ALAS Student Ambassador Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2022 by the GSU Foundation and the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) executive board and co-advisors empower future generations of student leaders. The goal is to ensure a sustainable pipeline of leaders entering the club to champion the mission of ALAS at Governors State University.
ALAS Mission:
"The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) is a student club dedicated to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for Latinx students and allies interested in learning more about Latin cultures. Our club strives to build an inclusive community among our student population, creating leadership and professional development opportunities. We also aim to provide mentorship and increase knowledge of Latin cultures within the GSU community."
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Eligibility:
- Must be a member of the ALAS student group within Jaguar Connections & GroupMe;
- Must commit to participate as an ALAS student ambassador for the upcoming semester (attend a minimum of 3 board meetings & 2 events) or have previously served on the ALAS executive board;
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5;
- Undocumented/ DACA students are eligible.
Documents Required:
- Must complete all three essay questions below answering each with a minimum of 150 words:
- How has ALAS impacted you during your time at GSU (please provide specific examples of your experiences within the events and relationships developed among members.
- If you had to come up with an ALAS event for the entire GSU community, what would it be? (provide title of the event, description of event activities and event outcomes)
- What can ALAS do to better serve students at GSU? (provide specific examples and solutions)
Note: Award amounts may vary based on funding, availability, and addition, if any, to principal. Amount awarded shall not exceed tuition costs.
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