Student Government Association
Student Organization Scholarship
2016
TO: All Student Organizations
FROM: Dan McCord, Student Body President
DATE: March 15, 2016
RE: Student Government Association Scholarship
The UNCW Student Government Association is proud to announce the 11th annual Student Government
Association Student Organization Scholarship. This honor will be awarded to a student organization leader who
exemplifies academic excellence and strong leadership skills within his/her organization. This first-place award
consists of one $500 scholarship and a $500 textbook scholarship from the UNCW Bookstore and the second
place winner will receive a $250 textbook scholarship through the UNCW Bookstore. We believe that our
student organizations add an undeniable value to our campus community; furthermore, the student leaders of these
organizations deserve to be recognized for their efforts and commitment to this university.
In this packet you will find the criteria for the SGA Scholarship, the Nominee’s Application, and the
Recommendation Form.
Please fill out and turn in the completed packet by the updated deadline of Thursday, March 31, 2016 before 5:00p.m
to an Involvement Specialist in CAIC.
Your application will be reviewed by the Student Organization Committee, who will select the recipient. The SGA
Scholarship finalists will be recognized at the Cornerstone Student Leadership Ceremony on Tuesday, April 19,
2016.
If there are any questions, please feel free to call our office at 910.962.3553 or email us at sga@uncw.edu.
Student Government Association Scholarship Criteria
Qualified candidates must:
- Have completed one full semester at UNCW at the time of the application.
- Be a full time, undergraduate or graduate, UNCW student.
- Have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA.
- Be in good judicial standing with UNCW.
- Be a member of at least one registered UNCW student organization.
- Be an active member in his/her organization.
- Submit the Application Form and Recommendation Form along with the answers to
the questions noted on each form by the submission deadline. Preferably, the
recommender should hold a position within the organization (i.e. student officer).
- Be returning as a student in the upcoming fall semester.
Note: An organization may nominate more than one active member from their organization. A
student may also submit a self-nomination by turning in the packet. Each nominee may have
more than one Recommendation Form from other organizations in which they hold active
membership.
Student Government Association Scholarship
Application Form
Name _____________________________________________________
Nominating Organization_______________________________________
UNCW Email Address ___________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________ Student ID ______________
Class Standing ______________________ *Cumulative G.P.A. _______
*Are you in good judicial standing with UNCW? (Circle one)
Yes
No
Please attach a copy of your student resume including positions you have held within your organization, other
involvement at UNCW and outside of UNCW, and any awards/honors you have received.
Short Answer Questions (Please type your answers on a separate sheet of paper.)
1. Why do you feel it is important to be an involved student?
2. What has been your most meaningful accomplishment in your organization?
3. What are your future goals for your organization and how will you contribute to their fulfillment?
*The Nomination Application should be completed by the nominee.
*Completed packets are due on the updated deadline of Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. to an Involvement Specialist in
CAIC.
*I hereby give permission to the Campus Activities & Involvement Center to check my cumulative grade point average and current
judicial standing with UNCW.
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_____________________
(Signature)
(Date)
Student Government Association Scholarship
Recommendation Form
Name of Nominee ________________________________________
Name of Organization_____________________________________
Recommender Information
Name of Recommender___________________________________
Position held within organization____________________________
Phone Number _______________________
Student ID (if applicable) __________ UNCW Email _______________
Class Standing (if applicable) _______________________
Will nominee be returning as an active member in Fall 2016? (Circle one)
Yes
No
Short Answer Questions (Please type your answers on a separate sheet of paper.)
1. Briefly explain why you feel this person deserves to be considered for this Student Government Association
Scholarship.
2. Explain any leadership characteristics this person exemplifies within your organization.
3. Please give an example of a time or event in which the nominee demonstrated the above leadership skills within your
organization.
*The Recommendation Form should be completed by a member who holds a position within the organization, student officer or
faculty/staff advisor.
*Completed packets are due on the updated deadline of Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. to an Involvement Specialist in
CAIC.
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(Signature)
(Date)