Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Graduating Senior Scholarship

Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is an honor society dedicated to principles and ideals essential to a worthy life as well as a commendable business career. These principles are represented by Beta (honor), Gamma (wisdom), and Sigma (earnestness). The Mission of Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the society, and to serve its lifelong members.

The Graduating Senior Scholarship is offered to Beta Gamma Sigma members that are current undergraduate seniors and are scheduled to pursue a master’s degree at UTA beginning Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Eligible applicants must graduate in one of the following semesters: Spring 2023, Summer 2023, or Fall 2023. Up to two scholarships of $8,000 per year will be awarded. The scholarship disbursement begins once the applicant begins the master’s program (to be distributed at $4,000 each semester, subject to semesterly review for re-eligibility). This scholarship is renewable for one additional year if applicant remains in good standing and meets all scholarship continuation requirements.

Scholarship Continuation Requirements
Beta Gamma Sigma scholarships are designed to provide financial support to deserving BGS members who have demonstrated not only academic excellence but active participation and support to the chapter. Scholarship awards are split between the Fall and Spring semester, distributing half the amount of the full scholarship at the start of each semester. Students selected to receive a scholarship must maintain a certain level of involvement with the chapter in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Those that fail to meet the minimum requirements at the end of the semester will risk losing the remainder amount of his or her scholarship. Details of the requirements needed to maintain the awarded scholarship can be found below and may be subject to change:
• Minimum 70% Participation Rate at the end of each semester
• Proven leadership contribution toward helping plan and/or execute and participate in events and meetings.
• Must either become a student officer of Beta Gamma Sigma or lead a committee for the Annual Charity Dinner (must complete by the end of the first semester of receiving the scholarship). Graduating Senior Scholarships recipients who become a chapter officer will not receive an officer scholarship.

Award
$8,000
Scopes
College of Business - Dean
Deadline
05/14/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a member of Beta Gamma Sigma?
  2. When do you plan to graduate from UTA?
  3. One or two paragraphs explaining why you would like to receive the Graduating Senior Scholarship from Beta Gamma Sigma. The paragraph should provide examples of achievement of past goals, and an explanation of how this scholarship can help you achieve more goals.
  4. Two to four paragraphs explaining what each principle of Beta Gamma Sigma (honor, wisdom, and earnestness) mean to you. Be specific and be sure to identify each principle.
  5. One or two paragraphs explaining how the membership influences you and how it could advance your career. This paragraph should also include your anticipated start date of your graduate program as well as the degree program you plan to pursue.
  6. Please upload a professional resume. It should include the expected year of graduation, major, and current GPA.
  7. Submit the names and email addresses of three (3) references who will provide a letter of recommendation. The letters can be current or present employers, mentors, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, or adult leaders of organizations.
  8. Submit the names and email addresses of three (3) references who will provide a letter of recommendation. The letters can be current or present employers, mentors, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, or adult leaders of organizations.
  9. Submit the names and email addresses of three (3) references who will provide a letter of recommendation. The letters can be current or present employers, mentors, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, or adult leaders of organizations.
  10. Please list your participation rate. Minimum 70% participation rate at time of application review. To obtain your participation status, please reach out to the current student Vice President of BGS, Mira McCoy, at mira.mccoy@mavs.uta.edu. Recently inducted members are welcome to apply and will be evaluated after their first semester for renewal.
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