SCHOL ARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP Application Information The University of Miami established the H Scholarship to honor the legacy of the university s first director of minority affairs. The scholarship recognizes outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to their personal goals and community service experience. As part of its commitment to the mission of the ideals H embodied, UM awards this scholarship to selected students. Eligibility To participate in the H Scholarship selection process, you must: Be a high school senior Be a citizen or permanent U.S. resident at the time of application Have a B+ average or above Have taken the SAT I or ACT no later than November of your senior year (Minimum SAT I score is 1250*; minimum ACT score is 28) *only math and critical reading Have submitted an application for admission to the University of Miami Office of Admission Characteristics Students who receive this scholarship typically fit most of the following criteria: Promote Dr. Martin Luther King s vision of a diverse but unified America Demonstrate commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented backgrounds, breaking down stereotypes and enabling others to better understand persons of different races and ethnicities Will be the first family member to graduate from a college or university Belong to an underrepresented background and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased cultural diversity Reside in a single parent home Have challenged themselves and excelled academically Instructions 1. Mail completed general admissions application to the University of Miami by January 15 2. Mail completed H application by January 15 3. Remember: These materials are separate from the UM general application. H application must include recommendation letter, official high school transcript, advisor/counselor report, official SAT and/or ACT scores, and scholarship essay. H scholars will receive one on one advising from the Assistant Director of the Office of Academic Enhancement, and the University s Academic and Career Advisors. The advising will comprise of: Regular meetings with an advisor throughout the semester Cultivating relationships with faculty within their individual major Tracking the student s involvement and volunteerism on campus Setting a plan for their individual academic and career goals Facilitating the organization of study groups amongst the scholars For more information contact Jazmane Morgan: 305-284-5714, jmorgan@miami.edu
SCHOLARSHIP H Scholarship Application (Please print or type CLEARLY) Personal Information All information must be included. Name: Last First M.I. Social Security Number: / / Cane ID: C Mailing Address Number and Street Date of birth: Month Day Year Apartment Number Female Male City State Zip Code Telephone Number: ( ) E-mail: High School Name: Telephone Number: ( ) Parent/Guardian Information Last Name First Name M.I. Street Address Apt. City State Zip Code Telephone Number (if different from above): ( ) Honors/Awards: List any honors or awards that you have received (attach additional sheet if necessary): Leadership/Service Describe your club, organizational, or community involvement (attach additional sheet if necessary): (Page 1 of 2)
H Scholarship Essay On a separate sheet of paper, please provide short essay answers (100-150 words each) to the following questions: A. What life circumstances have you experienced that make cultural awareness important to you? B. What are your academic goals and how do you plan to achieve them? C. How have you contibuted to cultural diversity and how do you plan to continue that commitment at the university level? (Please place your name at the top right hand corner of each page.) Educational Plans and Objectives Please indicate your intended profession: Please indicate your intended undergraduate major: Certification I am aware that personal interviews are part of the H Scholarship selection process. When notified, I agree to appear for a personal interview at the University of Miami with the H Scholarship Committee to discuss my qualifications. I certify that all of my responses in this application are true and accurate. Signature: Date: Mail your completed application to: University of Miami H Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 248025 Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616 or University of Miami H Scholarship Committee 1252 Memorial Drive, Ashe 132 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Deadline: January 15 (Page 2 of 2)
SCHOL ARSHIP H Scholarship Application Advisor/Counselor Report To the Applicant: Fill out this portion of the form and give it to your advisor/counselor for completion (Please print or type CLEARLY) Name: Address: Last First M.I. Street Address Apt. City State ZIP Telephone Number: ( ) Social Security Number: School: Street Address City State ZIP To the Advisor/Counselor: Complete the bottom portion of this form and attach an official copy of the applicant s transcript and official SATI/ACT scores. Please return this form and supporting materials to the candidate in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. Please keep in mind, the student must submit the completed H application, including the advisor/counselor report, the official transcript and SAT I/ACT scores, by January 15. Advisor/Counselor Name: Position: Telephone Number: Extension: School CEEB Code No.: Length of time acquainted with candidate: GPA: SAT I: Verbal Math Total ACT: The candidate s class rank is in a class of students. Percentage rank % What percentage of the applicant s graduating class plans to attend a four-year college or university? This student s academic program is: most demanding very demanding demanding average
