Scholarship Guide

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1 Scholarship Guide

2 Scholarships Belmont College has a number of available scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid Office to incoming freshmen and/or transfer students. Additionally, some scholarships are awarded by various departments on the basis of students majors and/or special abilities. Any student enrolled in credit courses may apply for one or more scholarships. Please note that criteria and requirements for each scholarship may vary; apply only for the scholarships that you are eligible for. Some scholarships may require separate or additional applications. This Scholarship Guide can provide more detailed information regarding application details. Completed applications must be returned to the Financial Aid Office no later than June 2, 2017 for priority consideration. Scholarship recipients will receive a letter confirming the scholarship awarded and the amount. Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions or concerns you may have in person, via at financialaid@belmontcollege.edu or call Allegheny Restoration Scholarship Angelina Stone & Marble Scholarship Belmont County Medical Society Scholarship Belmont Savings Bank Scholarship Clay Family Memorial Nursing Scholarship CONSOL Energy, Inc. Scholarship Elizabeth J. Rubloff Scholarship Employee Scholarship Francis J. & Edith Jackson Family Scholarship Gust Maistros Scholarship Hess Corporation Scholarship Hilda Burrows Door-of-Opportunity Scholarship Kimberly Taylor Memorial Scholarship Mining Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Scholarship Nita C. Lewis Pathway to Nursing Scholarship Project Best, Inc. Senior Citizen Scholarship St. Clairsville American Legion Citizenship Scholarship St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship Russell J. and Eleanor M. Woolman Scholarship 2

3 List of Scholarships Allegheny Restoration Scholarship The Allegheny Restoration Scholarship provides full tuition financial assistance for two semesters to one, first-year student who is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Building Preservation/Restoration (BPR). Special consideration will be given to applications recommended by the BPR program chair. GPA: Amount: N/A Full tuition for two semesters to one, first-year student Building Preservation/Restoration Angelina Stone & Marble Scholarship Awarded to students in the Building Preservation/Restoration program who demonstrate potential for academic success. Students must be enrolled full-time in the BPR program, be exceptional in their class and be in need financial assistance. GPA: 3.00 Amount: Two-$500 BPR Belmont County Medical Society Scholarship Awarded to a student who has completed at least one year of study in a medical related career program. Eligible applicants must be Ohio residents, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be in need of financial aid. GPA: 3.0 Amount: $1,000 Medical Related Career Program Belmont Savings Bank Scholarship Awarded to a second-year student (30+ total credit hours) who is enrolled in a two-year business program and is either working in the financial services industry or is planning for a career in this industry. GPA: 2.70 Amount: One- $250 Accounting, Business Administration & Leadership, Small Business Administration & Entrepreneurship, Office Administration Clay Family Memorial Nursing Scholarship A generous donation to the Belmont College Foundation was given by the estate of Dr. Mary Ellen Clay to establish a nursing scholarship endowment in memory of her parents Walter C. and Christena Stevens Clay. Income from this fund will be devoted to scholarships for students pursuing associate degrees or certificates in registered nursing or practical nursing. Students must complete the FAFSA as funds are awarded after available grants are applied. Preference is given to students from Harrison, Guernsey, Tuscarawas, and Belmont Counties in Ohio. GPA: 2.75 Amount: One-Two - Up to $2,250 per semester for 4 consecutive semesters (summer optional) based on available funds to cover tuition, fees and required books after other grants are applied. (depending on funds) Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing CONSOL Energy, Inc. Scholarship Designed to enhance student achievement for an associate degree in the area of engineering or industrial technology. Applicants must be enrolled in 6+ credit hours and complete the FAFSA. Applicants must also turn in two letters of recommendation. GPA: 3.0 Amount: Two- $1,000 Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics or Mechanics, Civil Engineering 3

4 Elizabeth J. Rubloff Scholarship Awarded each year to an Licensed Practical Nursing student and an Associate Degree Nursing student (nominated by nursing faculty) who exemplify the following performance criteria: Demonstrates competent bedside nursing care Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice Maintains professional attitude and behavior Implements nurse-patient relationships This award is presented following completion of the first semester of study in the LPN program and following the first two semesters in the ADN program. GPA: N/A Amount: Two-as funds are available LPN & ADN Application: Nominated by nursing faculty Employee Scholarship This scholarship is funded by Belmont College employees who donate to the Annual Employee Fund Drive. The goals of providing this institutional scholarship award are to encourage persistence within the higher education system in Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties (Ohio) and to identify and support students who desire a college education and possess a proven record of academic excellence. To be eligible applicants must: Must be enrolled at least half time (6+ hours) Have successfully completed at least 30 Semester hours Be a resident of Belmont, Harrison, or Monroe County Complete the FAFSA GPA: 3.0 Amount: Two- $500 All Degree Seeking Majors Francis J. & Edith Jackson Family Scholarship Provides financial assistance to students from Ohio County, West Virginia and Marshall County, West Virginia, in their quest for post-secondary education. This scholarship is designed to support the dreams of a student(s) who needs financial assistance; funds are not awarded simply based upon academic performance. Gust Maistros Scholarship Nursing faculty submit nominations based on the following criteria: This scholarship is presented following completion of the first two semesters of study in the Licensed Practical Nursing program, and after the first semester of the Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse program. Funds awarded must be used toward direct educational expenses. Applicants must: Exhibit professional attitude and behavior Submit an essay of at least 500 words (or more) on the topic of The Importance of Bedside Nursing GPA: 3.0 Amount: Two- $500 (1 for LPN, 1 for TAN) Practical Nursing, Transitional Nursing Application: See a Nursing Faculty Member to apply Hess Corporation Scholarship Awarded to incoming and current students enrolled in a full and/or part-time associate degree or certificate program. Incoming Freshman Requirements: Essay High School Transcripts Need for Financial Assistance Current College Student Requirements: Essay College Transcript Need for Financial Assistance Non-traditional Student Requirements: Essay Resume References Need for Financial Assistance GPA: 3.0 or better (does not apply to incoming non-traditional students) Amount: Multiple awards, valued at up to $3,000 each, will be awarded. This scholarship is to be awarded to awarded to incoming or current students enrolled full or part time in a STEM associate degree or certificate program and/or oil and gas related program. Application: Hess Application (see page 9 of this booklet) File Your FAFSA Scholarship recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Use Belmont College school code

5 Hilda Burrows Scholarship Provides access to educational services at Belmont College for qualified unemployed persons and/or their dependent(s). Applicants must be: Unemployed due to layoff (student, spouse or guardian/ parent) Provide written verification of layoff or plant closing (on company letterhead) Provide verification of eligibility for unemployment compensation Be a legal resident of the state of Ohio GPA: 2.5 Amount: Tuition, Fees and Books minus other forms of aid. Quantity is as funds remain. All Degree Seeking Majors Application: Hilda Burrows Application (see page 11 of this booklet) Kimberly Taylor Memorial Scholarship This scholarship honors the memory of Kim Taylor, an ADN student in the class of Nursing faculty submit nominations based on the following criteria: Manifest professional behavior Exhibits competent clinical practice Establishes therapeutic interactions Develops self-awareness Applies theoretical concepts to practice GPA: N/A Amount: One-Two - as funds are available ADN Application: See a Nursing Faculty Member to apply Mining Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Scholarship Applied directly to the recipients account to be used to help meet the direct educational expenses of tuition/fees and books/supplies. Extra consideration shall be given to those candidates who have expressed interest or are currently employed in mining or mining related engineering occupations, but the scholarships are not restricted to these persons. To be eligible applicants must: Have successfully completed 30 Semester credit hours in the program major Demonstrate financial need by completion the FAFSA GPA: 3.0 Amount: Two- $500 Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics, Civil Engineering, Welding Technology Nita C. Lewis Pathway To Nursing Scholarship The Nita C. Lewis Pathway to Nursing Scholarship was established by Mr. J.I. Lewis in memory of his wife, Nita, who served as a paramedic instructor for Belmont College. Candidates must reside in Belmont County and be in pursuit of an associate degree in registered nursing or a certificate in practical nursing. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are non-traditional students and/or whose service as an EMT or as a Paramedic can be verified through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. In addition to the General Application, applicants must submit a short essay stating why they want to become a nurse. GPA: Amount: N/A The number and amount of the scholarship(s) are based on available funds. Associate Degree Nursing, or Practical Nursing Project Best, Inc. Scholarship Project Best is a cooperative effort between labor and management in the Ohio Valley construction industry. Eligible applicants include employees or dependents of participating contractors and/or construction trade unions that plan to enter a degree-granting institution to pursue a course of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree. Awards are based on established academic achievement with criteria to be determined by the institution where application is made. GPA: N/A Amount: $2,000 divided by all who are eligible Any non-certificate degree seeking major Application: Project Best Application (see page 13 of this booklet) Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Senior citizens (persons age 60 years or older) who are Ohio residents, are granted a scholarship for tuition when enrolled in a regularly scheduled credit course on a space available basis. Verification of age may be requested. GPA: N/A Amount: Tuition only. Does not include fees, books or other expenses. Any Major Application: See your academic advisor when registering to apply 5

