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Program

Gamma Phi Omega Swan Scholarship

Organization

gamma phi omega international sorority inc
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc., is a Latina oriented organization foundedin 1991 at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. In 1993 Gamma Phi Omega expanded to,the University of Illinois at Chicago, since our establishment, we have committed ourselves toempower and support women through their academic endeavors and life-long dreams.  We are passionate about our number one founding goal, academic excellence, and we believe in thepower of scholarship and mentorship. This organization was created to unite all Latinas who areon the same journey towards higher education and provide them with the resources and supportnecessary to succeed. It has been our dream to create a scholarship for a deserving student infinancial need. It is with great honor that we present our dream come true -The SwanScholarship.

The Swan Scholarship is a $1,000, one time use award, given to a Latina studentattending UIC. It is designed to cover tuition and fees. All female students are welcomed toapply regardless of residential status. This is a two part scholarship, evenly distributed betweenthe Fall and Spring semesters
Application Deadline

March 13, 2019
Application Website

app.box.com/s/t4xbhqvfy7pbbhb61a3z1fbquv8jxqi3

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $1,000
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description
  • Must be of Latina Decent (regardless of residential status)
  • Must be a full time student (12+ credit hours) at UIC during the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Freshman or Sophomore Standing
  • Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Professional Resume
  • 1 letter of Recommendation – on official letterhead  
  • Personal statement – MAX 500 words
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Limited to Students from a Particular College/University?
 Yes
University
 University Of Illinois At Chicago
Limited To Gender
 Female Only
Minimum GPA
 3.0
Year in School
  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Keywords
 UIC, Swan Scholarship, Gamma Phi Omega
Contact

beta.chapter.gphio@gmail.com

Last Modified Date
 March 04, 2015