DUE# 1355569
Gaston College
SPARC3 Scholars
Scholarship Application
Fall 2015
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE# 1355569. Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
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SPARC3 Scholars Application Checklist (please submit all of the following):
 Personal Information Form
 Letter of Intent/Essay
 Letter(s) of Recommendation from a STEM instructor (high school or college)
 Transcript (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.)
 FAFSA form (Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
For Early Decision, the application documents must be submitted by March 20, 2015.
FAFSA Form must be complete and on file with the
Financial Aid Office.
Applicants will receive an E-mail confirmation within 7 business days of application receipt.
Complete applications (.pdf, .doc, or .docx format only) may be submitted via email to sparc3@gaston.edu.
Please use “SPARC3 SCHOLARS” as the subject line. Email is the preferred method for submitting
applications.
Applicants who do not have access to email and wish to mail their documents should do so in a large envelope
via mail to:
Ashley Hagler, M.S., M.A.T.
SPARC3 Scholars
201 HWY 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034
Box 116
If you have any questions, please contact
Ashley Hagler, M.S., M.A.T.
SPARC3 Program Director
hagler.ashley@gaston.edu
704-922-6529
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE# 1355569. Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation.
SPARC3 Scholars Personal Information Form
APPLICANT INFORMATION – PRINT LEGIBILY AND COMPLETE ALL BOXES
Student
status
Last
Name
☐HS
Senior
☐Current GC Student
GC ID#
☐Transfer
☐Scholarship Renewal
First
Name
Gender:
Street
Address
Middle
Initial
☐Male
☐Female
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):
Apartment #
City
State
ZIP
E-mail Address
Home
Cell
Phone
Phone
Mailing Address if different from above address. (Award notification will be sent to this address.)
Street
Apartment
Address
/ Unit #
City
State
ZIP
ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR INFORMATION
Cumulative Unweighted GPA:
______________
Highest level math course completed/in progress:
(Please list level and course (i.e. AP Statistics))
(Attach most recent transcript. An unofficial transcript
is fine.)
GC Program in which you are currently enrolled or plan Highest level science course completed/in progress:
to enroll:
(Please list level and course (i.e. AP Biology))
☐ AA ☐ AS ☐AAS
Have you taken a Chemistry course within the last 5
years (high school or college level)?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Expected Date of Graduation/Transfer (MM/YYYY):
How many hours of college course credit do you
currently have?
List one unique fact about yourself (i.e. hobby,
interesting travel, etc…)
List any honors or awards you have received.
Intended Major after Transfer:
Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. My signature gives permission for
the Gaston College SPARC3 Scholars Scholarship Committee to review academic records, recommendations, and
any other information pertaining to my eligibility for the SPARC3 Scholars program.
Signature
Date
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE# 1355569. Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation.
SPARC3 Scholars Scholarship Letter of Intent/Essay
Application Deadline: March 20, 2015.
The letter/essay, which must not exceed 500 words total, must be typed (12 point font, single spaced, 1 inch
margins). You may attach a separate sheet. There are two questions. You may write about each separately or
combine your responses, but keep your letter/essay within 500 words.
1. What about your goals, academic or extracurricular work, personal character, and background make you a
strong candidate for the SPARC3 Scholars program? Please describe your educational and/or professional
background, your educational and professional goals in detail.
2. Why do you want to participate in the SPARC3 Scholars program? What do you hope to gain from your
experience through your participation in the SPARC3 Scholars workshop, learning community, and mentoring
activities?
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE# 1355569. Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation.
SPARC3 Scholars Letter of Recommendation
Application Deadline: March 20, 2015.
To the student:
Please request at least one letter of recommendation. Up to three letters of recommendation are accepted for consideration
with your application. Letters of recommendation are to be completed by a faculty member or a teacher in a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field, or a previous employer who is familiar with you and your professionalism. Give
the instructor/employer this information sheet and a stamped envelope. Allow at least two weeks for the instructor/supervisor
to complete the letter of recommendation.
To the instructor/employer:
The Gaston College SPARC3 program enhances the college experience of students studying Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM). Students in this program experience STEM classes that are interactive and hands-on. The program also
provides scholarships to talented students with financial need (SPARC3 Scholars), and personalized support services (i.e.
advising, mentoring, tutoring, internships, and research experiences).
The mission of SPARC3 is to ignite student curiosity and to prepare future STEM professionals for success in an evolving work
environment.
Scholarships up to $5,600 will be offered to select Full-Time Associate of Science students per year. The amount awarded will
be determined based upon financial need. The individual, who has asked you to write this recommendation for them, is
applying for one of these scholarships. For more information about the SPARC3 Scholars scholarship and/or the SPARC3
program at Gaston College, please contact the SPARC3 Program Director, Ashley Hagler (hagler.ashley@gaston.edu).
In your letter of recommendation, please describe any aspects of the student’s academic, professional, or extracurricular
work, character, and goals that may demonstrate potential to succeed and to benefit from the SPARC3 Scholars program.
Please also address how well you know the candidate and what you feel are his/her strengths and weaknesses.
Please email the letter as an attachment to sparc3@gaston.edu and include the name of the student who is being
recommended in the subject line.
If you do not have access to email and wish to mail the letter, please send the letter of recommendation, in a sealed envelope,
to:
Ashley Hagler, M.S., M.A.T.
SPARC3 Program Director
Gaston College
201 HWY 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034
Box 116
Thank you for your time.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE# 1355569. Any opinions,
findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation.