Oscar Jimenez Scholarship Application

Gamma Zeta Alpha Latino Interest Fraternity Inc.

Oscar Jimenez Scholarship Application

San Diego State University; Zeta Chapter

GZA History

Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is a Latino interest fraternity which was founded in the fall of 1987 at California State University, Chico by fifteen young, diverse, and educated men that saw a need for an organization that would uphold brotherhood and facilitate their needs. Among those needs were the three principles that they shared in common. Those principles have become the foundation upon which this fraternity has grown upon: Academic Excellence, Community Service, and the promotion of the Latino Culture. Gamma Zeta Alpha was established for the purposes of uniting and directing all persons interested in promotion of the Latino culture and ethnic origins via community interaction and the educational system. Since then, chapters have been founded at San Jose State University, University of California at Berkeley, California State University at Northridge, California State University at Fresno, San Diego State University, University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Davis, Stanford University, and University of California at Santa Barbara and more.

Zeta Chapter History

After experiencing the various degrees of fraternal organizations at San Diego State University, a group of dedicated men decided to gather other like-minded college students to address the reality and need of a different type of fraternity on our campus. As Latinos, we notice and value the comfort and support that can only come from strong family ties. Together, this group established the campus club “Raza Unida,” as the initial step to establishing a chapter of Gamma Zeta Alpha at SDSU.

The founding fathers not only noticed, but w ere concerned about the lack of community involvement and unity among the Latino population at SDSU and San Diego in general. Gamma Zeta Alpha, with its core principals of Academics, Brotherhood, Community Service and Maintenance of the Latino Culture, proved to be the best organization to help us develop, explore and execute our ideas and beliefs.

On May 31, 1997, they earned the privilege to establish and became the founding fathers of Gamma Zeta Alpha, Zeta Chapter, San Diego State University. Since then, our fraternity has established and maintained a level of professionalism and respect that is recognized throughout California. Whether we are encouraging each other towards graduation or supporting each other afterwards, all brothers of the Zeta Chapter are proud of what we started; and we will continue to be proud, thanks to the classes that will forever maintain, develop, and surpass our goals and achievements.

Oscar A. Jimenez

Oscar Jimenez was a Zeta Chapter Brother who lost his life on April 11, 2004 performing an act of heroism, while on active duty in Iraq. We have chosen to commemorate his life and the legacy he left us by offering scholarships to deserving students who exemplify the goals of our fraternity. The members of the Zeta Chapter at San Diego State University would like to encourage graduating under-represented minority high school seniors and community college transfer students to apply for this scholarship.

Gamma Zeta Alpha Latino Interest Fraternity Inc.

Oscar A. Jimenez Scholarship Application

Please read the general information and instructions before completing the application.

Responses to items must be typed.

Name: _________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Date of Birth: _____________________ Place of Birth:___________________________

Address: _______________________________ Home Phone #_____________________

City: ___________________________ State: _________________________ Zip:______

Sex: _________ Age: ________Email Address: _________________________________

Father’s Name________________________________

Occupation: __________________

Mother’s Name_______________________________

Occupation: __________________

Total Household Income: _______________________

Number of Dependents (Include Parents): _____

High School: ____________________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: __________________________ Zip:_______

High School/ Junior College G.P.A.: ______________Graduation Date: _____________

College you will be attending: _________________________________________________

Class standing for Fall 2010: _________________________________________________

Are you going to be a full time student: _______________________________________

Tentative Major: __________________________________________________________

Tentative Minor: _________________________________________________________

Have you applied to any other scholarships, if yes please name them:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

If more space is needed, please attach extra pages.

ELIGIBILITY

Ø Applicant must be Male

Ø Applicant must be planning to attend San Diego State University.

Ø Applicant must be a full time student carrying a minimum of 12 units by Fall 2010.

Ø Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or transfer student and have maintained a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Please enclose with this application a statement of 2-3 pages in which you must address the following:

Ø Why do you feel you deserve the scholarship?

Ø How has being a Chicano/Latino impacted you in pursuing a higher education and what struggles have you encountered and overcame to sustain your achievements?

Ø List your personal goals and how will your education benefit the Chicano/Latino Community.

Ø Describe your financial situation at home and how do you think this scholarship award will ease your family financial needs

Please mail your application to:

Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Scholarship Committee

5814 College Avenue

San Diego, CA 92120

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

In your envelope that is being mailed to Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity Inc, did you remember to?

A. Complete the Applicant Information Section

B. Complete Personal Statement Essay

C. Copy of Acceptance Letter to San Diego State University

D. Copy of Official High School or Community College Transcript

E. Self Addressed Stamped Envelope

F. Sign your application

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: Thursday, May 6th, 2010

If awarded, you will receive a phone call from the Scholarship Committee notifying you of the Award.

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that all the information entered on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information will be reviewed only by the members of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity Inc. Scholarship Committee to determine whom the award will go to.

Print name:___________________________________Date:__________________

Signature: ________________________________________