Eta Psi Sigma Chapter Willis Bailey Scholarship Rubric (1)-2.docx

Eta Psi Sigma Chapter Willis Bailey Scholarship Rubric

Initial Criteria that need to be met before the rubric come into play:

This scholarship designated for: Active/Financial undergraduate brothers on all 3 levels of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. (National, Regional, and Chapter); MIP certified; minimum GPA of 2.5 OR a minority male senior graduating from a private or public high school in Springfield, IL., minimum GPA 2.5; and has been accepted to an accredited college or university. Applicant has not already received an Eta Psi Sigma chapter scholarship during this application period.

Review Criteria	Scoring Descriptions				Points Awarded
Review Criteria	4	3	2	1	Points Awarded
Application is Complete	Application is complete, accurate, proofed, and clear.	Application is complete, accurate, and clear.	Application is complete.	Application is incomplete.
Scholarship Specific Short Answer Statement	The response is aligned to the focus and requirements of the scholarship, clearly stated, proofed, and well supported.	The response is aligned to the focus and requirements of the scholarship and clearly stated.	The response is somewhat aligned to the focus and requirements of the scholarship.	The response is not aligned to the focus and requirements of the scholarship.
Letters of Recommendation	Applicant has submitted the required number of letters where the writer has strongly endorsed the applicant. The letter is proofed, engages the reader, and provides an authentic and memorable insight into who the applicant is including their goals and strengths.	Applicant has submitted the required number of letters where the writer has endorsed the applicant. The letter is proofed and provides insight into who the applicant is including their goals and strengths.	Applicant has submitted the required number of letters. The letters have errors but provide some insight into who the applicant is including their goals and strengths.	Applicant has not submitted the required number of letters. And/or the letters have errors and does not provide insight into who the applicant is including their goals and strengths.
Academic Performance Weighted GPA	4.2+	4.1-3.7	3.6-3.0	Below 3.0
Volunteer and Community Activity	Applicant demonstrates a deep and sustained commitment to one or more activities outside of the classroom environment. Applicant has held a leadership position and/or has been the recipient of honors, awards, or other scholarships.	Applicant demonstrates a deep and sustained commitment to one or more activities outside of the classroom environment.	Applicant participated in at least one activity outside of the classroom environment.	Applicant did not participate in at least one activity outside of the classroom environment.
Picture	Picture of applicant is a taken photo, (non selfy) that is professional in style and content. Photo submitted must be of high-quality, full color, not weary of blurry or pixilated. Photo submitted should not have any unnatural filters.	Picture of applicant is a taken photo, (non selfy) that is professional in content. Photo submitted must be of good-quality, color, not weary of blurry or pixilated. Photo submitted should not have any unnatural filters.	Picture of applicant is a taken photo, (non selfy) that is professional in content. Photo submitted must be of fair-quality, color, not weary of blurry or pixilated.	Picture of applicant is a taken photo, (non selfy). Photo submitted must be of fair-quality.