Sigma Alpha Mu Scholarships – Jewish Family Services Edmonton

NOTE: SAM scholarships will be available for the academic year beginning in fall 2012 (applications to be made by May 15, 2012).

History
Sigma Alpha Mu was a fraternity active on the University of Alberta Campus beginning in the 1940’s. It provided fellowship and housing to Jewish students until disbanding in 1972. Its property was sold, and the Board of Trustees decided to retain the funds to support the future re-establishment of the fraternity, should a group of leaders arise to carry out that vision. In the meantime, the Trustees determined that investment earnings from the funds would be made available for scholarships to Jewish students. Jewish Family Services administers the fund and the scholarships.

Who May Apply
Jewish students attending a full-time (min. 3 full courses or equivalent) degree program at the University of Alberta. Consideration is given to financial need and potential for academic success.

Size Of Scholarship
The number and size of scholarships awarded varies depending on amount available for distribution (i.e., investment earnings) and the number of awards granted. Historically, scholarships have ranged from $300 to $1000.

How To Apply
Apply by May 15 or the first business day following.
Please submit the following information:

A letter which includes a brief biography and describes your recent educational history and future plans.
A small photo which may be used in JFS publications
A budget for your upcoming school year which includes the following

INCOME
- Savings
- Earnings during year
- Loans anticipated or received
- Grants & scholarships anticipated or received
- Support from family
- Other income

EXPENSES
- Tuition & fees
- Books & supplies
- Housing
- Transportation
- Meals & living expenses
- Other expenses

Copies of your latest unofficial transcripts
Any other documents or information which you feel may support your request.

Applications may be made by e-mail (attachments should be PDF, MS Word, and/or JPEG). Applications may also be sent by post or hand delivered, marked “CONFIDENTIAL” to:

Sigma Alpha Mu Scholarships
Jewish Family Services
200, 10235-124 Street
Edmonton AB T5N 1P9

What happens next?
Jewish Family Services will review your application, and may request an interview with you. We will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of Sigma Alpha Mu, who then will make the final decision, likely by mid-June. Your identity will be hidden from the Trustees until after a decision is made. No appeals of the Trustees’ decisions will be accepted.
Acceptance of the scholarship will constitute permission to publish your name and photograph. A cheque will be advanced to you as soon as we receive confirmation of your enrollment in the following academic year.