2017 Oo Syak Gee Lu Society Scholarship Application.

2017 Oo Syak Gee Lu Society Scholarship Application.

Oo Syak Gee Lu Society Scholarship Application
Year: 2017-2018
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 29, 2017.
An awards presentation will be held at the Oo Syak Gee Lu’s Scholarship Awards Dinner
on July 8, 2017 at Kirin Chinese Restaurant (2518 S. Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826)
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:
[email protected].
Phone:
(808) 383-5976
Must be postmarked/emailed no later than Saturday, April 29, 2017.
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: 2017-2018
(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.
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:
For Society Use Only
□ Member verification
□ School Enrollment
Oo Syak Gee Lu Society
Scholarship Application 2017-2018
(page 2)
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)
Oo Syak Gee Lu Society
Scholarship Application 2017-2018
(page 3)
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. 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. We are a society of takers and very few givers. What have you done, and what will you
do in the future to contribute to your community? Please give specific examples and/or
events.
2. What do you believe is the most significant issue facing your generation today? Why?
What do you think can be done?