglam
We appreciate your help. The benefits should be a clearer evaluation and an earlier notification despite an increasing number of applications. Please feel free to contact me regarding any needed information or problems. My phone number is (217) 581-7106. Ask for Dr. Kaye Woodward, Director of Grants.
The chapter should forward all application "packages" by priority mail with a postmark no later than the deadlinedate of Friday, March 29, 2002. Missing or late items will result in disqualification. Notification of awards will be in late July, '02.
Mail "packages" to: Alpha Sigma Lambda National Office
School of Continuing Education
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue, 2102 Blair Hall
Charleston, IL 61920
Information regarding the ASLAEF scholarships for 2003-04 will be made available on this site on or before February 15, 2003.
ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA ADULT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
2002-03 Scholarship Grant Guidelines
1. Principles
a. Foundation grants will be made to adult students in continuing higher education based on scholarship, leadership, the clarity and content of their personal statement, strength of recommendation, and need.2. Eligibility - (previous recipients may not reapply)b. Funds will be disbursed to college business/treasurer's office in the name of the student as a credit to his/her account.
c. Maximum award per individual will be determined each year.
Applicant students must:
a. Attend an institution with an active Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter and may be nominated by that chapter, but do not have to be chapter members.3. Non-Discrimination Policyb. Be 22 years of age or older.
c. Be matriculated in a program leading to the baccalaureate or associate's degree, not graduate level.
d. Have completed 30 graded semester hours (or equivalent) in institutional coursework as of completion of the fall semester or winter quarter at the institution in which presently enrolled with a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.4 on a scale with 4.0 as the highest grade. (A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.399 does not qualify.)
e. Must need undergraduate degree assistance of at least the face amount of the scholarship in 2002-03 at the institution where the student currently is enrolled.
f. Complete the application and submit it to the chapter with enough lead time for forwarding by the national deadline.
No applicant will be denied eligibility for a Scholarship Grant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.4. Conflict of Interest Policy
No relative or member of the household of any Foundation Director or member of the Selection Committee will be eligible for a Scholarship Grant.5. Procedures
a. Applicants, in addition to application form, must submit official transcripts of their academic record at their current institution, a personal statement, and one letter of recommendation with completed recommendation grid.b. Each ASL chapter may nominate and forward no more than two candidates.
c. Following review of applications based on criteria previously determined, scholarship award decisions will be made on the basis of total points assigned by a Selection Committee appointed by the President of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Education Foundation.
ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA
ADULT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SELECTION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
APPLICATION REVIEW CRITERIA
a. Scholarship* based on grade point average for hours graded and earned as follows:Total points for each applicant compiled from all members of the Selection Committee will be compared, with the eight highest totals qualifying for the grants. Decisions by the Selection Committee will be final3.40-3.599*plus 1 point for 60 semester or 90 quarter hours or more graded and earned at the current institution
3.60-3.799
3.80-4.0b. Personal statement
• academic achievementsc. Recommendations by faculty
• career aspirations
• personal observation
• financial need
• listing of leadership activities
• brief description of activities* appraisal of personal qualities/challenges
* appraisal of overall promise as a student and graduate
* appraisal of student's commitment to completing their degree
* appraisal of overall promise to their chosen profession
* personal observations/comments****Note the addition of the following criteria over previous years****
d. Observed behaviors by faculty
*Leadership
*Service to Community
*Service to College/University
*Attitude/Commitment
*Personal Management Skills
*Scholastic Effort
*Financial Need
Scholarship, leadership, personal statement, recommendation and need
are the criteria considered in choosing the recipients.
Please complete all parts of the application process as listed below.
Mark "not applicable" (NA) on any items that do not apply in your case.
Application Parts:
1. An application form
2. An official transcript (with college seal and/or signature) of your academic work at your current college or university through fall semester or winter quarter
3. A personal statement
4. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
5. Personal observation determination from the same faculty member.
Please type or print clearly in black ink. Missing items will result
in disqualification.
Notification of awards will be in July, 2002.
Please download the following pages of the student application form:
page
one----items 1 through 8; page
two----item 9; page
three----item 10; and page
four----item 11. All four completed pages must be submitted at
one time to the National Councilor of your chapter (at your institution)
with sufficient time for review, decision and submission with a postmark
no
later than Friday, March 29, 2002.
Information regarding scholarships for the 2003-04 scholastic year
will be made available on this site on or before February 15, 2003.
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