Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship at Gonzaga University Academic Year 2015-2016 Information and Application Process Purpose of the Scholarship The Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship at Gonzaga University was established in the 2000-2001 academic year to provide financial assistance to particular upper-division undergraduate students. Rogers Scholars are chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to social justice as made manifest through community service involvement and student leadership, or both. Special consideration will be given to students who aspire to be teachers. Criteria for Eligibility To qualify for the Rogers Scholarship, the applicant/recipient must: Be a full-time, undergraduate student in their junior or senior year, or in the fifth year of education studies, as of the beginning of the fall semester during which the scholarship support will begin. Applicants do not need to be pursuing certification in an education program, or an education major, to qualify for the Rogers Scholarship. All majors are welcome Have a cumulative Gonzaga GPA (grade point average) of at least 3.0 at the completion of the fall 2014 semester. Have financial need, as determined by federal and institutional measures based on a filed 20152016 FAFSA. (Priority FAFSA filing date is February 1.) Demonstrate, through a written letter of application, a commitment to service, justice, leadership, and ethics as indicated by activities or projects pursued while a student at Gonzaga University. Demonstrate a willingness, as indicated on the application form, to participate in certain activities which are intended to communicate to the Rogers Foundation the impact the receipt of this award has had on the recipient. Submit two letters of recommendation from two different sources, i.e. a current mentor, supervisor, instructor, or advisor who can attest to your character, your commitment to service, and/or your dedication to teaching. Letters of recommendation can be done on the “recommendation template,” found on the website, or submitted in letter format. Agree to write a reflective letter of appreciation to the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation, communicating how the scholarship has made or is making a difference in the recipient’s life. Awards and Recognition Gonzaga University will select, or renew a total of 20-25 students as Rogers Scholars for the Academic Year 2015-2016. Scholarship renewability is dependent on continued funding by the benefactor. Each Rogers Scholar will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per semester of full time enrollment, in addition to any other institutional aid previously awarded (not to exceed the total cost of tuition). The Rogers Scholarship is renewable dependent on continued funding by the benefactor, and assuming the student continues to meet certain criteria. {Education students may apply for a third year of eligibility provided a fifth year of studies is required to complete the degree.} -2 Rogers Scholars will be honored at an annual banquet in the fall hosted by the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation, at which time they will be expected to share the highlights or successes of their time at Gonzaga with their fellow scholars and family, Foundation representatives, and University representatives attending the banquet. Each new Rogers Scholar will be presented with a ring at the banquet -- a gift and symbol from the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation which commemorates their achievements. Application and Selection Process Application for the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship for the 2015-2016 Academic Year is reviewed by the Rogers Scholarship Selection Committee (referred to as “the committee”). The application process is described completely on the Application Form which follows. Only completed applications which are received by the deadline date of March 6, 2015 will be reviewed. Preference will be given to students who are, or have been, active in community service leadership; preference will also be given to students who are pursuing studies with the intent to practice in the field of education. Awarding of the Rogers Scholarship may be subject to additional conditions in view of the University’s desire to continue the support of community service involvement on the part of applicants. If additional conditions are stipulated, they will be presented to the Rogers Scholar upon notification of the award. Complete, eligible applications will be reviewed by the committee during the spring 2015. This committee reserves to itself the right to amend application requirements, timelines, and decision process at any time. The committee will select, or renew approximately 20 Rogers Scholars and inform both recipients and non-awarded applicants of the decisions the week of April 20, 2015. Statement Regarding Ineligibility Any Rogers Scholarship recipient who is later determined to be ineligible for the Rogers Scholarship on the basis of a change in prior year’s GPA or other requirement will be notified of their ineligibility in writing, and their award will be revoked. The Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship at Gonzaga University Academic Year 2015-2016 APPLICATION FORM Submission Deadline: March 6, 2015 To apply for the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship, applicants must: 1) 2) 3) Have a 2015-2016 FAFSA on file with the Gonzaga Financial Aid Office. Complete this form. In an essay (attached to this application form), please describe your commitment to community service, your character, compassion, and dedication to the University’s mission. Please include specific examples of past or current volunteer experiences, and how they have affected you, your current involvement in service, and future plans to serve your community. This should be presented in typed letter format, on a separate page or pages, but not to exceed three pages. Secure 2 letters of recommendation/reference from two different sources, i.e. a current mentor, supervisor, instructor, or advisor. A reference template is provided on the web site, but its use is optional. These letters of recommendation should attest to your character, sense of justice, your commitment to service, and/or your dedication to teaching. The letters of reference can be emailed to guevara@gonzaga.edu or put in sealed envelopes to be included with this application. 4) Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Student ID#: ______________________________________ Major:______________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _________________ Cell Phone: (_____)____________________________ Email:_______________________________________ Please initial the following as an indication of your understanding: ______ Scholarship recipients must be willing to participate in activities and projects which are intended to communicate to the Rogers Foundation the impact the receipt of this award has had on the recipient’s educational endeavors. Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Please return this application, together with all supporting materials, by March 6, 2015 to: Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship Foundation c/o Student Employment 502 E. Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99258-0072 Gonzaga Student Employment Office, College Hall, Room 126 Please contact Robin Guevara at 313-6587 or guevara@gonzaga.edu with any questions.