Sigma Lambda Gamma Educational Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
August 10th, 2009 by MandyRBS [Comments]
NORTH LIBERTY, I.A., August 3, 2009 – The Sigma Lambda Gamma Educational Foundation announced the recipients of the 2009 inaugural scholarship program at the 2009 Sisterhood Retreat held at the University of Minnesota. Each recipient will be awarded $1,000 to support their undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Applicants were evaluated on a combination of academic records, leadership, volunteerism, campus activities, sorority involvement, in addition to demonstrated financial need. The submissions were reviewed by a committee representing past and current Sigma Lambda Gamma alumnae leaders.
“I was extremely impressed with the number of applicants,” Lupita Temiquel-McMillian, founding mother and reviewer shared. “The sisters who applied were academically strong candidates and were all doing amazing things back on their respective campuses in the face of various obstacles and life circumstances.”
The recipients are:
Sister Bianca Suarez, Eta Beta Chapter, is a doctoral student at the University of California—Berkley in Education, Social, and Cultural Studies. She received an M.A. from DePaul University and a B.A. from Loyola University.
Sister Lucy Arellano, Beta Chapter, is a doctoral candidate in Higher Education at the University of California—Los Angeles. She received her M.A and B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Sister Adrian Odya-Weis, Sigma Alpha Chapter, plans to start her J.D. degree and her Masters degree in International Politics at American University. She received her B.A. from the University of Minnesota.
Sister Olivia Muñoz, Epsilon Chapter, is a M.F.A. student in Creative Writing at California State University—Fresno. She received her B.A. from Central Michigan University.
Sister Lydia Bustos, Lambda Gamma Chapter, is a rising senior in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming.
Sister Jasmine Rosas, Iota Beta Chapter, is a junior in Business Administration with a minor in Non-Profit Organization at the University of Central Florida.
The purpose of the SLG Educational Foundation is to serve as the philanthropic entity of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority to support scholastic achievement, provide leadership training, and continue commitment to lifelong learning and service to the global community. The Educational Foundation will work to provide financial support for:
- Undergraduate and graduate members who demonstrate academic and leadership excellence
- Leadership and Member Development programs sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma
- Community Outreach projects, such as the Young Women’s Leadership Program
For more information, contact:
Susana M. Muñoz, phdgamma@gmail.com
Scholarship Chair
Nellie Nevarez, DevelopFDN@yahoogroups.com
Chair, SLG Education Foundation Board of Trustees
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