Melba Priestley Scholarship for Georgia Residents

Melba Priestley Scholarship

MELBA PRIESTLEY ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
Savannah, Georgia City Council

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators

The Savannah ALPHA DELTA KAPPA scholarship was established in the 1980’s by the chapters of the Savannah, Georgia City Council. In 1990, the scholarship was named the MELBA PRIESTLEY ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP to honor Melba Priestley, a local educator, a member of Alpha Gamma Chapter, past Georgia State President, and past International President of Alpha Delta Kappa.

The scholarship is available to Georgia state residents only and is awarded in the odd-numbered years.

The scholarship is awarded, in odd-numbered years, to a qualified college Junior, Senior, or Graduate student currently preparing for a career in education. It is funded by members of Epsilon and Alpha Gamma Chapters in Savannah, and interest from an investment fund in the Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation. The fund receives memorial contributions and donations from members and others who support the ideals and principles of Alpha Delta Kappa.

The purpose of this scholarship shall be to encourage commitment to educational excellence, and to give financial assistance to teachers or those preparing to teach.

It is awarded locally by a Board of Directors of the Melba Priestley Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship. Applications are available at http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/MP_Scholarship and should be sent to bpgodawgs@comcast.net. When you submit the application form online, it is automatically sent to bpgodawgs@comcast.net. If you have questions, you may contact:

Edith (Boo) Padgett: (912) 925-4777 or bpgodawgs@comcast.net
Gail Painter: (912) 658-0727 or judygp59@comcast.net

Any information that cannot be sent electronically should be mailed to:

                Edith Padgett
                3 Cardiff Road
                Savannah, GA 31419

MELBA PRIESTLEY ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500

RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: No later than May 30th
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED: June 30th
RECIPIENT NOTIFIED: No later than July 15th

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Georgia state resident; College Junior, Senior or Graduate student with a declared major in Education

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application Form
Transcript of College Credits and Grades
Letters of recommendation from two educators who know the student professionally
A personal letter from the applicant describing future goals and plans

Application packet, including all of the above to be sent to:
bpgodawgs@comcast.net or
Mrs. Edith Padgett
3 Cardiff Road
Savannah, Georgia 31419

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This scholarship award, a one-time check for $1,500, will be sent directly to the recipient prior to fall semester.

APPLICATION

MELBA PRIESTLEY ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA CITY COUNCIL
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
INTERNATIONAL HONORARY SORORITY FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS

Submit online below, or click to download application packet: (MS Word) (PDF)

First Name

Last Name

Address:

Home Telephone:

Work/Cell Telephone:

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

High School:

High School Address:

Honors and Awards:

College/University:

Honors and Awards:

What will be your college status for Fall Semester? (Junior, Senior, Graduate)

College/University Activities:

Why should you be chosen for this scholarship given by other educators?

Briefly describe the areas/majors you plan to teach. Why?

Is there anyone in your family who is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa?

Other information you would like to have considered:

Please indicate how you learned about this scholarship.