Gratitude Endowment Scholarship – UNC Charlotte
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS
The Gratitude Endowment Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students (male or female) age 25 or older or
students with physical disability entering or re-entering UNC-Charlotte.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
1. Be a “nontraditional” male or female student age 25 or older attending UNC-Charlotte.
2. Applicants must be legal residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
3. Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA.
APPLICATION PACKET INSTRUCTIONS
Before mailing in your application packet, be sure to enclose:
1. Completed scholarship application form
2. 2014-2015 Student Aid Report (SAR) from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the
U.S. Department of Education. For additional information or to apply, please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov
3. An official transcript of grades for the applicant’s most recently completed coursework. This may include high
school transcripts, GED score report or any postsecondary transcripts. Internet transcripts will not be accepted.
4. A one –two page typed (double-spaced, using no less than a 10-point type font) personal statement in which you:
“1) describe what your life’s goals and objectives are and how obtaining additional education or a college degree
will further these goals and objectives, and (2) explain what qualifies you for this scholarship.”
5. Students with a physical disability should attach a letter from a licensed medical doctor on his/her letterhead,
including medical license number, confirming diagnosis of physical disability.
6. Two recommendation forms from non-related adults such as teachers, employers, mentors etc.
7. Applications submitted electronically (e.g. fax, email) or that are incomplete will be disqualified
8. Print single side only and do not staple applications
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when selecting scholarship recipients:
1. Financial need as determined by the costs of college attendance compared with an applicant’s household income
and other financial factors.
2. Demonstrated potential for academic success.
CONFIRMING DELIVERY
Delivery of your application will not be confirmed via phone or email. If you wish to confirm delivery, you may either:
1. Insert a stamped, self-addressed envelope (Allow 4 weeks for confirmation)
2. Use a mail service that provides proof of delivery (e.g., USPS Certified Mail, FedEx, etc.)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY 5:00 P.M.ON MARCH 3, 2014 - THIS IS NOT A POSTMARK DATE.
Please mail the completed application packet to:
The Gratitude Endowment UNCC Scholarship Committee
220 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Foundation For The Carolinas awards scholarships on the basis of a competitive process that may consider academic
achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, a statement of the applicant’s personal aspirations and
educational goals, financial need and references. Applicants are advised to thoroughly review the guidelines for specific
criteria relating to the scholarship for which they are applying. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the
Foundation's Board of Directors based on scholarship committee recommendations. The Foundation pays scholarship
funds directly to the recipient’s school. Scholarships are designated for tuition, required fees, books and supplies only.
Scholarships are awarded for one year only. The Foundation may consider renewal scholarships provided funds are
available, the recipient enrolls full-time and the recipient maintains qualifying criteria. Scholarships are awarded without
regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
APPLICATION AND INFORMATION RELEASE STATEMENT
The information provided in my application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that false
statements on this application may disqualify me from receiving a scholarship. Please submit typewritten responses;
handwritten applications will be disqualified.
PERSONAL INFORMATION (Questions for data collection purposes only*)
First Name:
Date of Birth:
Last Name:
Middle Initial:
Age:
Ethnicity*: Please Select
Permanent Street Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Personal Email:
Marital Status*:
County:
Please Select
State:
ZIP:
Mobile Phone:
School Email:
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION (Skip this section if you are currently enrolled in college)
High School (HS):
HS current cumulative GPA/scale:
HS Class rank/Class size:
/
HS unweighted cumulative GPA/scale:
Graduation Date:
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Are you currently enrolled at UNC Charlotte:
Desired degree:
College GPA (most recent semester):
Enrollment Status for 2014-2015:
College GPA (cumulative):
Please Select
Grade Level in College for 2014-2015:
Please Select
Please list all colleges or institutions you have previously attended or been enrolled:
Name of Institution
Course of Study
Dates Attended
Graduated
Yes/No
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Applicant:
Last Name
Middle Initial
First Name
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (You may obtain SAR Information from your 2014-2015 Student Aid Report (SAR)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
2014-2015 SAR INFORMATION
# in household:
Tuition/Fees:
$
Federal/State Grants:
$
Room/Board:
$
Scholarships:
$
Books and Supplies:
$
Work Study Program:
$
(including you)
# in college
(including you)
Student: $
AGI
(Adjusted Gross Income)
Transportation:
$
Loans:
$
Other
$
$
TOTAL Assistance:
$
Parents: $
$
EFC Score
Misc. Expenses:
TOTAL
Expenses:
(from SAR)
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Please list to the best of your knowledge all scholarships for which you have applied and are being considered (not
including this application) and all that you have been awarded to date. You may attach a list if too many for the space
provided.
