V.A. Leonard Scholarship - UNDERGRADUATE

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 02, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST (Midnight)

Description

V.A. Leonard founded Alpha Phi Sigma in 1942. The V.A. Leonard Scholarship was established in 1982 in honor and recognition of Dr. Leonard's leadership and hard work in the field of Criminal Justice. This Scholarship is based on academic achievement, professional recommendations, and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Applicants MUST be enrolled in a degree program at the time of award.
Applicants may need to produce current proof of enrollment in a program the semester the scholarship is awarded.
Scholarship monies must be applied to student's higher education expenses.


Applicants must follow the stipulated scholarship guidelines:

1. Submit a paper on  "My Perception of Alpha Phi Sigma".  Describe your perception of Alpha Phi Sigma and what direction you would like to see the Honor Society take in the future, in approximately 5-7 pages. 

2. Submit an additional 2 pages on "Why I Deserve this Scholarship".  Why you deserve the scholarship and how you intend to use the scholarship money.

3. Submit a copy of your most recent transcript signed by your chapter advisor.

4. Submit 3 letters of recommendations, preferably from faculty.

*All submissions must be in 12pt Times New Roman font, double spaced, and one inch margins.
**Applicants are not eligible to receive the same scholarship two years in succession (except for the Nay-Latocki Military Veteran Scholarship).
***Should the judges deem the applicant has not met the standards set forth in the guidelines, or if the applicant does not academically meet the level of work expected, no scholarship prize will be awarded.

Number of Awards

1

Award Amount

$2,000

Total Amount Awarded

$2,000

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