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Phi State (Kansas) Organization
Degree Application

Note: This form may be completed online using the application form on the left or offline using the Microsoft Word document on the left. Once completed, the application must be printed and sent by mail to:

Kim Oatney
Phi State Scholarship Committee Chair
415 W. Commercial
Waterville, KS 66548-9110

Guidelines

Scholarships

  • Phi State offers four (4) kinds of scholarships awards to those:
    • Post-Doctoral Study Award —The Post-Doctoral study award is intended for the serious professional who desires to do continuing research or a project that will further advance the nucleus of information in a given field of education. The primary focus shall be on the advancement of education generally.

      • An applicant for the Post-Doctoral study award must show the value of the proposed project by presenting an outline or a brief of the research or project to be pursued.
      • The program/project must either include a formal connection with a college credit program with a university in this country or abroad, or it must be a program of selfdirected study toward a definite goal.
      • In outlining the project, the applicant must state:
        • the purpose of the study or project;
        • the specific subject to be pursued;
        • if the study will involve a sample population, and if so that population shall be identified (described);
        • how the results or culmination of the project will be articulated;
        • the anticipated duration of the study;
        • the financial costs to be incurred.

          This award shall be entitled the Helen E. Elcock Scholarship Award. The stipend is $3,000.00.

    • The Doctoral Degree Award — An applicant for the Doctoral Degree must show and have a precise nucleus idea for the subject of the dissertation. This award shall be entitled the Maude I. Gorham Scholarship Award. The stipend is $3,750.

    • The Specialist Degree Award — An applicant for the Specialist Degree must have been accepted for study at this level and have accumulated a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours toward this degree. This award shall be entitled the Tessie Agan Scholarship Award. The stipend is $2,250.00.

    • The Master’s Degree Award — An applicant for the Master's Degree must have been accepted for study at this level and have accumulated a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours toward this degree. This award shall be entitled the Jennibelle Watson Scholarship Award. The stipend is $1,500.00.
  • Other Requirements
    • Within two weeks after the successful candidate has been notified of her selection, she must notify the Chairman of the Scholarships Committee of her acceptance of the award. In case an award is not accepted, an alternate may receive the award. An award may be held for one year for a selected candidate who cannot avail herself of it at the time and who presents satisfactory reasons for postponement. The acceptance of the scholarship award implies an obligation on the part of the recipient to devote herself unreservedly to study and/or research as outlined in the application.
    • A member is not eligible for a Phi State Scholarship Award in the same year that she received an International Scholarship Award.
    • A recipient of a Phi State Scholarship may make a second application for a scholarship.
    • An applicant must apply by January 1 of the year preceding the completion of the degree. No scholarships can be awarded to an applicant after the requirements of the degree have been completed.
  • Payment of Awards

    The Doctoral, Specialist, and Master's awards are contingent upon the recipient being in attendance at a recognized institution of higher learning. Satisfactory evidence of such attendance is required.

    • A Post-Doctoral applicant pursuing self-directed study shall inform the Phi State Treasurer that the study has been started.
    • The Doctoral candidate shall receive one-half (1/2) payment $1,875.00, of the Maude I. Gorham Scholarship Award when the award is made at the Phi State Convention; upon completion of the Doctoral Degree, the remaining $1,875.00 shall be paid. An official transcript with the degree recorded shall be considered proper evidence to the Phi State Treasurer.
    • The Specialist candidate shall receive one-half (1/2) payment, $1,125.00, of the Tessie Agan Scholarship award when the award is made at the Phi State Convention; upon completion of the Specialist Degree, the remaining $1,125.00 shall be paid. An official transcript with the degree recorded shall be considered proper evidence to the Phi State Treasurer.
    • The Master's candidate shall receive one- half (1/2), $750.00, payment of the Jennibelle Watson Scholarship award when the award is made at the Phi State Convention; upon completion of the Master's Degree, the remaining $750.00 shall be paid. An official transcript with the degree recorded shall be considered proper evidence to the Phi State Treasurer.

    • Please address application materials to:

      Kim Oatney
      Phi State Scholarship Committee Chair
      415 W. Commercial
      Waterville, KS 66548-9110

Degree Application (Microsoft Word document)

Scholarships Application

If you are applying for a scholarship or award, please notify Kim Oatney, Phi State Scholarship Committee Chair, so a file can be prepared for your incoming form and recommendations. File five (5) copies with the state scholarships committee chairman by January 1.

Name of Candidate:
For the Academic Year:
Proposed Place of Study:
Major Field:
Application for:

Master's Degree Award
Institution where master's program is underway:
Hours completed to date in master program:
Has your thesis topic been approved? Yes No
Date master's program expected to be completed:
Statement of proposed plan of study:

Specialist Degree Award
Institution where specialist program is underway:
Hours completed to date in specialist program:
Has your thesis topic been approved? Yes No
Date specialist degree expected to be completed:
Statement of proposed plan of study:

Doctoral Degree Award
Kind:
Date Expected:
Institution where doctoral program is underway:
How many semester hours, excluding the dissertation, are required for your degree:
What foreign languages are required:
Which of these languages have you passed:
Have you been formally admitted to candidacy? Yes No
Date of completion of required examinations for the doctorate degree:
Has your proposal been submitted Approved? Yes No
Is your dissertation in progress? Yes No
When is the defense of your dissertation scheduled?
Concise statement of project as proposed/or approved by doctoral committee:

Post Doctoral Award
Institution where post doctoral study is planned and/or underway:
Dates of post doctoral study:
Include on a separate sheet an outline of the problem or project you expect to initiate or complete, and state how the work you expect to pursue will benefit you.
Personal Data
First:
Middle:
Last:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone (Home):
Phone (Professional):
Email (ALL CAPS):
Professional Position:
Delta Kappa Gamma Information
Name of Current Chapter:
Previous Chapter(s) and State(s): State:
Initiation Date:
Chapter Initiated:
Active member with current dues paid? Yes No

Offices/Chairmanships Held:
Position:
Office:
Level:

Position:
Office:
Level:

Position:
Office:
Level:
Educational Background

All applicants must submit complete transcripts.
Institution:
Degree Awarded:
Date:
Professional Experiences

List in reverse chronological order.
Position Held:
District/Name:
Subject:
School Name:
Date(s):
Grade Level:

Position Held:
District/Name:
Subject:
School Name:
Date(s):
Grade Level:

Position Held:
District/Name:
Subject:
School Name:
Date(s):
Grade Level:

Published Works:
*Publication Title:
Subject Areas:
Publisher:
Dates:

*Publication Title:
Subject Areas:
Publisher:
Dates:

*Publication Title:
Subject Areas:
Publisher:
Dates:

*If applicable

Articles:
*Article Title:
Subject Areas:
Publication:
Dates:

*Article Title:
Subject Areas:
Publication:
Dates:

*Article Title:
Subject Areas:
Publication:
Dates:

*If applicable

*Thesis and/or Dissertation
Thesis Title:
Subject Areas:
Service to Profession and Community

Professional Organizations:
Office/Chairmanship Held:
Dates:

Office/Chairmanship Held:
Dates:

Office/Chairmanship Held:
Dates:

Honors and Awards (Educational, Community, Scholarships, etc.):
Honor/Award:
Source:

Dates:

Honor/Award:
Source:

Dates:

Honor/Award:
Source:

Dates:

Community Service:
Description:
Location:
Dates:

Description:
Location:
Dates:

Description:
Location:
Dates:

Other Information to be considered by the Committee:
Description:
Letters of Recommendation

Four (4) letters of recommendation are required to be mailed directly to Scholarship Committee Chair, Kim Oatney, 415 W. Commercial, Waterville, KS 66548-9110.
Please request individual letters of recommendation which include the following if appropriate: Successful endeavors, contributions to the educational profession, ability to work with others, potential for professional growth, and leadership in education and in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. See attached sample letter.
Provide each person writing a letter of recommendation with a stamped envelope addressed to the Scholarship Committee Chair.
Please tell us who to expect letters for on your behalf:

Chapter President
Name:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone:
Email (ALL CAPS):

Immediate Supervisor
Name:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone:
Email (ALL CAPS):

Colleague
Name:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone:
Email (ALL CAPS):

Major Professor
Name:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone:
Email (ALL CAPS):

Character Reference
Name:
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:
Phone:
Email (ALL CAPS):

Postcards
Provide each person writing a letter of recommendation with a self-addressed postcard for signature and date mailed.
The front of the postcard must include: The Applicant's Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip.
The back of the postcard (the message side) must include The Referent's Signature, and Date Mailed.
Notification
You will be notified by March 1 if you have received a Phi State Scholarship. Then you have two (2) weeks to send your written reply to the Scholarship Committee Chair.

I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY TRANSCRIPTS TO BE SHARED WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
Name:
Date:

Mailing Address (If different than Section I.)
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:

This application will be considered only if all items outlined above are met and if all the components of the application packet are postmarked by January 1.
Program
Program for the Master's Degree Specialist Degree
Department of:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Maiden Name:

Present mailing address
Street:
City:    State:    Zip Code:

Area of specialization:
Undergraduate degree from:
Master's Degree from (if applying for a Specialist Scholarships Award:

If your university/college has a different form with the same information, this is fine.
Major:
No.:
Title of Course:
Grade:
Credit:
Date:

Please provide the following signatures:

Division or Department Head's Signature:
Date:

Advisor's Signature:
Date:

Graduate Committee (Signatures)
Committee Member Name:
Committee Member Signature:
Date:

Committee Member Name:
Committee Member Signature:
Date:

Committee Member Name:
Committee Member Signature:
Date:

Committee Member Name:
Committee Member Signature:
Date:

Committee Member Name:
Committee Member Signature:
Date:

Date Completed Graduate Division Examination:
Date:
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