July 2024
UPDATES WITH THE BOARD
CONGRATULATIONS, ANDREA MURILLO!
Congratulations to Trustee Andrea Murillo on her appointment as the new Administrative Chair of the Sigma Lambda Gamma Education Foundation!
Andrea became a sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Gamma Alpha Chapter, in the Spring of 2009 at DePaul University. Serving in many capacities as a SLGEF trustee, such as donor recognition and scholarship committee, to assisting with Panther Dash, Andrea has provided not only invaluable time but her leadership and commitment to empowering education with the SLGEF.
Further, Andrea brings a wealth of experience and leadership from her role as Pricing Architect at one of the largest consulting firms in the world, serving clients in a wide range of industries including technology, communications, financial services, healthcare, and more. Andrea's dedication to precision and strategic thinking will undoubtedly enrich the governance and operations of SLGEF.
We look forward to Andrea's valuable contributions in this new role!
SLGEF TRUSTEES AT SLG NATIONAL CONVENTION
We had a phenomenal time in New Orleans with you all at Sigma Lambda Gamma's National Convention!
Thank you to everyone we engaged with, talked to and shared community with while helping us to spread ways to make an impact and support SLGEF!
Please follow the link below to see what we shared in New Orleans and the impact SLGEF have made in impacting and empowering a generation in education.
WHY WE GIVE!
Click the button below to learn "Why WE GIVE" and here voices and insights from the namesake of two of our scholarships, Mary L. Peterson and Esther Materon-Arum
2024 PANTHER DASH FOR EDUCATION
Panther Dash for Education
is the The Sigma Lambda Gamma Education Foundation's signature event.
Since 2012, this non-competitive 5K has funded
over 25 scholarship awards for members
of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated!
We invite you to walk, jog, run, or ride to help us promote standards of excellence in education by removing barriers for academic and professional advancement through entity grants, scholarships and educational programing.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN!
We are excited to announce that our 2024-2025 scholarship and individual grant applications are NOW OPEN! You will find information on our scholarships below.
Mary L. Peterson Scholarship (Undergraduate)
$1000 | 3.0+ GPA | 1 Award
Esther Materon-Arum Scholarship (Graduate)
$1000 | 3.0+ GPA | 1 Award
Six Books Scholarship (Undergraduate and Graduate)
$250 |2.6+ GPA | 4 Awards
Professional Development Grant (Alumni)
$500 | Need-based | 2 Awards
DEADLINE for all awards is August 31st, 2024 at 11:59PM CST
If you have any questions about our current scholarships and individual grants, email our Scholarship and Grant Committee Co-Chairs at Shara@slgef.org and Crystal@slgef.org.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Everywhere you go, you’re asked to round up or to add a dollar. Those micro donations add up to millions of dollars for charity. But here’s the thing, giving is personal, from the causes you care about, to the frequency and amount that’s right for you. Making change in the world is a reflection of who you are, we've partnered with an app that helps you express the change you want to see.
Video on how it works.
1. Employer Match programs for non-profits will multiply your donations.
Contact your employer to learn about their non-profit match programs.
Complete our Employer Match Information form.
Donate to the SLGEF.
Submit your donation receipt to your Employer Match Program.
We will receive a check or electronic payment directly from your employer.
2. Coin Up is an app that donates spare change to the Education Foundation every month.
3. Donate to one of our quarterly campaigns or via our Everyday Giving Page.
4. Host a fundraiser. Start by submitting an Event & Sales Request.
5. Supporting XVida. SLG member owned and operated apparel company, XVida will donate 5% of all annual sales to us! Shop XVida, here.