Scholarships |
Eligibility
Scholarship opportunities are available through the National Scholarship Committee of Alpha Mu Gamma, on a competitive basis. All FULL MEMBERS (undergraduates & graduates) of Alpha Mu Gamma are eligible to apply. The scholarships must be used for continued study of a foreign language and may be applied to study at any accredited academic institution during the summer or fall/spring following award year.
Awards
• $1,000 Goddard, Indovina & Krakowski Scholarship. [3 awards are available]
• $500 James Fonseca Scholarship for the study of Spanish or Esperanto
• $500 Sister Eloise-Thérése Scholarship for the study of languages other than Spanish or Esperanto
How to submit an Application
Collect all of the documents listed below and mail them in one packet directly to the Chair of the Scholarship committee, OR your AMG Advisor may scan the documents and email the complete packet to the Chair of the Scholarship committee.
• An official Alpha Mu Gamma application must be used. All information must be typed.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the “Personal Statement/Essay”, as it weighs heavily
in the evaluation process.
• Have 3 qualified persons (e.g. professors or employers) fill out the Recommendation for Alpha
Mu Gamma Scholarship form. One of the recommendations must be from your AMG advisor.
The recommendations must be typed. They may return the recommendation to you in a sealed
envelope.
• An official school transcript is required.
• A photocopy of your Full Alpha Mu Gamma Membership certificate is required.
Deadline
COMPLETE Application packets must be received no later than FEBRUARY 1. The deadline will be strictly observed. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Criteria for Selection
1. Alpha Mu Gamma Full Membership
2. Demonstrate excellence in foreign language study and further study by:
Student’s essay
Participation in Chapter activities
Cumulative GPA
Foreign Language courses GPA
3. Recommendations
4. Preference is given to foreign language majors and minors
Notification of Winners
Scholarship winners will be notified by the end of April, and will receive further instructions. Payment from the Alpha Mu Gamma National Office will be made after the beginning of the term for which the award is made (summer or fall), upon receipt of enrollment verification from the registrar where the recipient is enrolled, confirming a continuing study of a foreign language.
Scholarship opportunities are available through the National Scholarship Committee of Alpha Mu Gamma, on a competitive basis. All FULL MEMBERS (undergraduates & graduates) of Alpha Mu Gamma are eligible to apply. The scholarships must be used for continued study of a foreign language and may be applied to study at any accredited academic institution during the summer or fall/spring following award year.
Awards
• $1,000 Goddard, Indovina & Krakowski Scholarship. [3 awards are available]
• $500 James Fonseca Scholarship for the study of Spanish or Esperanto
• $500 Sister Eloise-Thérése Scholarship for the study of languages other than Spanish or Esperanto
How to submit an Application
Collect all of the documents listed below and mail them in one packet directly to the Chair of the Scholarship committee, OR your AMG Advisor may scan the documents and email the complete packet to the Chair of the Scholarship committee.
• An official Alpha Mu Gamma application must be used. All information must be typed.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the “Personal Statement/Essay”, as it weighs heavily
in the evaluation process.
• Have 3 qualified persons (e.g. professors or employers) fill out the Recommendation for Alpha
Mu Gamma Scholarship form. One of the recommendations must be from your AMG advisor.
The recommendations must be typed. They may return the recommendation to you in a sealed
envelope.
• An official school transcript is required.
• A photocopy of your Full Alpha Mu Gamma Membership certificate is required.
Deadline
COMPLETE Application packets must be received no later than FEBRUARY 1. The deadline will be strictly observed. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Criteria for Selection
1. Alpha Mu Gamma Full Membership
2. Demonstrate excellence in foreign language study and further study by:
Student’s essay
Participation in Chapter activities
Cumulative GPA
Foreign Language courses GPA
3. Recommendations
4. Preference is given to foreign language majors and minors
Notification of Winners
Scholarship winners will be notified by the end of April, and will receive further instructions. Payment from the Alpha Mu Gamma National Office will be made after the beginning of the term for which the award is made (summer or fall), upon receipt of enrollment verification from the registrar where the recipient is enrolled, confirming a continuing study of a foreign language.
