Proyecto HACER: The Gabby Oberti Hermana Professional Development Scholarship

Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. is proud to promote academic excellence throughout a lifetime of learning. This scholarship was created in the memory of our Hermana Gabrielle "Gabby" Oberti, (August 30 1989 - February 13, 2014), to encourage and support our Hermanas in pursuit of advanced degrees and licensures.

Gabby became a member of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. in the Spring of 2010 through our Lambda Chapter while she was a student at Rochester Institute of Technology.  Upon graduation, Gabby began her career as a graphic design artist at Beth Singer Design in Arlington, VA.  She worked hard and consistently towards achieving her professional goals and she showed tremendous dedication and loyalty towards everyone that she loved, especially her family and Hermanas.  Gabby’s life was cut short by a tragic car accident on February 13, 2014. Gabby was known for her brilliant smile and contagious laughter.  Gabby did not believe in complacency and lived her life pursuing every new and exciting opportunity.  She continues to inspire all who knew her.

This Professional Development Scholarship will award $1,000 annually to an active Hermana of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. who is pursuing a graduate degree or certificate program. This scholarship is part of the Sorority’s philanthropy Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. initiative.

Eligibility

1. All applicants must be in good standing with their college, university, or professional school and they must demonstrate and provide evidence of academic effort.

   • GPA above 3.0 or an equivalent measure of academic effort if no GPA is available with explanation.

2. All applicants must demonstrate and provide evidence of:

• Outstanding civic involvement, including a commitment to community service and a history of leadership

• Benevolent character, including integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment

      3. If not currently enrolled, proof of intent to enroll in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree or certificate program.

       4. The college or university or certificate program must be an accredited institution.

Required Application Materials:

1.) An essay of 300 words providing moments of outstanding civic involvement, including a commitment to community service and a history of leadership and how you intend to continue this commitment.

2.) An essay of 300 words describing a situation where you were ethically/morally challenged and maintained your integrity and composure.

3.) An undergraduate, graduate, or professional school transcript (Attach to application linked below) or an explanation as to why no transcript/GPA is available if enrolling in a certificate program.

4.) A letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, administrator, mentor, Hermana, or supervisor. Letters must include insight to the applicant’s good standing and eligibility. (Attach to the online application or email to scholarship@lambdapichi.org).

5.)     A resume containing all academic, professional, leadership, community involvement, etc. experience.

Deadline:

Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:59 P.M. EST. Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection and Notification:

Scholarship recipients will be publicly announced at the 2022 Lambda Pi Chi’s National Convention Awards Dinner. Recipients and those not selected will be notified by email prior to convention.

Please direct all questions to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@lambdapichi.org.

Application:

To apply for the Gabby Oberti Hermana Professional Development Scholarship, please click here.