ROY JOSEPH KERLEGAN III​

       Memorial Scholarship Fund

Purpose

Roy Jr. and Shirley D. Kerlegan created the Roy Joseph Kerlegan III Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of their beoved son, Roy Joseph Kerlegan III, who died in a motorcycle accident on March 1, 2010. Roy was a student at Georgia State University and was an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity and Campus PALS. Both organizations announced that they would provide annual scholarships to honor Roy’s memory.  The Fund will provide the money to finance the annual scholarships.  These funds are intended to assist students with the cost of tuition, books and fees. Funds cannot be used for housing or any other incurred expenses.  The funds must be used during the fall and spring semester and cannot be used for summer courses.



​Eligibility
​Please read very carefully. Failure to comply with the following instructions could result in disqualification. There shall be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are the following:
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• Enrolled as a full-time student during the academic school year (excluding summer session)

• Must be an active member in good standing of Campus PALS or Alpha Kappa Psi
 

• Freshman, Sophomore or Junior
 

• Minimum Georgia State University GPA of 2.8
 

• At least 15-20 community/volunteer service hours
 

• Demonstrate excellence in service, academics, and leadership
 

• Previous recipients may not reapply
 

• Cannot apply for both organizations (can only receive one award while at GSU)
 

• Students from Columbia and Richmond counties in Georgia receive priority
 

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident
 

• Applicants must be Campus PALS Mentor/Mentee or Alpha Kappa Psi Active Brother in Good Standing

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How to Apply
Applications are available on OrgSync.  Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript, personal statement, reference letter and proof/documentation of community/volunteer hours.  Once your application is received and you have been selected you will be contacted for a personal interview with the scholarship committee.
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Award Process
The scholarship award will be paid directly to the mentor/mentee student account with Georgia State University.  You also have the option to utilize a portion of the funds to go directly onto your Panther Cash card.​

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Deadlines
Application Deadline:  March 1st
Selection Deadline: April 30th
Notification Deadline: June 21st
Award Deadline: Fall Semester​