Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) - Alpha Iota Chapter

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	Alpha Iota Chapter Epsilon Sigma Phi
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ESP Scholarships and Awards

Epsilon Sigma Phi offers scholarships which provide leadership opportunities for its membership. National, regional, and chapter awards recognize professional and personal development and program excellence. Check the National ESP Handbook for recent updates regarding these opportunities.

National Scholarships (prior approval by Chapter board is required)

Professional Development Mini-Grant Program

Alpha Iota Chapter awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant - April 25, 2007

Professional Development Scholarship Program

Public Issues/Leadership Development Conference Scholarship Program

Description of Scholarships and Grants from National ESP - added October 14, 2008

Recognition Opportunities - added October 14, 2008

Tip Sheet Guidelines for Preparing Awards Documents for Regional and National Awards - added October 23, 2008

Awards

A brief description of the awards offered by the Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi is available here. Those who apply for Chapter awards which also qualify for national or regional recognition are encouraged to use application guidelines described in the National ESP Handbook under Section E for Membership Services and Recognition. Optionally, the Chapter award application can be used, particularly for those awards receiving Chapter-only recognition.

2007 Award Application

See list of 2007 award winners.

Name of Recognition	Chapter	Regional	National
Distinguished Service	þ	þ	þ
Friend of Extension	þ	þ	þ
Administrative Leadership	þ	þ
Diversity /Multicultural (Individual and Team)	þ	þ
Mid-Career Service	þ	þ
Early Career	þ	þ
International Service	þ	þ
Team	þ	þ
Continued Excellence	þ	þ
Visionary Leadership	þ	þ
Meritorious Support Service	þ
Retiree Service	þ
Tenure	þ

Chapter Certificates

New/Active Member Certificate

Honorary Member Certificate

Life Member Certificate

Retirement (Recognizing the Event of Retirement)

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