STUDENT ASSOCIATION
MERIT AWARDS
Awards of $500 to $1,000 are available in the areas of:
Leadership, Service or Diversity.
Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7
APPLICATION DEADLINE April 8, 2016
To submit this application:
 Complete the Personal Information and the Application Statement
 Save as a PDF, filename Last Name_First Name (e.g., Doe_Jane.pdf)
Enroll in myCourses:
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Log into myCourses
In the Courses Box, click on the link at the top left to "Find a Course"
Type "Student Association Merit Scholarship" in the keyword search box (the course will appear in the search results)
Click on the "Enroll" link
“Student Association Merit Scholarship” will now be on your myCourses homepage
Drop application in drop box--Double check submission for all drop box applications, even if you received a notification of a
successful submission. Go back to the drop box to see if your application appears.
Questions can be directed to Kate Rebban, Director SA Programs, Personnel & Finance: krebban@geneseo.edu.
Personal Information:
Name:
Class Year: __________________(Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
Expected Graduation Date:
(Month and Year) _____________
Major(s)
Minor(s) ____________________
Cumulative Grade Point Average:
Recommendation:
Indicate the name of the individual (Faculty or Staff) who will be submitting a statement of recommendation on your behalf.
Statements must be received no later than April 8, 2016. Download the Recommendation Form at
http://sa.geneseo.edu/formsanddocuments.html and click on SA Merit Award under Applications
Name:
I understand that by my electronic submission of this application, I authorize the Student Association
Director to verify my cumulative grade point average and to share the information contained on this
application with the award selection committee and sponsor if I am selected to receive an award.
Application Statement:
Instructions: Write a concise and well-written response below addressing listed below:
1. Please list co-curricular activities in which you are currently involved and have been involved with during your time at
Geneseo. Please include dates and leadership positions you held or honors you received. This list can include membership
in honor societies. Submission of a Co-Curricular Transcript (from the GOLD Office) is strongly encouraged.
2. PERSONAL STATEMENT: In a short (1-2 pages) essay, select your most significant leadership/service/diversity experience
at Geneseo and explain why you consider that achievement to a major accomplishment.
3. SHORT ESSAY: In 500 words or less, specify which category you are applying for and describe your definition of a valuable
co-curricular experience. Applicants should demonstrate through experience in co-curricular activities how they have met
this definition and how their activities have had a positive impact on their time here at Geneseo. This essay should be on a
separate page from the personal statement.