SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE This guide is produced by the Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office to help you in your efforts to fund your education. Deadline for all scholarship applications is March 31. Applicants must be accepted to Kent State University at Ashtabula to be considered for the scholarships listed in this guide. Review the scholarships listed in this catalog. Carefully read the eligibility criteria for each one. Choose the scholarships that are right for you. Submit all documents and materials by the deadline You can apply for multiple scholarships using the same application, essay, and two recommendation forms. Most of the scholarships can be applied for using the materials (application, recommendation forms, essay) found in this guide, however some require a separate application form. Details on how to obtain those forms are included in the scholarship criteria. If you have questions, contact the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office at 440-964-4217 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/scholarships. Application Deadline March 31 Application Instructions Page 2 Details Pages 3-6 Essay Instructions Pages 7-8 Recommendation Forms Pages 9-12 Application Page 13 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 1
2 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE There's a scholarship waiting for you! A scholarship may make all the difference in your life. It enables you to keep going to school and achieve your dreams of a degree and a career. Studies show that the greater your level of education, the greater your earning power. At Kent State Ashtabula, we are committed to working hard to remove part of the financial barrier to higher education so that you may concentrate on being successful. It is our goal on the Ashtabula Campus to continue to provide scholarship opportunities to students. Review the scholarship information on the following pages. Some scholarships go unawarded because no one applies! It's easier than you think. You'll find an application form in this guide to get you started. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete application (page 13) Complete recommendation forms (page 9-12) Give recommendation forms to two selected individuals to complete and return to the address below or return to you in a sealed envelope. Write essay Submit all completed application materials: Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office Attn: Committee 3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 OR return your packet in person to the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office located in Main Hall. FAFSA Be sure to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 31 to be considered for scholarships that require that you demonstrate financial need. You can apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. The school code for Kent State University at Ashtabula is 003052. For more information please contact the financial aid office at 440-964-4213. ADMISSION TO KENT STATE If you have not already done so, please submit your application, $40 application fee, and all high school and college transcripts to the address below by the March 31 scholarship application deadline: Office of Admissions Kent State University at Ashtabula 3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, OH 44004 * You must be admitted to Kent State University at Ashtabula to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Nursing & Allied Health Blue Sky Therapy Minimum GPA Minimum Credit Hours Cooper Nursing 3.0 6 Mary Lou Herbert Memorial Patsy Hurst Memorial Nursing Fred Larson Radiologic Technology Memorial The Jacqueline Maylish Barton E. Nolan Memorial 2.75 6 Radiologic Technology Alumni Pat C. and Mary M. Rich Memorial Susan Rizzo-Noles Radiology Technology Endowed Louise M. Vecchione Endowed Memorial 6 6 Financial Need Requirement Yes 2.75 Yes 3.0 12 3.0 12 Degree Program Requirements Physical Therapist Assistant Technology (admitted to technical study) Completion of 1st year of Nursing ADN program with declaration of intent to enroll in the RN to BSN program Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, or science related degree Second semester Nursing ADN student First-year Radiologic Technology student Completed at least one semester in the Nursing ADN program Health care related degree or computer technology 2nd Year Radiologic Technology student Nursing ADN (admitted to technical study) Second year Radiologic Technology student Nursing ADN student in last semester of the nursing program Additional Requirements Completed first year of ADN program; intend to pursue RN to BSN degree Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula 40+ years of age; demonstration of compassion for others and genuine love of nursing 25+ years of age; previous recipients eligible for $500 award if they successfully enroll in the 2nd year of the Radiologic Technology program 25+ years of age Graduate of an Ashtabula County high school Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic, enthusiasm for learning and the potential to contribute to the profession as evidenced by the scholarship application SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 3
