Scholarships for Transfer Students from Two‐Year Colleges Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship Recognizing the unique qualities transfer students bring to UW-Stout, we are pleased to offer this for members of the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa honor society. This scholarship is offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges. $5,500 Awarded in PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIPS Selection Criteria Applicants will be reviewed according to their academic qualifications (course selection and academic performance), leadership, extracurricular involvement and essay. Serious consideration will be given to those applicants who will have completed at least 24 semester hours (or the equivalent) prior to UW-Stout entry. Scholarship Eligibility and Information Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa at a previous college Complete the application Write a short essay of no more than two pages Letter of Support from current PTK Adviser Cumulative GPA of 3.25 to be considered Must be accepted at UW-Stout for Fall 2016 and have the scholarship essay submitted by Friday, June 10, 2016 to be considered. One $2,500 and Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. Application Procedure 1. To be considered for this scholarship, you must have been admitted to UW-Stout. Transfer students can apply for admission using the online application at https://apply.wisconsin.edu 2. Complete and submit this scholarship application (see next page). 3. You must have your PTK adviser submit a letter of support along with your scholarship application. Deadline/Timeline: Friday, June 10, 2016 Please send completed scholarship application and supporting materials to: University of Wisconsin- Stout Admissions Office ATTN: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 212 Millennium Hall 121 10th Ave E Menomonie, WI, 54751 Scholarship Application Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students from Two-Year Colleges *Please have your PTK adviser submit a letter of support for your scholarship candidacy. PLEASE PRINT Last Name:______________________________________________________ First Name: ________________ ______________ Current street address: ________________________________________________ Stout ID:_______________________________ City:__________________________________________________________ State _________ ZIP__________________ Current telephone: ( _____ )________________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________________ College you currently attend: __________________________________________________________________________ Other college(s) you have attended:_____________________________________________________________________ Semester and year for which you are applying to UW- Stout:______________________________________________________ Volunteer Service (church, community, school): List your most significant service activities during the past four years. Extracurricular Activities (church, community, school): List those most significant to you during the past four years. Honors and Awards: List the most significant honors and awards you have received during the past four years. Employment: List your most significant paid employment positions during the past four years. Essay: From among the significant activities you listed, select the one that has had the greatest impact upon your life. Limiting your response to two pages on a separate sheet of paper, describe the activity and its impact upon you. I verify that I am transferring to the University of Wisconsin‐Stout directly from a two‐year college and that the information on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature