Phoenix | EastValleyCats Chapter
2016-2017 UA North Valley Scholarship
UAAA USE ONLY: APP. # ________
Dear future Arizona Wildcat:
On behalf of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, I want to thank you for your interest in The University of
Arizona. The Alumni Association is made up of graduates who are very proud of their affiliation with their alma mater
and want to maintain a life-long relationship with this institution.
One mission is to raise scholarship funds for incoming students to The University of Arizona. This year we will be offering
one merit based scholarships each valued at $2,000 to a transfer student entering UA North Valley for the 2016-2017
academic year based on the following criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and service. Contingent on your
acceptance to and decision to attend the University of Arizona, you are eligible to apply for this award. In addition, you
must be a Maricopa County resident. Please return this application, and include the following information:
1. A resume which highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience,
community service, and any other information you deem as important.
2. A one page printed essay about your decision to apply and/or attend The University of Arizona (why I chose
Arizona). The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations
and goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and
write about things that are important to you. The essay should be one page long, single spaced in 12 point
type.
3. Unofficial university and/or community college transcripts
Your completed application must be postmarked by Friday, February 26, 2016. No late or incomplete applications will
be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Johnson at 5johnson@cox.net or Neysha Aguilar, Clubs
and Diversity Specialist, UA Alumni Association at neysha.aguilar@al.arizona.edu.
Please submit all information to:
UA Alumni Association
EastValleyCats Chapter
Attn.: Neysha Aguilar
1111 N. Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721
Good luck and go Wildcats!
Cordially,
Todd Johnson
EastValleyCats Chapter Scholarship Chairman
Phoenix | EastValleyCats Chapter
2016-2017 UA North Valley Scholarship
UAAA USE ONLY: APP. # ________
This application serves the University of Arizona Alumni Association (www.arizonaalumni.com). To be eligible, you cannot be
related to a member of the scholarship committee and you must reside in the specific scholarships region. Scholarships are open to
all without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the University’s NonDiscrimination Policy (http://equity.arizona.edu/policies). The scholarship selection committee adheres to these University policies.
For this application to be considered, you must provide all information requested. The application must be typed or completed in
black ink with a typewritten essay. The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns,
expectations and goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about
things that are important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or double- spaced, in 12-point type with one-inch
margins. Essays more than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted.
In addition to your essay, please include a resume.
Please check off your completed application items and sign to confirm that you are submitting a complete scholarship
application.
Check List:
Completed Application: Typed or completed in black ink.
Resume: Includes highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience,
community service, and any other information you deem as important.
Essay: A one page printed essay about your decision to apply and/or attend The University of Arizona. The essay
should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and goals. You need not
restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important
to you. The essay should be one page long, single spaced, in 12-point type with one-inch margins.
University and/or Community College Transcripts
All applications must be sent directly to the University of Arizona Alumni Association to be considered official. Any
applications received via email or a third party will not be considered official.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am submitting a complete scholarship application and it is my responsibility to include all
items to be reviewed for a scholarship. I understand that any incomplete application will not be reviewed.
X _______________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________
Student Information:
Name
Birth Date
Address
City / ZIP
Student ID
Telephone
Email
Phoenix | EastValleyCats Chapter
2016-2017 UA North Valley Scholarship
UAAA USE ONLY: APP. # ________
Applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 26, 2016 to:
EastValleyCats Chapter Scholarship, UA Alumni Association, 1111 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85721
Student Information:
School
Class Rank
Class Size
Weighted GPA
Unweighted GPA
List your five most important extracurricular activities, which may include scholastic, community or work experience.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
List any significant awards you have received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Have you applied to the UA? ___YES ___NO
Have you been accepted to the UA? ___YES ___NO
What other colleges or universities have you applied to, or plan to apply to?
List the names of relatives who earned at least 30 credits at UA.
Names
Dates Attended
Degree?
Major
By signing below, I acknowledge that all of the information set forth herein is true and complete. I authorize the University of
Arizona Financial Aid Office to release my academic and financial need information as requested by the University of Arizona Alumni
Association. I understand that this information will be used only to determine my scholarship eligibility.
X __________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________