SCHOL ARSHIP H Scholarship Application Recommendation Form To the Applicant: Fill out this portion of the form and give it to your advisor/counselor for completion (Please print or type CLEARLY) Name: Address: Last First M.I. Street Address Apt. City State ZIP Telephone Number: ( ) Social Security Number: School: Street Address City State ZIP This section is to be completed by the person making the recommendation: The student named above is applying for the H Scholarship. To complete the application process, the student must obtain a recommendation. We ask that you assist the selection committee by assessing the candidate s character, integrity, ability, and maturity. Please attach your comments to this form. Return this form and the recommendation letter to the candidate in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. Please keep in mind, the student must submit the completed application, including your recommendation, by January 15. Please type or print: Name: Title: Telephone Number: Relationship to candidate: Length of time acquainted with candidate: Signature: Date:
SCHOLARSHIP About The Office of Academic Enhancement Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education and University Academic Ombudsperson, Dr. John F. Barker, is the director of the Office of Academic Enhancement. The office comprises Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA), the Honors Program Office, the Academic & Career Advisor in Residence (ACAR) program, Prestigious Academic Awards and Scholarships, and the H Scholarship program. The primary focus of the Office of Academic Enhancement is to promote a diverse academic experience for all undergraduate students at the University of Miami, with particular focus on those groups who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. The office will address all aspects of the academic trajectories of highly talented undergraduate students, particularly in relation to their applications to national fellowship programs and graduate or professional degrees. In collaboration with University faculty members, senior leadership, and administration, the Office of Academic Enhancement will work to partner high-achieving undergraduate students with the program and award opportunities that are available for their particular skills and accomplishments. One very significant aspect of the Office of Academic Enhancement is the H Scholars program. About H In 1970, H was one of the first African-American administrators at the University of Miami, hired by Dr. William R. Butler, former Vice President of Student Affairs. H was first hired as the Associate Director of Student Financial Aid, where his expertise proved to be helpful to thousands of students. H had a love for music, and shortly after he arrived on campus, he came up with a proposal: to initiate a campus gospel-singing group. He became the advisor for the newly created Gospel Singers, later renamed the Inspirational Concert Choir (ICC). H s work ethic and impact on UM students led to his appointment as director of the Financial Aid Department. Several years later, he was named the first director of minority recruitment and the first director of minority affairs which has since become the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs. Throughout his UM career, H continued his advising role with ICC until his untimely death in 1992. He passed away without warning from a heart attack while on a university-related trip. His loss was felt by everyone on campus and in his honor, ICC was renamed the H-Butler Inspirational Concert Choir. Although H has passed on, the choir and his legacy continue on to this day. In honor of his legacy, UM s Office of Admission offers a number of full-tuition scholarships annually to students whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased cultural diversity. (Special thanks to Dr. William Butler for providing this information.)
SCHOLARSHIP Application Checklist 1. H Application 2. Scholarship Essay 3. Recommendation Form and Letter (in a sealed envelope with recommender s signature across the envelope seal) 4. Advisor/Counselor Report (in a sealed envelope with recommender s signature across the envelope seal) 5. Official High School Transcript 6. Copy of Official SAT I and/or ACT Scores Please send all materials together. You are responsible for collecting all materials. Mail your completed application to: University of Miami H Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 248025 Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616 or University of Miami H Scholarship Committee 1252 Memorial Drive Ashe Administration Building 132 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Deadline: January 15 Please visit www.miami.edu/h for more information The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action University.