Scholarships You Have Received
Name
1.
Amount
$
2.
$
3.
$
4.
$
Name
1.
2.
3.
4.
Scholarships For Which You Have Applied and Waiting a Response
Amount
$
$
$
$
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Applicant:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: Please list extracurricular activities, including athletics, in which you have participated. Please
do not abbreviate the names of organizations
Activity
Year(s)
Leadership Position(s)
Ex. Student Government
Ex.: Fr, So, Jr, Sr
Ex. Senior Class President, Parliamentarian
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Please list community activities in which you have participated in for the past five years.
Activity
Year(s)
Leadership Position(s)
Ex. Church
Ex.: Fr, So, Jr, Sr
Ex. Treasurer, Youth Leader
HONORS AND AWARDS: Please list all honors and awards you have received in for the past five years.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Please list your employment history for the past five years.
Length of
Place of Employment
Employment
Position
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
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Applicant:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
RECOMMENDATION FORM #1
TO THE APPLICANT:
1. Applicant, please provide a copy of this form to the person providing a letter of recommendation for you.
2. The recommendations you receive back from your references must be submitted in a sealed envelope with
your completed application packet by the application deadline.
3. Family members cannot serve as a reference.
TO THE REFERENCE:
The student named above is applying for the Gratitude Endowment Scholarship – UNC Charlotte. Your
recommendation is needed as part of the application process. After completing the information below, on a
separate sheet (preferable on letterhead), please provide your recommendation for this applicant.
Your recommendation should express why you think this student should be considered for a scholarship.
Criteria for scholarship selection include the applicant's prior academic performance, personal achievements
and the applicant's record of involvement in school and community activities. YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY
IMPORTANT.
Please return this form and your single-sided typewritten recommendation to the applicant (in a sealed
envelope with your signature across the flap) so he or she may submit it as part of a total application
package. The Scholarship Committee will not review incomplete applications. The application deadline
is March 3.
Your Name:
Title/Position:
Institution / Company:
Mailing Street Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Daytime Phone:
Email:
What is your relationship to the applicant?
Employer
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Coach
Other
If other, please specify:
How well do you know the applicant?
Very well
Somewhat well
Not well
How long have you known the applicant?
Overall Recommendation:
Highly recommend
Recommend
Recommend w/reservations
Reference’s Signature:
Do not recommend
Date:
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Applicant:
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
RECOMMENDATION FORM #2
TO THE APPLICANT:
1. Applicant, please provide a copy of this form to the person providing a letter of recommendation for you.
2. The recommendations you receive back from your references must be submitted in a sealed envelope with
your completed application packet by the application deadline.
3. Family members cannot serve as a reference.
TO THE REFERENCE:
The student named above is applying for the Gratitude Endowment Scholarship – UNC Charlotte. Your
recommendation is needed as part of the application process. After completing the information below, on a
separate sheet (preferable on letterhead), please provide your recommendation for this applicant.
Your recommendation should express why you think this student should be considered for a scholarship.
Criteria for scholarship selection include the applicant's prior academic performance, personal achievements
and the applicant's record of involvement in school and community activities. YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY
IMPORTANT.
Please return this form and your single-sided typewritten recommendation to the applicant (in a sealed
envelope with your signature across the flap) so he or she may submit it as part of a total application
package. The Scholarship Committee will not review incomplete applications. The application deadline
is March 3.
Your Name:
Title/Position:
Institution / Company:
Mailing Street Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Daytime Phone:
Email:
What is your relationship to the applicant?
Employer
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Coach
Other
If other, please specify:
How well do you know the applicant?
Very well
Somewhat well
Not well
How long have you known the applicant?
Overall Recommendation:
Highly recommend
Recommend
Recommend w/reservations
Reference’s Signature:
Do not recommend
Date:
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