SELECTION ELIGIBILITY: (in order of priority)

• Must demonstrate financial need (including FAFSA and SAR scores)
• Must have demonstrated superior academic progress and performance in your university studies at USU.
• Must have completed at least 12 USU credits but no more than 59 USU credits (according to USU official transcript – and this includes credits in progress)
• Must be a full-time student during the semesters for which you will be receiving the scholarship (full-time student status is defined by USU standards).
• Must be able to get letters of recommendation from two faculty members
• Cannot be receiving any other full-tuition USU Scholarship for the upcoming academic year.
• If selected as one of the possible finalists, applicant must be willing to participate in a personal interview with the selection committee (considerations may be made for those applying long-distance).
• Scholarship award recipients are required to attend the annual awards luncheon in April and, while in college, must be willing to report back to the Emeriti Association, yearly, in regards to their education progress.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION:

The following required materials must be received at the David B Haight Alumni House office:

• Name and contact information
• Documentation of Financial Need: FASFA/SAR scores. To be eligible for consideration of Needs-Based scholarships, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the first page, showing your EFC or Estimated Family Contribution. No other pages from your FAFSA are required for this scholarship application. By signing below, you agree to allow Utah State University access to your FAFSA information for purposes of eligibility determination for any Needs-Based scholarships.
• A carefully prepared statement of personal history “Personal History,” , not to exceed ONE page, addressing the selection criteria, work history, and what percent of your current educational financial needs you provide, such as “self-support.”
• Academic records: transcripts of all high school credits and courses, transcripts of all post-high school credits and courses, an “official” USU transcript, documents showing current USU enrollment, ACT/SAT scores, a list of courses in which you, the applicant, are currently enrolled (these are probably shown on the USU transcript), and USU documentation showing the student’s selected academic major.
• Description of USU Program that you, the applicant, are pursuing: (a) a copy of the program of study for the academic major; (b) a table allocating earned and planned courses and the academic term when those courses are to be taken during your course of study and (c) a designation which of those courses are for “university studies,” “academic major,” “other required courses,” and “electives” in which the student has leeway and discretion. (check with your advisor and use “Degree Works” under My.USU.edu à Banner à Degree Works, or you may design your own table)
• Two Letters of Reference from faculty with whom you, the student, have been associated and who is not a relative. It is preferable that letters come from a faculty member who has actually taught the applicant. Letters should be on letterhead stationery and delivered in a sealed envelope.
• A personal statement of “Goals and Objectives.” This should be a thoughtful, well‐written narrative addressing your academic goals, why those goals are important, and what specific steps will be taken to realize those goals. The essay will be read carefully, critically analyzed, and evaluated for quality of thought and literary correctness.

To receive full consideration, all application materials must be received at the Alumni Relations by 5:00 pm MST on the first Monday in February. The scholarship selection committee reserves the right to ask the applicant for clarification of materials or the inclusion of further documentation as it deems necessary to make a decision. Finalists being considered will be asked to meet with the Scholarship Committee for a personal interview before the decision is made.   You can call 435-797-2055 with questions.

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History

The Phi Kappa Iota/SAE Foundation, hereafter referred to as the SAE Foundation, came into existence in early 2001 after the sale of the SAE house to the University. The Foundation was set up with two primary goals in mind. First, to preserve the capital from the sale of the house so that should conditions in the future warrant a return of the Fraternity to campus, resources would be available to buy, build or at least put a significant down payment on a new fraternity house. Secondly, the excess interest from the fund would be used to help descendants of active fraternity members with tuition costs at USU.

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History

The Chi Omega Legacy Scholarship was started through the very generous support of many Chi Omegas from the Alpha Gamma Chapter at Utah State University and other friends of Chi Omega. Its purpose is to establish a lasting legacy of the Alpha Gamma Chapter at Utah State and to provide scholarships for the descendants of members of that chapter.

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