2012 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Scholarship Application

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation awards merit-based scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. This year, $61,500 will be awarded thanks to the generosity of our alumni who have established these scholarships. Application Qualifications

Any member in good standing of Sigma Alpha Epsilon initiated as of February 28, 2012, may apply for a Foundation scholarship if he will be a student in the academic year 2012-2013. Brothers in any field of undergraduate or graduate study are encouraged to apply. The awards recognize academic excellence, leadership, service, campus involvement, risk management and behavior consistent with the Fraternity’s creed, “The True Gentleman.”

Brothers may win a maximum of two SAE Foundation National Scholarship Awards during their lifetime. Application Guidelines and Elements This application and its supporting materials must be completed and submitted by the applicant. Applications must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than March 1, 2012. Late or incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. Your application must contain:

All five (5) sections of the application form below completed in full. Transcripts from all post-secondary school(s) you have attended for 15 or more credit hours. They

may be sent directly by the registrar to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation or with your application. Transcripts must be in an envelope sealed by the registrar.

If applicable, a letter verifying your acceptance to enrollment in a program of graduate study.

One letter of recommendation from category 1 and one letter of recommendation from category 2:

Category 1: (This letter is required.) From a faculty member, focusing on your scholastic achievement. This person must have

been your instructor in at least one college or university course. Category 2: (Only one letter is required.) From a community member (excluding current students, relatives and Sigma Alpha

Epsilon members), focusing on your community involvement and service; or From a chapter adviser, Greek adviser or Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumnus, addressing

your contributions to the Fraternity.

Letters of recommendation sent via e-mail will be accepted only if they are sent from the recommending party directly to Manager of Advancement Services & Archivist Nanci Gasiel at ngasiel@sae.net. Application Instructions This PDF has been created using form fields, which means you may click in the blue fields and enter information or begin typing as you normally would. The PDF will format your typing for you. Fields that appear with a red outline are required fields. For checkmarks, simply click on the checkmark box, and the PDF will automatically place a checkmark symbol in the box. For essay questions, you are limited to the space provided in the text box. This PDF application can be saved just like any other file. If you come back to the application at another time, you can continue to complete the fields or change the ones you’ve already entered. We encourage you to save your work as you complete this application. When you reach the end of Section 5, you will see a purple “Submit” button. Once you are satisfied with your application, click on the “Submit” button and follow the prompts to submit your application electronically. Complete this application by clicking in the blue fields and typing your information right in the field. Fields with red outlines are required, and the application is best completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader 9®. Please complete the application on a PC. This form will not work properly on a Mac or an Apple device. Notification Process Applicants will be notified whether they have been awarded a scholarship by May 31, 2012. All scholarship amounts will receive final approval after July 1, 2012. The scholarship checks will then be issued in August 2012. Checks will be made out to you and the institution you are attending in the fall of 2012. If you have questions, please contact Nanci Gasiel, Manager of Advancement Services & Archivist, at ngasiel@sae.net or at (847) 424-3009. Please send all materials to:

Nanci Gasiel Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation 1856 Sheridan Road Evanston, Illinois 60201-3837 Fax: (847) 475-2250 ngasiel@sae.net

Please make a copy of this application and your application materials. We are unable to return your submitted documents. NOTE: Application begins on next page.

2012 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Scholarship Application

Section 1: Biographical Information

Please give information pertinent to the period between July 1 and August 15, 2012. If you will not have the same address during those months, please provide a permanent home address. Communication will usually happen by e-mail. Full Name

Chapter Initiation Date Badge Number

School you will attend in Fall 2012

Academic status as of Fall 2012: Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student

Current Major

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA Cumulative Graduate GPA

Anticipated Date of Graduation & Degree

Phone (Feb. 28-Apr. 30) (Jun. 15-Aug. 15)

E-Mail

Mailing Address (Jun. 15-Aug. 15)

City State Zip

Section 2: Foundation Scholarships Catalog

Check the box by each scholarship for which you are applying. You may apply for more than one scholarship. Awards Based Primarily on Outstanding Leadership

Ivan Allen Jr. Leadership Award One $1,000 scholarship

Established in memory of Brother Ivan Allen Jr. (Georgia Tech ’33), this award was created by Atlanta-area brothers. The award is given to the brother whose leadership in the chapter and community demonstrates the spirit of Allen, a former Atlanta mayor. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Fred Archibald Leadership Award One $2,000 scholarship; one $1,000 scholarship

Established in memory of Brothers Fred J. Archibald (Cornell ’45) and his father, Fred I. Archibald (Nebraska ’14), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Richard Generelly Leadership Award One $2,000 scholarship; one $1,000 scholarship

