Jackson Scholar Program
Application
Before you begin the application process, please read the Jackson Scholar Handbook available
on the Jackson Center webpage (www.coastal.edu/jacksoncenter) or in the Assistant
Director’s office in EHFA 232.
There are four parts required to apply for the Jackson Scholar program:
1. The completed application form
2. A written statement from the applicant
3. An unofficial copy of the applicant’s transcript
4. A letter of recommendation from a current Coastal Carolina University faculty or
staff member.
Applications may be acquired from and returned to the Assistant Director, Brian Edgerton, in
EHFA 232. You may also download your application from the Jackson Center webpage
(www.coastal.edu/jacksoncenter) and email it to him at bjedgert@coastal.edu. Instructions on
filling out, saving, and emailing the application are included below.
The Application:
Fill out the application completely. When finished, save the file with your name (LastFirst) and
Application (ex: SmithJohn_Application.pdf). Please make certain to save your application as a
.pdf file.
If you encounter any issues, please contact the Assistant Director, Brian Edgerton, at
bjedgert@coastal.edu or (843) 349-4149.
The Written Statement
In a statement of not more than 750 words, please address the following:
1. What does it take to be a good person?
2. Give personal examples of both a success and a failure in upholding one of your
values.
3. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? What is an obstacle that you need to
clear to get
there, and how will you do so?
Double space your written statement and use Times New Roman 12 point font. Save the file as
your name (LastFirst) and Statement. The file should be in .pdf format (ex:
SmithJohn_Statement.pdf).
The Transcript
Go to WebAdvisor and log into your student account. Under ‘Academic Profile’ click on the link
‘View Your Unofficial Transcript.’ If you are turning in a hard copy of your application, print
your unofficial transcript and attach it to your application. If you are emailing your application,
save it as a .pdf file and include it with your application email.
Your unofficial transcript file should follow the same naming structure as the other parts of the
application format (ex: SmithJohn_Transcript.pdf).
The Letter of Recommendation
The letter of recommendation must come from a current faculty or staff member at Coastal
Carolina University. The letter must be no more than one typed, double spaced page and must
be sent by the faculty or staff member directly to the Assistant Director of The Jackson Family
Center for Ethics & Values, Brian Edgerton, at bjedgert@coastal.edu.
Submission
Once your application, written response, and transcript are complete you may submit them to
the Assistant Director. If you are completing a hard copy, submit it to the Assistant Director in
EHFA 232. If you are emailing your application, then attach all three files to an email and send
them to the Assistant Director at bjedgert@coastal.edu.
If you not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact the Assistant Director at
(843)349-4149.
I have read the requirements of and the handbook for the Jackson Scholar Program.
Name:
Student ID #:
Local Address:
Perm. Address:
Telephone #:
E-mail Address:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Specify your class rank:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
How did you hear about the Jackson Scholar Program?