6 St. Clairsville American Legion Citizenship Scholarship Established by the St. Clairsville American Legion Post #159, this scholarship will be awarded to a first-year student enrolled full-time in a degree or certificate program. Applicants must be able to show financial need and able to verify that they are the child or grandchild of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. Veteran is further defined as an individual who has served a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours on active duty and is currently serving, retired, or otherwise holds an honorable discharge. In addition to the General Application, applicants must submit a short essay (no longer than one page) that addresses their level of need and any reasons that they should be selected. Russell J. And Eleanor M. Woolman Scholarship Applicable to tuition and fees for both credit and non-credit degree programs and courses. GPA: N/A Amount: Total awards determined annually. Any GPA: Amount: N/A $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester for a total of $1,000 for the academic year All degree or certificate seeking majors St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship Provides educational financial assistance to residents of the St. Clairsville/Richland Township school district. Applicants must be: A resident of the St. Clairsville/Richland Township school district; A high school graduate (or possess a GED); Enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program; and In need of financial assistance as determined by the Belmont College Financial Aid Office. The scholarship winner must attend one Rotary meeting to receive the scholarship monies. The Belmont staff will inform you of which meeting to attend to receive your scholarship check. GPA: N/A Amount: One- $500 Any degree seeking major Application: St. Clairsville Rotary Application (see page 15 of this booklet) 6

7 2017/2018 General Scholarship Application Please complete this application and return it to the Financial Aid Office by June 2, 2017 for priority consideration. Applications received after that will be awarded if funds remain. First Name: MI: Last: Student ID#: Address: City: State: Zip: County: Phone: Mark the scholarships you wish to apply for below: Allegheny Restoration Scholarship Employee Scholarship Angelina Stone & Marble Scholarship Mining Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Scholarship Belmont County Medical Society Scholarship Nita C. Lewis Pathway To Nursing Scholarship Belmont Savings Bank Scholarship St. Clairsville American Legion Citizenship Scholarship Clay Family Memorial Nursing Scholarship Russell J. And Eleanor M. Woolman Scholarship CONSOL Energy, Inc. Scholarship Note: the following scholarships require a separate application or procedure: Hess Corporation Scholarship, Hilda Burrows Scholarship, Project Best, Inc. Scholarship, St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship and The Trustees Scholarship. See the Scholarship Guide for more information. Explain your volunteer activities, community service, and/or work experience and how it may relate to the scholarships you have applied for: (Continue on by attaching a separate page, if needed.) 7

8 Describe your professional goals and why a scholarships will help you achieve those goals: (Continue on by attaching a separate page, if needed.) Submit two letters of reference with your application. I,, grant permission to the Scholarship Selection Committee to review my academic standing and financial aid status for the purpose of meeting scholarship criteria. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for applying! Please contact the Financial Aid Office at if you have questions. Returned completed application to: Belmont College attn: Financial Aid Office, Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950

9 2017/2018 hess corporation Scholarship application Please complete this application and return it to the Financial Aid Office by June 2, 2017 for priority consideration. Applications received after that will be awarded if funds remain. First Name: MI: Last: Student ID#: Address: City: State: Zip: County: Phone: Hess Statement: Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Our strategy is to build a company that will sustain profitable growth and create significant shareholder value. We are committed to meeting the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment, and making a positive impact on the communities in which we do business. Thus, we are proud to partner with Belmont College to offer the Hess Corporation Scholarship and aid in the education of future leaders. Eligibility: Successful candidates must be enrolled in a full or part-time program at Belmont College. Traditional students and non-traditional* students* are welcomed to apply. Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria: Incoming Freshman: College Students: Non-traditional Students: Essay Essay Essay College Transcripts High School Transcripts Resume GPA of 3.0 or better GPA of 3.0 or better References Need for Financial Need for Financial Need for Financial Assistance Assistance Assistance *Non-traditional students are displaced workers returning to college to further their education and regain employment. Awards and Amounts: Multiple scholarships valued at up to $3000 each. 9

10 Instructions: Complete the Hess Corporation Scholarship Application Complete a short essay Supply needed documents (Incoming freshman and current college students: current transcript. Non-traditional students: current resume with referenced.) Return application to the Financial Aid Office Write a short essay: Incoming freshman and current college students: describe how you plan to use your education to benefit yourself and your community. Non-traditional students: explain why you are returning to college and discuss how you will use your education to benefit you and your community. (Continue on by attaching a separate page, if needed.) I,, grant permission to the Scholarship Selection Committee to review your academic record, GPA, course of study, and this application to assure that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for applying! Please contact the Financial Aid Office at if you have questions. Returned completed application to: Belmont College attn: Financial Aid Office, Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950