Established in memory of past ESA Richard Generelly (George Washington ’47), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Joseph Mancini Leadership Award One $2,000 scholarship; one $1,000 scholarship

Established in memory of past ESA Joseph Mancini (Cincinnati ’35), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Awards Based Primarily on Outstanding Overall Achievement

Charles Collins Award One $3,000 scholarship; three $2,000 scholarships; six $1,000 scholarships

Established in memory of Brother Charles F. Collins (Boston ’12), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Warren P. Poslusny Award

Five $1,000 scholarships Past Foundation Trustee Warren Paul Poslusny (Kettering ’69) established this award to recognize brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required. Trustees Award for Scholarship and Service

One $1,000 scholarship Funded by Foundation Trustees, this award recognizes brothers who demonstrate quality involvement in campus and chapter leadership positions, particularly the measure of his contribution to the education of his chapter brothers. A GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Awards Based Primarily on Community Service

W. Emil Forman Award One $3,000 scholarship; two $2,000 scholarships; five $1,000 scholarships Established in memory of Brother W. Emil Forman (Pennsylvania ’29), this award recognizes brothers who have shown extraordinary commitment to their community and fellow man as demonstrated by community service work. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Awards Based Primarily on Scholastic Achievement

G. Robert Hamrdla Award One $1,500 scholarship Past Eminent Supreme Recorder Bob Hamrdla (Stanford ’60) established this award for a brother in any major with transcripts that reflect considerable study of 19th and 20th century history. Applicants with interest in modern German history or the two World Wars will receive preferred consideration. A GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Jones-Laurence Award One $2,000 scholarship; one $1,000 scholarship Established in memory of past Eminent Supreme Archon Walter B. Jones (Auburn ’10) and Philip J. Laurence (Minnesota ’15), the award is given to the brothers who display the most outstanding academic achievement. A GPA of 3.9 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Dr. Charles A. Preuss Medical Award One $1,500 scholarship; one $1,000 scholarship Established in memory of Brother Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Idaho ’24), this award recognizes brothers attending or planning to attend medical school, or enrolled in a course of study related to medicine and who have demonstrated service to their community and fellow man. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Awards Based Primarily on Risk Management

Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship One $2,500 scholarship Established in recognition of Brother Frank C. Ginocchio’s (Northwestern ’66) leadership while serving on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship One $2,500 scholarship Established in recognition of Brother Thomas W. Devine’s (Minnesota ’74) volunteer efforts on behalf of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher is required.

Section 3: Short Essays Please use the space provided to answer all of the following questions. Your responses are limited to the text box that follows each question. 1. What are your professional and personal goals? The system was broken. Eminent Supreme Archon Don Almy (Cornell 1897) knew it now more than ever. Membership had soared in the past few years and more and more local fraternities were petitioning to become chapters of SAE, producing more work than could be handled. The Supreme Council was overwhelmed. Council members were finding it increasingly difficult to find enough time to dedicate to their regular occupations, family needs and their office in the Fraternity. Almy also knew that it would be nearly impossible to find good men to join the Supreme Council. No one with the executive ability and leadership skills necessary was going to want to take a volunteer position like that. The Fraternity had become a victim of its own success. Instead of decreased membership, as fraternity officers had expected, the Great War had actually increased the number of initiations and not a single chapter had closed. There had been 3,038 initiations since the last convention in 1916, nearly two and a half times as many initiations as were recorded between 1914-1916, the last reporting period. Now, on the eve of the 1919 national convention, the Fraternity was also about to report its largest-ever active membership with 83 chapters and 1,830 active collegiate members. For the duration of the war, the War Department had imposed restrictions on college fraternities that included potential closure, if it were determined necessary. Military training stations were being set up in colleges across the country and some of the fraternity’s chapters had to give up their houses for military use. In addition to the war, the worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic was taking its toll on the fraternity. Initially, in the spring of 1918 the flu hadn’t been that severe. But that fall and winter it reemerged with unexpected severity. At the end 2. List any offices and positions of leadership you have held both inside and outside your chapter (freshman, sophomore, etc.). The system was broken. Eminent Supreme Archon Don Almy (Cornell 1897) knew it now more than ever. Membership had soared in the past few years and more and more local fraternities were petitioning to become chapters of SAE, producing more work than could be handled. The Supreme Council was overwhelmed. Council members were finding it increasingly difficult to find enough time to dedicate to their regular occupations, family needs and their office in the Fraternity. Almy also knew that it would be nearly impossible to find good men to join the Supreme Council. No one with the executive ability and leadership skills necessary was going to want to take a volunteer position like that. The Fraternity had become a victim of its own success. Instead of decreased membership, as fraternity officers had expected, the Great War had actually increased the number of initiations and not a single chapter had closed. There had been 3,038 initiations since the last convention in 1916, nearly two and a half times as many initiations as were recorded between 1914-1916, the last reporting period. Now, on the eve of the 1919 national convention, the Fraternity was also about to report its largest-ever active membership with 83 chapters and 1,830 active collegiate members. For the duration of the war, the War Department had imposed restrictions on college fraternities that included potential closure, if it were determined necessary. Military training s tations were being set up in colleges across the country and some of the fraternity’s chapters had to give up their houses for military use. In addition to the war, the worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic was taking its toll on the 3. What has membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon meant to you? The system was broken. Eminent Supreme Archon Don Almy (Cornell 1897) knew it now more than ever. Membership had soared in the past few years and more and more local fraternities were petitioning to become chapters of SAE, producing more work than could be handled. The Supreme Council was overwhelmed. Council members were finding it increasingly difficult to find enough time to dedicate to their regular occupations, family needs and their office in the Fraternity. Almy also knew that it would be nearly impossible to find good men to join the Supreme Council. No one with the executive ability and leadership skills necessary was going to want to take a volunteer positnstead of decreased membership, as fraternity officers had expected, the Great War had actually increased the number of initiations and not a single chapter had closed. There had been 3,038 initiations since the last convention in 1916, nearly two and a half times as many initiations as were recorded between 1914-1916, the last reporting period. Now, on the eve of the 1919 national convention, the Fraternity was also about to report its largest-e to the war, the worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic was taking its toll on the fraternitynitially, in the spring of 1918 the flu hadn’t been that severe. But that fall and winter it reemerged with unexpected severity. At the

