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NPS Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline - March 31, 2026
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

The Nu Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership potential. These scholarships support students pursuing higher education and help them achieve their educational and professional goals.

The NPS Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship is a non-renewable award to be applied toward expenses incurred to attend an accredited college or university. Three scholarship awards of up to $500 each will be disbursed to the recipient no later than June of the current academic year. Eligible applicants must be African American female seniors. Applications are evaluated based on academic records, extracurricular activities, community service, and personal essays.

Selection Criteria
- 2025 graduating high school senior in a Cobb, Paulding, or Douglas County school
- Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
- African American Female Senior
- Leadership and community engagement as evidenced through activities, interests, and affiliations within the school and the community
- Acceptance to an accredited college, university, or technical school for the 2025-2026 academic year
Application Process

Complete the scholarship application and attach the following:
- Official high school transcript including cumulative GPA (unweighted)
- Copy of admission letter to an accredited college, university, or technical school
- One letter of recommendation (including name, address, and phone number) from a teacher, counselor, or an adult (other than a relative or personal friend), who can provide additional details about your activities and character.
*NOTE: Incomplete applications or those submitted after Monday, March 31, 2026, will not be considered.

Submit the official transcript (Format: Last Name, First Name_Transcript) and letter of recommendation via email at nupsisigmascholarship@gmail.com.

Scholarship awardees will receive notification no later than May 31, 2026.
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Gender*

MaleFemale
Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Guardian Email
example@example.com
Guardian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
II. High School Information
High School

Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Unweighted GPA*
Transcript*

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III. Activities and Honors
List your extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations Name / Organization / Position / Role*
List your community service activities and volunteer work Name / Organization / Position / Role*
List any awards or honor you have received. Name / Description / Date*
VII. Personal Essay
Please submit a personal essay in response to the prompt below. (250-500 words)

Think about a social issue that affects you, your school, or your community. Explain why this issue matters and describe how your education and future career goals will help you address this issue.
Essay*

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VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, I acknowledge that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may result in the disqualification of my application.
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NPS Academic Excellence and Leadership Scholarship

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

III. Activities and Honors

VII. Personal Essay

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature