University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
Black & Gold Conference Room (SU 215A)
December 3rd, 2012
12:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
I.
Call to Order- 12:06 PM
II.
Roll Call & Verification of QuorumPRESENT
ABSENT
Chair Young
Vice Chair Belinsky
SSAO Representative Constantino
OSFA Representative Baptiste
President Whatley
Speaker King
Student-at-Large Wojkiewicz
Senator Atencio
Senator Lopez
III. Approval of the Minutesa.
M/Approve (General Consent)
IV. Approval of the Agendaa.
V.
M/Approve (General Consent)
Announcements from the Chaira.
Today we will be deciding on the Relay for Life Scholarship, reviewing the SGA scholarships, as
well as voting on the dates for the scholarships.
VI. Announcements from Committee Members- None
VII. Announcements from Non-Committee Membersa.
Michael Davis
i.
Exec. Board selects winners of Knight-Thon scholarships
ii. Several scholarships offered, i.e.: Best team captain, moral, top fund raiser
iii. Scholarship allotments range from $150-200
VIII. Old Businessa.
Spring Relay for Life Scholarship Proposal
i.
Move to table until next meeting (General Consent)
IX. New BusinessThis meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343
University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
a.
SGA Scholarship Review
i.
Fall and Spring 2013 Campus Involvement Scholarship
1.
Must be a full time student
2.
Have a minimum Cumulative UCF Institution GPA of 2.75
3.
Must have involvement in a minimum of two different campus activities
4.
Must attach two letters of verification from Faculty/Staff advisors of
involvement in campus activities on official letterhead
5.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
6.
15 awards of $250 dollar allotments will be granted in the fall, and then another
15 awards of $250 in the spring
ii. Spring 2013 Regional Student Achievers Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled in at least six hours including three hours or more at a
regional UCF campus
2.
Must have a minimum UCF GPA of 2.75
3.
Must attach two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
4.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
5.
Must attach an essay detailing involvement on campus and/or in the community
6.
20 awards, $500 each
iii. Spring 2013 Senior Level Intern Education Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled or completed a senior level internship within the academic
year
2.
Must have a minimum UCF cumulative GPA of 3.0
3.
Must attach one letter of good standing on official letterhead from internship
coordinator or teacher
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4.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
5.
Must attach an essay stating goals within the teaching field
6.
Four awards, $2,000 each
Spring 2013 Junior Level Intern Education Scholarship
1.
Same requirements as Senior Level Intern Scholarship, except must be enrolled
or completed a junior level internship within the academic year
2.
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Three awards, $1500 each
Spring 2013 Graduate Student Involvement Scholarship
1.
Must be a graduate or professional student at UCF
This meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343
University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
2.
Must have active membership or leadership position in registered organizations
on campus
3.
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Five awards, $500 each
Spring 2013 Graduate Student Achievers Scholarship
1.
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate or professional program at UCF
2.
Must have a minimum UCF GPA of 3.2
3.
Must have completed nine hours of graduate or professional work at UCF
4.
Must attach two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
5.
Must attach an essay detailing plans for the future
6.
Five awards, $500 each
2012-2013 Transfer Involvement Scholarship- Fall 2012
1.
Must be a full time, degree seeking student
2.
Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
3.
Must have active membership in registered student organizations at UCF
4.
Must have transferred to UCF during fall or summer 2012
5.
Two awards, $250 each
2012-2013 Transfer Involvement Scholarship-Spring 2013
1.
Same requirements as Fall Transfer Involvement Scholarship, except must have
transferred to UCF during the spring
2.
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Two awards, $250 each
Fall 2013 College of Medicine Graduate Student Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled and in good standing with the College of Medicine
2.
Must attach two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
3.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
4.
Must include an essay detailing goals for after medical school and how the
UCF College of Medicine is preparation for those goals
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5.
Three awards, $3000 each
6.
Not currently funding scholarship for Spring 2013
Fall 2013 Creative School Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled in a minimum six hours of undergraduate, or three hours of
graduate
2.
Must have minimum cumulative 2.0 UCF GPA
3.
Must currently have a student enrolled in the UCF Creative School
4.
Must demonstrate financial needs per FAFSA
This meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343
University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
xi.
5.
Must provide verification of costs from Creative School on UCF letterhead
6.
Two awards, $750 each
Fall 2013 Patriot Scholarship
1.
Must have a cumulative UCF GPA of 2.5
2.
Must be a Veteran, currently enlisted, or member of armed services ROTC for
at least two years
3.
Must attach two letters of recommendation on official letterhead
4.
Must provide references and contact information for service activities
5.
Must provide proof of veteran, active, or ROTC status
6.
Must attach two letters of verification from Faculty/Staff advisors of
7.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
8.
One award, $1,000
involvement in campus activities
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Fall 2013 Rosa Parks Community Service Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six hours undergraduate or three hours
graduate
2.
Must have a minimum UCF GPA of 2.75
3.
Must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of community service in the last
year
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4.
Must attach a letter of reference from a community service organization
5.
Must attach essay detailing what was learned from community service
6.
Five awards, $500 each
Fall 2013 Rosen Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six hours undergraduate or three hours
graduate
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2.
Must have a minimum cumulative UCF GPA of 3.0
3.
Must demonstrate campus or community involvement
4.
Must have taken at least 60 undergraduate or 15 graduate credit hours at UCF
5.
Must attach one letter of recommendation on official letterhead
6.
Must provide resume of campus and community service activities
7.
Must attach essay detailing goals within hospitality
8.
Three awards, $500 each
Fall 2013 Single Parent Scholarship
1.
Must be enrolled in a minimum six hours undergraduate or three hours graduate
This meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343
University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
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2.
Must have a minimum UCF GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate or 3.0 for graduates
3.
Must be a single parent with custody of minor children
4.
Must demonstrate financial needs per FAFSA
5.
Must attach a letter of recommendation from UCF faculty on official letterhead
6.
Must attach essay detailing why deserving of the award
7.
Two awards, $1,000 each
Fall 2013 Tutor Scholarship
1.
Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student
2.
Must have a minimum cumulative UCF GPA of 3.0
3.
Must have been an official UCF tutor for an on campus office or department
4.
Must provide letter of verification on UCF letterhead
5.
Must include resume
6.
Must have completed 30 undergraduate or 12 graduate credit hours at UCF
7.
Must attach an essay detailing experience as a tutor
8.
Five awards, $250 each
Fall 2013 Walter Komanski Scholarship
1.
Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student
2.
Must have a cumulative UCF GPA of 3.0
3.
Must hold an executive board position in a registered organization or agency at
UCF
4.
Must attach two letters of recommendation of official letterhead
5.
Must include a resume of campus and/or community activities
6.
Must provide references for service activities
7.
Must attach an essay relating to leadership experience on campus at UCF or in
community
8.
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Three awards, $1,000 each
Fall 2013 Extreme Leadership Award
1.
Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
2.
Must have a cumulative UCF GPA of 3.0
3.
Must have completed 60 undergraduate or 15 graduate credit hours at UCF
4.
Must demonstrate at least two leadership roles held at UCF or in community
5.
Must provide two letters of verification on official letterhead
6.
Must attach a resume of campus activities as well as on and off campus service
activities
This meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343
University of Central Florida Student Government Association
Student Government Scholarship Committee
Student Government Association
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b.
7.
Must provide references and contact information for service activities
8.
Must attach an essay relating to extreme campus involvement at UCF
9.
Three awards, $750 each
Move to approve reviewed SGA Scholarships; (6-0-0)
Vote on Spring Scholarship Release Date and Application Deadlines
i.
Spring Scholarship Release date
1.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
2.
Move to approve new Spring Scholarship Release Date; (6-0-0)
ii. Application Deadlines
X.
1.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
2.
Move to approve new Spring Scholarship Application Deadline; (6-0-0)
Member Discussiona.
Next meeting date: TBA
XI. Miscellaneous Business- None
XII. Final Roll Call-
PRESENT
ABSENT
Chair Young
Vice Chair Belinsky
SSAO Representative Constantino
OSFA Representative Baptiste
President Whatley
Speaker King
Student-at-Large Wojkiewicz
Senator Atencio
Senator Lopez (12:26)
XIII. Adjournment- 1:26 PM
This meeting is held in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Funded by the Activity & Service Fee through the Student Government Association.
Scholarship Chair Young
sga_scholarship@ucf.edu
407-823-6343