YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Lambda Iota Omega's Young Scholars Program offers two (2) deserving students in the Gainesville-Hall County area financial assistance in attending the college of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Please consider donating to our scholarship fund by making a secure payment using the DONATE button at the top of the page. For more information on our scholarship programs or to find out how you can help, email our Scholarship Chair by clicking here.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants are encouraged to download the following scholarship application by clicking here.

Application must be postmarked by  April 21, 2012.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by e-mailing scholarship@akalio.org.

PROGRAM CRITERIA

Criteria for scholarship recipients:

• Must be a high school senior attending a school in Gainesville/Hall County area
  

• Must be a minority student
  

• Must be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the upcoming school year
  

• At least a 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (Transcripts required)
  

• 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher, school official, church/community leader
  

• Letter of recommendation from a school counselor including the student’s GPA
  

• Completed essay (1 page, single spaced, 12 pt font)
  

• Photo with application
  

• Face-to-face interview will be required for finalists