4. What else would you like to tell us about yourself? The system was broken. Eminent Supreme Archon Don Almy (Cornell 1897) knew it now more than ever. Membership had soared in the past few years and more and more local fraternities were petitioning to become chapters of SAE, producing more work than could be handled. The Supreme Council was overwhelmed. Council members were finding it increasingly difficult to find enough time to dedicate to their regular occupations, family needs and their office in the Fraternity. Almy also knew that it would be nearly impossible to find good men to join the Supreme Council. No one with the executive ability and leadership skills necessary was going to want to take a volunteer position like that. The Fraternity had become a victim of its own success. Instead of decreased membership, as fraternity officers had expected, the Great War had actually increased the number of initiations and not a single chapter had closed. There had been 3,038 initiations since the last convention in 1916, nearly two and a half times as many initiations as were recorded between 1914-1916, the last reporting period. Now, on the eve of the 1919 national convention, the Fraternity was also about to report its largest-ever active membership with 83 chapters and 1,830 active collegiate members. For the duration of the war, the War Department had imposed restrictions on college fraternities that included potential closure, if it were determined necessary. Military training stations were being set up in colleges across the country and some of the fraternity’s chapters had to give up their houses for military use. In addition to the war, the worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic was taking its toll on the fraternity. Initially, in the spring of 1918 the flu hadn’t been that severe. But that fall and winter it reemerged with unexpected severity. At the end

Section 4: Scholarship-Specific Essays

All awards require a short supplementary essay. First, check the appropriate box. Then, use the text box provided in the space below each category to type an essay of 250-500 words on the following topics for each scholarship. Your response is limited to the text box. This section encompasses the next six pages.

Allen, Archibald, Generelly, Mancini, Collins, Poslusny & Trustees applicants: Discuss how you have demonstrated outstanding leadership in any context.

Forman applicants: Discuss both your involvement in community service and how that service has impacted your life.

Hamrdla applicants: Discuss why you believe history is important to study.

Jones-Laurence applicants: Discuss what motivates you to high academic achievement.

Preuss applicants: Discuss your past activities and future goals in the field of medicine.

Ginocchio & Devine applicants: Discuss how you personally have demonstrated a positive influence in your chapter, campus and community in the field of risk management.

Section 5: Letters of Recommendation All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a person in category 1 and a letter of recommendation from a person in category 2. Regardless of how many scholarships you apply for only two total reference letters are needed. Letters of recommendation may be mailed separately or included with your application. Recommendations sent via e-mail will be accepted only if they are sent from the recommending party directly to Nanci Gasiel at ngasiel@sae.net. Please notify those supplying the recommendations of the March 1, 2012, postmark deadline.

Category 1 (required)

Faculty reference: for your scholastic achievement (This person must have been your instructor in at least one college or university course.)

Name

Occupation/Title

Phone E-Mail

Name of course this person taught you as shown on transcript

Category 2 (select one) Community reference (excluding current students, relatives and Sigma Alpha Epsilon members): focusing on your community involvement and service

Name

Occupation/Title

Phone E-Mail

Chapter adviser, Greek adviser, or Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumnus reference: addressing your contributions to the Fraternity

Name

Title

Phone E-Mail