Guidelines & Application
2015-2016 Nontraditional Student Scholarships
The Student Involvement and Leadership Center, Nontraditional Student Services administers
the award process for Nontraditional Student Endowment and Educational Opportunity Fund
(EOF) scholarships.
Nontraditional students at KU meet one or more of the following criteria:
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A student 3 or more years older than their cohort (i.e. a 21 year old freshman)
A student who is married as of 4/2015
A student who has one or more dependents (adult or child) as of 4/2015
A student who is commuting 10 or more miles to campus
U.S. Military Veteran as of 4/10 2015. Must submit a copy of your DD-214 or NOBE
along with the application. If your discharge is not Honorable, this does not disqualify
you. Just submit a signed explanation of the reason(s) for having a different status.
Below are descriptions of each scholarship awarded:
Peedee Brown Award—Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
full or part-time enrollment. Preference given to unmarried custodial parent.
Mary C. Breakey Award—Graduate or undergraduate female, Kansas resident, 1-6 credit hour
enrollment only.
Paula Gottdenker Award—Graduate or undergraduate female, age 50 or older, unmarried, full
or part time enrollment.
Soad El-Hodiri Award—Undergraduate only, male or female, full or part-time enrollment.
EOF Nontraditional Student Leader/Veteran Need Scholarship—Undergraduate only,
enrolling in 6 or more credit hours for fall 2015. Demonstrate significant contributions to
campus and/or community.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application is due by Friday, April 24 by 5:00 p.m. No exceptions.
1. Submit the FASFA to federal processing (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only) OR
submit the International Student Needs Analysis Worksheet to the Office of Student Financial
Aid (International students only).
*Note: With the exception being the Peedee Brown Award, all scholarships require financial need
(filling out the FAFSA with Financial Aid) as a primary criterion.
2. Submit the attached application.
3. Submit a current ARTS form or KU academic transcript with application (transcript can be
unofficial).
4. Submit a personal statement with application. Statement should be typewritten, double spaced,
12 point font, and 750 words or less addressing the following topics:
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Educational commitment and goals, including any future plans to continue your education.
Personal and professional short terms and long term goals.
Financial need, including explanations of any special circumstances (loss of income or assets, additional
expenses, etc.) unaccounted for in your financial aid information.
Personal history, such as family background, special interests, activities, community service, and previous
awards or recognition.
Campus and community leadership contributions and involvement regarding any issues or groups.
Any military service and why you chose to seek higher education.
5. Submit a current resume with application.
6. Letters of support from two professors (one must be from a current class and the other can be
from the academic program in which you are enrolled) addressing your character and dedication
to academia. These must be included in the application packet.
7. FAX or deliver application packet, personal statement, ARTS form/transcript, and resume to
the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. These items must be delivered at one time.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Student Involvement & Leadership Center, Kansas Union
Attn: Nontraditional Student Services, Aaron Quisenberry
1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 400, Kansas Union
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: (785) 864-4861
Fax: (785) 864-4595
*If faxing materials please include name at the top of each separate sheet
2015-2016 Nontraditional Student Scholarships Application
For which scholarship(s) are you qualified for?
☐Peedee Brown
☐Mary C. Breakey
☐Soad El-Hodiri ☐Paula Gottdenker
☐Leadership (EOF)
GPA: _________________
Name: _____________________________________
KU ID#:_____________________________
Current Address: ____________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________
Primary Phone: (
)___________________________
Date of Birth: ______________________
Marital Status: ☐Single ☐Married
Email address: ______________________________
☐Divorced
☐Widowed
Dependents (include all with ages): _____________________________________________________
U.S. Military Veteran?: ☐Yes ☐No
Did you take advantage of Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Benefits?: ☐Yes ☐No
Commuter of more than 10 miles to Lawrence?: ☐Yes ☐No
Major Field of Study: _______________________________
Classification:
☐Undergraduate
Hours Completed: ___________
☐Graduate
Hours Currently Enrolled: ___________________________ Expected Graduation Date: ____________
Anticipated Fall 2015 Enrolled Hours: __________Anticipated Spring 2016 Enrolled Hours: __________
Campus and Community Involvement. Please list any organizations or activities, on-or off-campus, in which
you have participated, including dates and positions held on a separate page:
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(Signature)
(Date)