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ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Do you have a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or above or a GED score of 2,500 or above?
Are you enrolled in six or more credit hours at A-B Tech?
Have you declared your program of study?
Have you completed your FAFSA?
Read on! You might qualify for one of A-B Tech’s 2012-13 Enrollment Scholarships.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT AWARDS
(New incoming students and students who have completed less than half the credit hours needed for their declared program of study)
Alternative High School Success
 Received GED with a score of 2,500 or above
within the past 12 months
Dependent Student Support
 Living on your own, not receiving parental
financial support, but still considered a
dependent for financial aid purposes
 Must provide the following when submitting
your application
o Prior year tax return indicating income of
$4,000 or more
o Letter explaining your circumstances
Non-Traditional Careers
 Enrolled in a curriculum program considered
non-traditional for your gender – see Page 4 for
details
President’s Discretion
 Exceptional circumstances; application will be
referred to President for review
 Must provide a letter explaining your
circumstances
Single Parent
 Single parent with one or more dependent
children in the household
Dislocated Worker
 Recently terminated or laid off due to plant
closure or significant workforce reduction
 Must provide documentation of layoff or
receipt of unemployment benefits when
submitting application
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
 Graduated 1st or 2nd in your high school
graduating class
 FAFSA is optional
Excellence in High School
 High school transcript indicating class rank in
the top 15%
Veterans
 Veterans with demonstrated additional need
 Submit documentation of honorable discharge
 Based on recommendation of the Veterans’
Coordinator
Under-Represented Population Scholars
 Identify as African-American, Asian, Pacific
Islander, Native American, or Hispanic
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SECOND-YEAR STUDENT AWARDS
(Students who have completed more than half the credit hours needed for their declared program of study)
Campus Involvement
 Current member of a Student Governmentsanctioned club
 Provide letter from club advisor certifying
active club participation
Restart
 Have completed 30+ credit hours at A-B Tech
 Have not taken classes for at least one
academic year
 A-B Tech GPA is 2.5 or higher
Merit Scholar
 A-B Tech cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
indicated on transcripts
 Member of the A-B Tech chapter of Phi Theta
Kappa
 FAFSA is optional
President’s Discretion
 Exceptional circumstances; application will be
referred to President for review
 Must provide a letter explaining your
circumstances
HOW TO APPLY
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Fill out the one-page application on page 3.
Attach your high school, college(s), and/or GED transcript(s).
Attach any other required documentation listed in the preceding descriptions.
Submit your FAFSA (school code 004033) unless the scholarship indicates it is optional.
Submit your packet to an advisor, recruiter, or any staff member at the One Stop Center in the Bailey
Building.
Have questions? Stop by or call Student Services.
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center
Monday-Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm
Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am – noon
Student Services main phone line: 828.398.7520
AWARDS ARE BEING MADE NOW, SO DON’T DELAY!
APPLY TODAY
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Enrollment Scholarship Application
Please complete and return to an advisor, recruiter, or staff member in the Bailey Building at the One Stop Center. We
will contact you via phone or your student e-mail should we have any questions or need additional information. Please
check your e-mail frequently.
Personal and Educational Information
Student ID#
Today’s Date:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Current Street Address
Phone Number
City
State
Zip Code
Where/how did you learn about these scholarships?
Do you have children living with you? ____ Yes ____ No
I have completed (circle one) High School/GED
Marital Status
Graduation/Completion Date
My high school GPA/GED score is
I plan to enroll as a Part-Time/Full-Time (circle one) student. (Full-Time=12+ credit hours; Part-Time=less than 12 hours)
Scholarship Selection
I am eligible for and interested in the following scholarship(s). Please circle all that apply.
Alternative High School Success
President’s Discretion
Dependent Student Support
Single Parent
Under-Represented Population
Scholars
Dislocated Worker
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Campus Involvement
Excellence in High School
Veterans
Restart
Non-Traditional Careers
Merit Scholar
Student will be awarded one scholarship. Maximum award amount for the academic year is $1,000.
Award amount will vary by term, depending on enrollment status (full- or part-time).
Application Checklist
I have completed all of the personal and educational information above.
I have circled all of the scholarships for which I wish to be considered.
I have submitted my FAFSA (School Code: 004033).
Check here if scholarship does not require the FAFSA.
I have attached my official high school transcript or GED scores.
I have attached other documentation as required by selected scholarships.
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ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS
Female students
 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
 Automotive Systems
 Civil Engineering
 Computer Engineering
 Computer Information
 Computer Integrated Machining
 Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
 Construction Management Technology
 Criminal Justice Technology
 Culinary Technology
 Digital Media Technologies
 Electrical/Electronics Technology
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Electronics Engineering
Emergency Medical Science
Fire Protection
Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology
Industrial Systems
Information Systems Security
Mechanical Engineering
Networking Technology
Surveying Technology
Sustainability Technology
Web Technologies
Welding
Male students
 Accounting
 Business Administration
 Cosmetology
 Dental Assisting
 Dental Hygiene
 Early Childhood Education
 Human Services
 Medical Assisting
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Administration
Medical Transcription
Nursing, Associate Degree and Practical
Office Administration
Surgical Technology
Therapeutic Massage
LOCALLY COMMITTED  REGIONALLY DYNAMIC  WORLD-CLASS FOCUSED
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