11 2017/2018 Hilda Burrows Scholarship Application Please complete this application and return it to the Financial Aid Office by June 2, 2017 for priority consideration. Applications received after that will be awarded if funds remain. First Name: MI: Last: Student ID#: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Total Number of Credit hours you plan to enroll for Year: Summer: Fall: Spring: The purpose of this grant program is to provide unemployed persons access to educational services at Belmont College. The grant will provide the cost of Tuition, fees, and required books if no other form of financial aid is awarded. Unemployed is defined as being laid-off from a place of employment or plant closing. Eligibility: There are 3 categories under which a person may establish eligibility. Applicants must: Be unemployed due to layoff or plant closing. Be the spouse of a person meeting stipulation the above. Be the dependent of a person meeting stipulation the above. Applicant must also: Provide verification of layoff or plant closing from the employer and last pay stub. Provide verification of unemployment benefits. Be a legal resident of the State of Ohio. Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Maintain enrollment as a student for the entire semester. Maintain a final 2.50 quarterly GPA in all work attempted. Must not be in default or in overpayment on prior Title IV aid. Instructions: Complete the Hilda Burrows Scholarship Application Supply needed documents (see above for details) Return application to the Financial Aid Office 11

12 Please indicate who in your family is recently unemployed due to layoff or plant closing: List all that apply. Only include parent information if you are a dependent (under age 24). Last Date of Employment: Company Name: Currently Employed: Your Name: Spouse s Name: Mother s Name: Father s Name: Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No The Hilda Burrows grant covers tuition, fees and required books after other forms of financial aid have been applied such as the federal Pell grant. The grant is for six consecutive semesters (summer is optional) and the applicant can be full or part-time. Applicants who do not continue in consecutive semesters (unless a waiver is granted) forfeit the grant. I,, grant permission to the Scholarship Selection Committee to review my academic standing and financial aid status for the purpose of meeting scholarship criteria. I have read the above qualifications and am eligible for the Hilda Burrows Grant. I will inform the Financial Aid Office of any changes in my employment situation. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for applying! Please contact the Financial Aid Office at if you have questions. Returned completed application to: Belmont College attn: Financial Aid Office, Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH Belmont College Use Only Approved: Denied: Approved Wait List: Reason for Denial: Date: Signature:

13 PROJECT BEST, INC. Building Efficiency by Striving Together 21 Armory Drive ۰ Wheeling, WV (304) ۰ (740) FAX: (304) PROJECT BEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Please print in ink or type) Applicant's Name Applicant's Social Security Number Applicant's Address City State Zip Telephone Number Please complete Section (1) or (2) below: (1) If you are a full-time employee of a participating contractor, or a dependent of a full-time employee of a participating contractor, please fill out the following section: Contractor Company Name Address City State Zip Basis of Eligibility: Telephone Number Date of Employment (2) If you are a member of a participating trade union, or a dependent of a person who is a member of a participating trade union, please fill out the following section: Construction Trade Union Local Union Number Trade Union Address City State Zip Telephone Number Basis of Eligibility: Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Participating Contractor or Construction Trade Union (Name and Title) APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE COLLEGE OF HIS/HER CHOICE AND SEND A COPY TO: PROJECT BEST ADMINISTRATOR, 21 ARMORY DRIVE, WHEELING, WV Colleges participating in the Project BEST Scholarship program are: Please circle the name of the college you are applying to: Belmont College Ohio University Eastern Campus West Liberty University Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville B. M. Spurr School of Nursing WV Northern Community College Eastern Gateway Comm College Trinity Health System School of Nursing Wheeling Jesuit University THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MAKES THE FINAL DETERMINATION ON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Dedicated to Growth and Development in the Upper Ohio Valley 13

14 Thank you for applying! Please contact the Financial Aid Office at if you have questions. Applicant should submit copies of this completed application to: Belmont College attn: Financial Aid Office, Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH and Project Best Administrator, 21 Armory Drive, Wheeling, WV

15 2017/2018 St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship Application Please complete this application and return it to the Financial Aid Office by June 2, 2017 for priority consideration. Applications received after that will be awarded if funds remain. First Name: MI: Last: Student ID#: Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: Age: Phone: Resident of St. Clairsville/Richland Township? Yes No High School Graduate? Yes No GED? Yes No The St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a resident of the St. Clairsville/Richland Township District in pursuing their educational goals at Belmont College. The Scholarship award valued at $500 is determined by the amount of interest available from the endowment fund and may be used to help meet the costs of tuition and/or direct educational expenses. Eligibility: Must be a resident of the St. Clairsville/Richland Township School District. Be a high school graduate or have a GED. Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines a student s eligibility for the Federal Grant(s). Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking major. Instructions: Complete the St. Clairsville Rotary Scholarship Application Complete a 500-word essay (see back for details) Return application to the Financial Aid Office 15

16 Write a 500-word essay entitled: How my Education at Belmont College will prepare me for the workforce. (Continue on by attaching a separate page, if needed.) I,, grant permission to the Scholarship Selection Committee to review my academic standing and financial aid status for the purpose of meeting scholarship criteria. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for applying! Please contact the Financial Aid Office at if you have questions. Returned completed application to: Belmont College attn: Financial Aid Office, Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950