Mu Tau Sigma Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application

Mu Tau Sigma Scholarship Application
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

2026- 2027 Mu Tau Sigma Chapter

"Moving Towards Success" Scholarship
Purpose

The Mu Tau Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. offers our chapter scholarship to graduating seniors in the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Belton Independent School Districts.

The monetary amounts are determined by the Scholarship Committee.

CRITERIA:
- Must be a graduating high school senior (2026-2027) school year.
- Completed application.
- Application must be received on time without exception.
- 2.5 Minimum GPA overall or progression towards un-weighted GPA of 2.5 over the course of four semesters (Must use the most recent completed cumulative GPA by application deadline.
- Official high school transcript.
- ALL transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school.
- Student must reside and attend a high school in one of the listed districts.
- Write an essay on one of the topics listed below (Minimum 250 words on a separate document from the application) Essay is NOT to exceed 500 words. Essay must be typed, Times New Roman font style, font size 12, double-spaced, and error-free.
- No essay will be accepted or considered for evaluation if it is handwritten. All submissions that are wrinkled, stained, handwritten, or unprotected will be eliminated from consideration (please return items in folder, binder, etc
- Provide a short paragraph on why this scholarship is needed. (This is separate from the essay.)
- Two Letters of recommendation, one from a school official such as an administrator, guidance counselor, department chair, teacher (English, Science, Math, Social Science) or academic advisor and one from a person in the community (letters from relatives are strictly prohibited. All letters of recommendation MUST include their full name, phone number, and email address, be on an official letterhead AND contain a digital or written signature.
- A possible face to face panel interview of the applicant with the review committee.
- Scholarship winners will attend the National Pan-Hellenic Council Scholarship Reception on May 3rd 2026. Location TBD. Instructions will follow upon announcement of the scholarship winners. Be advised. Class rankings and test scores have no determination on the selection of the winners.
- PROOF OF FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT REQUIRED FOR DISBURSEMENT!!!
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

2026- 2027 Mu Tau Sigma Chapter

"Moving Towards Success" Scholarship

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application season is open! All applications must be submitted NLT 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026. (ECHS students will turn their application into their AVID instructor No applications will be reviewed after the deadline date. No incomplete applications will be considered! **If mailing applications, they must be postmarked before the deadline to be considered** The completed application should include the following: 1. Application 2. Transcripts 3. Topic Essay 4. Funding Essay (Why Scholarship is needed) 5. Two Letters of Recommendation.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Following notification of the scholarship award, the recipient(s) selected must provide proof of full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university within the academic year prior to final disbursement of the award.

Please direct any questions to the Mu Tau Sigma Chapter at killeensgrhoscholarship@gmail.com until the deadline.

Dr. Kymberly Taylor, PhD. Soror Mina Hill

Scholarship Committee Chair Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 2026- 2027 Mu Tau Sigma Chapter "Moving Towards Success" Scholarship High School Student Application Please read this form carefully and answer each question completely. Your application will not be processed if all of the questions are not answered in full. Mark not applicable (N/A) for items that do not pertain to you.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT PERSONAL DATA
Full name
Email
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State ZipState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number Cell
Phone Number - Cell
NAME & ADDRESS OF PARENT/GUARDIAN(S)
Relationship
Parent 1
Relationship
Parent 2
Street Address
City State Zip
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State ZipState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number - Cell
Parent 1
Phone Number - Cell
Paren 2
Email
Parent 1
Email
Parent 2
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State ZipState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High school Name
Fax Number
Scholarship Candidates Proposed College Major
Scholarship Candidates Proposed College Minor Optional
Scholarship Candidates Current GPA
Scholarship Candidates Class Rank
EDUCATIONAL STAFF CONTACT
High School Guidance Counselor Name
Email
example@example.com
Alternate/Secondary Contact
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please list activities/organizations in school and outside of school. Indicate offices held and accomplishments while in office. Be sure include both paid and volunteer work experience and job duties performed.
Activities Organizations
Community Service
Honors Awards
Work Experience
Essay Topics
Select an essay topic of your choice!
Scholarship Applicant Signature
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Date
ParentGuardian Signature
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ParentGuardian Signature
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Please be sure to include the signature of one or both parents/guardians along with the students prior to the submission of the scholarship application. Any unsigned applications will not be considered or reviewed for this scholarship process. By signing this form all parties acknowledge the understanding of this and all other instructions contained in the application packet. Reminder, any non-fully completed application will not be accepted or evaluated.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Mu Tau Sigma Chapter P.O. Box 10671 Killeen, Texas 76547 killeensgrhoscholarship@gmail.com
Official Transcripts*

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Letters of Recommendation (2)

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Funding Letter

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Essay

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Mu Tau Sigma Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT PERSONAL DATA

NAME & ADDRESS OF PARENT/GUARDIAN(S)

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL STAFF CONTACT

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS