«Back to Main Site
Scholarship Spotlight: Paige Fennell
“Since becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, I have been honored to join the Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha. That recognition was extremely important since there are many misconceptions about the academic abilities of students in a Greek organization,” wrote Paige Fennell in her scholarship application. Fennell, a graduate of the University of South Carolina was one of our six 2009-2010 graduate student scholarship recipients. She is currently pursuing her graduate degree in teaching at the University of South Carolina. A former professor said, “She is a born educator and a gifted communicator! I am immensely proud of her work and have every expectation that she will go on to distinguish herself in graduate school and beyond.”
Fennell is an outstanding student, but also realized she could learn a lot outside of the classroom and excelled as a student employee, working with the Registrar’s office and the Department of Education. In addition to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she was involved in many other student organizations and volunteered in the community. She served as a tutor to high school students and was involved as a minority peer mentor.
Gamma Sigma Alpha is proud to support Paige Fennell as she pursues her dreams and hopes that her leadership will inspire a future generation of educators!
Posted: June 2nd, 2010 in Scholarship Spotlights | No Comments »
Kristine Campbell
Kristine Campbell is one of six scholarship winners for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Kristine Campbell graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham last May with a degree in Biology and high hopes to attend medical school this fall. Gamma Sigma Alpha helped her achieve her goal by awarding her one of the six scholarship designated this year. Campbell was initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha in 2007 and served as Treasurer and President of the local chapter. In addition to Gamma Sigma Alpha, Campbell was involved in Alpha Omicron Pi, the Student Alumni Society, Catholic Student Ministries…the list could continue.
A recommendation letter was written to support Campbell’s scholarship application. Her reference said, “(Kristine has the) ability to formulate innovative solutions to problem. She was also known as a self starter, able to seize upon a problem, analyze its components and execute a solution with minimal supervision. There is no doubt she has the intellectual capacity and power to make her mark in medicine.”
Campbell felt honored to be a part of Gamma Sigma Alpha and felt it allowed her to work closely with leaders in her organization and around campus. She said, “Gamma Sigma Alpha has shown me that others value academic success of college students and this organization has helped to refine my leadership skills and become more involved on campus.”
Gamma Sigma Alpha wishes Kristine Campbell all the success she can ask for during her first year of medical school at the University of Alabama. She is just one example of the outstanding students the organization initiates every year and we are confident she will make a difference in the world.
Bo Nasmyth Loy
Bo is one of the six 2009 scholarship recipients we will highlight on this site over the course of the year.
Gamma Sigma Alpha was pleased to continue the tradition of awarding scholarships to undergraduate members pursuing advanced degrees for the 2009-2010 academic year. Bo Nasmyth Loy, graduated with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2005. He will continue his studies at the same institution, enrolling in the Keck School of Medicine with aspirations of becoming a doctor.
Loy was not a typical student leader at USC. He served as President of the Delta Chi chapter, Executive Vice-President of Judicial Affairs for the Interfraternity Council and a leader within the Gamma Sigma Alpha chapter. In addition to these formal responsibilities, he has authored books to help kids suffering with childhood diabetes including, “487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes,” and “Getting a Grip on Diabetes.” If that wasn’t enough Loy has traveled to Hong Kong and Beijing on a research grant and is now assisting on a health study working to prevent type II diabetes in the underserved Latino youth of East Los Angeles.
When asked about the value his Gamma Sigma Alpha membership had on him, he stated, “The Greek system at USC, and particularly the Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society, introduced me to some of the most influential people in my educational career; for that I will be forever grateful.” Gamma Sigma Alpha is grateful to call Bo Nasmyth Loy a member and we are honored to assist him financially in his post undergraduate studies. Congratulations Bo and good luck!