Iowa State Cytennial Homecoming
Cardinal Court Scholarship Application
Celebrate Iowa State's 100th Homecoming and raise the profile of academic excellence
by applying for the Cardinal Court Scholarship.
Applicants must have an ISU cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and a
minimum of 90 Iowa State credits. Applicants will be judged on their character,
outstanding achievement in academics, dedication to the university and city of Ames, and
two short essay questions.
Applications are due Monday, October 8th by 5:00pm. The top ten finalists will be
interviewed on Tuesday, October 16h from 5:30-9:00pm. Time slots will be allotted. The
winning Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally
on Friday, October 26th.
The top 10 finalists are required to attend the following events to represent Iowa State
University:
Sunday, October 21st
o Cardinal Court at the Homecoming Kickoff
Friday, October 26th
o Cardinal Court at the Homecoming Pep Rally
Saturday, October 27th
o Cardinal Court at the Homecoming Tailgate
The King and Queen will be announced before the Iowa State Homecoming game on
Saturday, October 27th 2012.
In addition, the king and queen have the opportunity to participate in the VIESHEA
parade.
Thank you for your application. If you have any questions please contact Ashley
Olberding, ashleyo@iastate.edu.
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Iowa State Homecoming 2012
Cardinal Court Scholarship Application
Date___________________
Please type or print neatly.
Part I. General Information
Name:
Email:
Current Address:
(street)
Phone: (
)
(city & state)
(Zip code)
ISU GPA (minimum of 3.0 with 90 ISU credits) :
Major:
Number of years at ISU:
Expected Graduation Date:
Name and address of hometown newspaper:
Parent's Names
Parents' Address
(street)
(city & state)
(Zip code)
(street)
(city & state)
(Zip code)
Application continued on next page.
Part II. Activities
(Attach up to 2 additional pages if needed for this section)
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List organizations in which you have participated or are currently participating in at Iowa
State. Indicate offices held, position of leadership, and activities.
List church, civic, or community activities in which you participate(d).
Part III. Essay
Please attach a typewritten essay for each of the following two questions:
(1) During your years here at Iowa State, explain one of the most memorable moments
from your college career, either academic or not. What lessons or skills have you learned
from it and how will you use it after you graduate? Please do not exceed 500 words.
(2) With 100 years of tradition here at Iowa State, what traditions have you completed
and out of those which one best represents you as a "true Iowa Stater"? Please do not
exceed 300 words.
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and
complete.
Student’s signature ___________________________________Date _______________
Finalist interviews will be held from 5:30-9:00 PM on
Tuesday, October 16th in the Alumni Center.
Please return four copies of the completed application to
Cecilia Dunlay; First Floor Room 1105 Alumni Center
DUE 5:00 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
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