SGRho Tacoma Young Achiever's Scholarship Application 2025

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is a non-profit organization that has its roots in community service and education. The aim of the Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae Chapter is to promote educational awareness, serve as advocates for social issues facing Tacoma, and provide opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth for its members and other women of color with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Application Opens: TBD (Usually opens in January each year.)
Application Deadline: Closed

This SGRho Tacoma Young Achiever's Scholarship Fund will be used to award one of the non-renewable scholarships below. If selected, the applicant will receive only one scholarship.

Up to $1,500.00 Scholarship: Awarded to a BIPOC female high school senior who has been admitted to an accredited college or university.
Up to $1,000.00 Scholarship: Financial Rhoer of Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
$500.00 Scholarship: Financial Soror/Philo members of Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. seeking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
$500.00 Undergraduate Golden 22 Foundation Book Scholarship: Awarded to an undergraduate BIPOC female student enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning.
$500.00 Philo "Golden" Scholarship: Awarded to a BIPOC female pursuing an associate's degree or trade school education.

Awardees will be notified on or around mid-April.

If selected, I understand that I will be asked for documentation to support the data I provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. I understand the members of the Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. determine the winner of the SGRho Tacoma Young Achiever's Scholarship (TYAS).

In addition, I understand that any misrepresentation or false information on this application will disqualify me from this scholarship. I authorize the Zeta Phi Sigma Tacoma Alumnae Chapter to contact my high school to verify submitted documents provided on this application. I give permission to have my photo published for the annual scholarship banquet, social media, and future marketing materials.

SGRho Tacoma Young Achiever's Scholarship Application Acknowledgement*

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the instructions referenced above.

Scholarship Application Category (Select all that apply.)*

TYAS High School Scholarship - Up to $1,500.00TYAS Rhoer Scholarship- Up to $1,000.00TYAS Undergraduate Book Scholarship - $500.00TYAS Soror/Philo Book Scholarship - $500.00 (Tacoma Chapter Members)Golden 22 Foundation - Undergraduate Book Scholarship - $500.00Philo "Golden" Scholarship- $500.00 Trade School or Associate Degree

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Phone

Will you be a first-generation college student 2025-2026? (This response doesn't disqualify any candidates)*

Yes, I am first among my parents and grandparents to attend college.No, I am not a first-generation college student.

Have you submitted an application for admission to an accredited college, university, or technical college for 2025-2026?*

YesNo

What year and month will you graduate from high school, earn a degree, or attend technical school?*

Schools Attended (High School/College)*

Please list your school activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, and office(s) held:*

Have you been accepted at an accredited college, university, or technical college for 2025-2026?*

YesNo

Please write your career objective within 150 to 200 words.*

Have you been a financial and active member of the Zeta Phi Sigma Rhoer Club of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for the last two years?*

YesNoN/A

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Affiliation: Is your mother or immediate family member a member Zeta Phi Sigma of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.? (This response does not disqualify any candidates)*

YesNo

Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should answer the following questions in your essay:

1. What are your career goals?
2. Why did you choose this career path?
3. How will you make a difference in your community once you have completed your goals?
4. How will this scholarship impact your life?

5. What school do you plan to attend and what is your major?

Please complete your essay here:*

Please upload your college/university acceptance letter.*

For those currently enrolled in college please upload a copy of your latest transcript.

Please upload a current photograph. Photos of scholarship recipients will be used in a future sorority publication highlighting the winners. *

All applicants are required to submit a current photo.

I hereby certify that all information are correct and to the best of my knowledge. In addition, I will submit all of the documents that will be required for the application process. I will monitor my email for communication from the tacomayoungachieverscholarship@gmail.com

Applicant Signature*

Applicant Signature

Signature Date*

Signature Date

SGRho Tacoma Young Achiever's Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

Essay