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Minimum GPA Minimum Credit Hours Financial Need Requirement Degree Program Requirements Additional Requirements Accounting, Business, Hospitality Management, and Technology The Andover Bank 2.5 6 Edward W. Chiaramonte Endowed Clayton Garrett Demshar Memorial Hospitality Management Society Business Management Technology, Computer Technology, BBA in Business Management Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula 2.8 6 Yes BBA in Business Management Preference for Ashtabula County resident 3.0 12 Yes Accounting Technology 2.5 6 Hospitality Management (Third semester of associate degree or bachelor's degree) Robert F. Kupper AITP 2.5 6 Computer Technology George D. and Helen L. Nassief Endowed Premix Endowed 3.0 9 Yes The Santill Yes James W. Wentling Memorial Arts & Sciences, Social Services, and Education 3.0 6 Business related degree Accounting, Business Management, or Computer Technology BBA in Business Management or Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies 3.0 12 Yes BBA in Business Management Active member of the Hospitality Management Society Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula Ashtabula County resident Ashtabula County resident; completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula Ashtabula County Retired Teachers Association Endowed Serene C. Farmer Memorial Endowed 3.0 Education 2.75 12 Yes Preference given to BA English Completed at least two (2) semesters at Kent State Ashtabula Ashtabula County high school graduate or resident; in the last year of degree program; enrolled in last year of declared associate or bachelor's degree as evidenced by a graduation evaluation or submission of application for graduation 4 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Minimum GPA Minimum Credit Hours Financial Need Requirement Degree Program Requirements Additional Requirements Nelson H. Humphrey Memorial Endowed 2.5 Preference for Criminology & Justice Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Pre-law or any social services degree Ashtabula County high school graduate or resident Mary C. Scardino Memorial 6 Education Katie R. Whitman Endowed Memorial 6 Education General s Ashtabula Faculty Funded 3 12 Ashtabula High School Class of '70 Ashtabula Rotary Club 3.0 12 East Ashtabula Educational Assistance Corp. 2.5 6 Any associate degree program 3.0 12 Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula Graduating senior from a HS in Ashtabula Co.; involvement in extracurricular activities Ashtabula County resident; Completed at least two (2) semesters at Kent State Ashtabula Judith Inman Fiedler 12 Any Bachelor's Degree Program Third- or fourth-year student Focus on the Disabled 2.5 The Andy and Rose Marie Garcia Endowed Richard N. Jaskela Memorial Endowed Disabled Ashtabula Co. resident OR physical therapist assistant student 2.75 12 Conneaut High School graduate 3.0 12 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree Program Completed at least two (2) semesters at Kent State Ashtabula; pref. given to applicants with a physical disability Jane Knowlton 3.0 12 Graduating HS senior from Ashtabula County Matthew J. Kover Memorial LEADERship Legacy Endowed at Kent State University at Ashtabula 3.0 6 Any Bachelor's Degree Program 12 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree Program 30+ years of age; completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula Third- or fourth-year student; first preference given to students demonstrating leadership abilities or experience SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 5
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Clarence E. & Janet H. Lesser John A. Yesso, Jr. Endowed for Kent State Ashtabula Minimum GPA Minimum Credit Hours 3.0 12 Financial Need Requirement 12 Yes Degree Program Requirements Additional Requirements Ashtabula County high school graduate or resident; in last year of degree Outside s Dr. Shirley Barton Endowed Jay Sartini Memorial Presented by AcBE University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Foundation Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau 3.0 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree Program 3.0 Business or Entrepreneurial degree Nursing or Allied Health Programs Hospitality Management, Viticulture, or Enology Completed a Kent State associate degree; demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community; application available at: www.sfa.kent.edu/downloadforms/barton.pdf Senior graduating from an Ashtabula Co. HS or second-year Kent State Ashtabula business student; one-page letter of request explaining why they believe they deserve the award, two (2) letters of recommendation; Student Aid Report; record of community services; submissions should be mailed to: Ashtabula County Business Exchange, Attn: Committee, P.O. Box 554, Ashtabula, OH 44005-0554. Additional information at: www.ashtabulabusiness.com Geneva High School graduate; awarded directly to the student upon successful completion of first year of higher education studies; application available in the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office in Main Hall Application available at: www.visit-ashtabulacounty.com/press_releases/12013ksuapp.pdf 6 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY Essays are a common requirement when applying for scholarships. The scholarship essay is your means of communicating your story, dreams and goals to the selection committee and allows the committee to get to know you and see your potential. The quality of your essay will be a determining factor for earning a scholarship award. Essays should be 1-2 double-spaced pages using 1" margins and 12-point font and should include the following: Introduction Kent Flash My name is Kent Flash and I am a senior at Geneva High School. I was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. As a young child, I had a lemonade stand and as a teenager I started my own lawncare service, managing the finances and developing the marketing strategies myself. My parents are small business owners and have encouraged me to pursue my dream of one day taking over my family s business. A college education is the foundation for a successful career and I have chosen to attend Kent State University at Ashtabula to pursue a bachelor s degree in business management. I Be sure to include your full name. List your educational and career goals and aspirations. Your name at the top of the page know that I will gain the knowledge and skills I will need to help grow my family s business. Your educational and career goals Activities and achievements in your community, at work, or in school (leadership, community service, student organizations, etc.) How a scholarship would help you meet your educational and career goals Any other information you would like the scholarship committee to consider such as obstacles you have overcome, qualities or skills that distinguish you from