Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis within colleges to academically talented students who complete the online WSU Continuing Student Scholarship Application. Applicants are considered for scholarships based on the eligibility criteria as listed in the scholarship descriptions. Unless stated to the contrary in the scholarship descriptions, recipients must be registered as full-time students in order to use the scholarship funds to pay their fees. The majority of these scholarships are merit based. If documented need is listed as required, applicants should file the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the February 15, 2012 priority deadline date.
Eligibility
To qualify as a Continuing Undergraduate Student you must have earned hours and a “competitive” cumulative GPA, both earned at Wright State University
Application Procedure
The scholarship will be applied online. The applicant must submit the following documents;
- An essay stating your interests, future goals, and background experience. Prepare now! Type your essay and store in a Word document (3,500 characters allowed, approx. 500-600 words). If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. Please proofread before saving.
- A list of extra-curricular activities, community service, offices held, and awards or honors received is required. Prepare now! Type your list and store in a Word document (2,000 characters allowed). Only include information relevant during your post-secondary studies. This list will be reviewed carefully by the scholarship committee(s). Be sure to include details of involvement and corresponding dates. If no post-secondary activities are applicable, provide an explanation for the committee to review.
- Contact information for one confidential recommendation form. You will list the e-mail address, name, title and phone number for an instructor or professor who has knowledge of your academic work and ability (2,000 characters allowed). Please be sure to contact your intended reference prior to listing him/her. An e-mail will be sent to your reference asking them to complete an online academic recommendation form for you.
Submission Deadline
11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2012
Website Link
http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/scholarships/continuing-undergraduate.html
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