The SGFMA scholarship recognizes a graduating high school senior or a current college or university student who is pursuing higher education in a certified degree program at an accredited institution.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Scholarship, all candidates:
- As dependent of SGFMA Member, must be currently enrolled, (or as graduating high school senior, must have been accepted) to an institution of higher learning as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the fall or spring semester of the current school year.
- As a SGFMA member, must be currently enrolled as a part-time undergraduate or graduate student in the fall or spring semester of the current school year.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must meet the basic criteria for admission and have a minimum 3.0 grade point ratio.
- May apply regardless of income.
- Must be a current active Association member, or the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a current active member.
Application Process
- The Application Form MUST BE TYPED or clearly printed in black ink.
- Applications must be received by August 15, 2024 to be eligible.
- Applicant MUST submit a current transcript or letter of acceptance from an institution of higher learning. SGFMA members who are part-time students must submit written verification from the Registrar’s Office or Student Records indicating current enrollment as a part-time student.
- The application must include at least three (3) Letters of Reference (other than relatives) to include:
- One personal recommendation
- One community service recommendation
- One leadership recommendation
- Excluding the essay, please restrict all information to the Application form
- Submit essay in accordance with the “Essay Instructions Page”.
- All submittals will become the property of SGFMA. Application and documentation will not be returned.
- Include a short biography and a picture