2008 - 2009 Scholarship Information:
ASL AEF Selection Committee Guidelines
Applications for the Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Education Foundation Scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year are divided into two separate distinct categories with separate time frames.
- Applications from the Triangle Club: Second Century Chapters must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2008. (Click here for a list of Triangle Club: Second Century Chapters)
- Applications from all other chapters must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2008.
Please note the postmark restrictions for your institution and follow the guidelines carefully to ensure eligibility of your application(s).
Application Review Criteria
Scholarship* based on grade point average for hours graded and earned as follows:
- 3.20 3.399: 1 point
- 3.40 3.599: 2 points
- 3.60 3.799: 3 points
- 3.80 4.0: 4 points
- * plus 1 point for 60 semester or 90 quarter hours or more, graded and earned at the current institution
- * maximum points = 5
Personal statement (1 to 10 points)
- Academic achievements
- Career aspirations
- Personal observation
- Financial need
- Listing of leadership activities
- Brief description of activities
Recommendations by faculty (1 to 5 points)
- Appraisal of personal qualities/challenges
- Appraisal of overall promise as a student and graduate
- Appraisal of students commitment to completing their degree
- Appraisal of overall promise to their chosen profession
- Personal observations/comments
The recommendation might include the following observed behavior by the faculty member:
- Leadership
- Service to Community
- Service to College/University
- Attitude/Commitment
- Personal Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Scholastic Effort
- Financial Need, Personal Qualities, Challenges
Total points for each applicant compiled from all members of the Selection Committee will be compared. The highest totals will qualify for the grants. Decisions by the Selection Committee will be final.