others, etc. Here, and on the following page, you will find essay samples and helpful writing tips. Detail your activities and achievements in your community, at work or in school. Conclusion and any additional information. One of my proudest achievements is my first degree black belt in karate. I have been active in karate since I was six years old and this experience has brought me both physical and mental strength that I carry with me in all aspects of my life. I serve as a volunteer at my dojo, helping my karate instructor with his children s karate classes and serving as a mentor to those children. At school, I am president of the student council and play first base for our varsity baseball team. When I am not working on schoolwork or involved in my extracurricular activities, I help out at my parent s business. As small business owners, my parents are worried about the current economy and how it impacts their business. A scholarship will help me make my career goals a reality without putting added stress on my parents finances. My goal is to graduate with my bachelor s degree with as little debt as possible so that I am able to invest as much as possible into growing our family business. I have learned many valuable lessons through my experiences, especially that hard work does pay off. I know that my strong work ethic paired with a business degree from KSUA and the financial support of a scholarship will allow me to realize my goals and help to make a difference in my community. Thank you for your consideration. How will a scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals? SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 7
SAMPLE ESSAY Be sure to include your full name. List your educational and career goals and aspirations. Jane Doe My name is Jane Doe. I am a student at Kent State University at Ashtabula working toward an associate degree in nursing. I I have wanted to to become a a nurse ever since I I was a a little girl and saw firsthand positive the positive impact impact that that nurses nurses had had on my on mother my mother and and our our entire entire family family during during her her illness. I illness. love to I love help to people, help people, and I cannot and I cannot think of think a profession a profession that would that be would more be fulfilling more fulfilling than nursing. than Once nursing. I complete Once I complete my associate my associate degree and degree begin and my begin career my as career a registered as a registered nurse, I hope nurse, to I continue hope to my continue education my education and earn and a bachelor s earn a bachelor s degree in degree nursing. nursing. My dream My is dream to one is day to work one day as an work oncology as an nurse oncology or work nurse in or Hospice work in care. Hospice care. My class schedule can be very demanding; however, I feel that it is important to be involved on campus and in my community. I am currently the secretary of the Student Nurses Association and serve as a Student Ambassador at KSUA. These roles have helped me to develop my leadership and communication skills. Off campus, I serve as the leader of my daughter s Girl Scout troop and am active in the PTA at my children s school. I also participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure each year to honor my mother s fight against cancer. I put off my college education for many years, always making excuses and waiting for the right Introduction Detail your activities and achievements in your community, at work or in school. Essay- Writing Tips In addition to minimum requirement criteria such as GPA and enrolled credit hours, essays are heavily weighted in determining the award of any available scholarship. A well-written, carefully constructed essay can very well be the determining factor in awarding a scholarship. The following are some suggested tips for a successful scholarship application: How will a scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals? time while settling for unrewarding jobs. Finally, I decided that I would do whatever it takes to make my goal of being a nurse a reality. With my family s support I have been able to quit my job and attend school full time, but this has put a significant strain on our budget. A scholarship would help to minimize the amount of debt I incur and allow me to focus on school rather than worrying about Create an essay that is well thought-out. Be sure that you specifically address what is being asked. our finances. Receiving a scholarship would give me the encouragement and confidence I need to achieve my goals, make my family proud, and give me the opportunity to dedicate my career to my mother and the nurses who played such a significant role during a difficult time in our lives. I am committed to working hard in school and would appreciate any opportunity that can help me on my journey. Conclusion Proofread before submitting - misspelled words, grammatical errors and improper punctuation may cost you the scholarship. Have someone else review your application - a second pair of eyes may find something you missed. 8 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION To the Applicant: Complete the top section and give this form to your evaluator. Name of Applicant: Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students are entitled to review their records, including letters of recommendation. It is your option to waive your right to access these recommendations or to decline to do so. Please mark the appropriate box below and sign your name. Check only one box. Failure to waive access will not affect the decision of the scholarship committee. I waive my right to review this recommendation, which shall therefore be considered confidential I do not waive my right to review this recommendation Signature Date To the Evaluator: Please complete both sides of this form and return to the address below or return to the applicant (must be in a sealed envelope). Recommendation forms are due by March 31. Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office ATTN: Committee 3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, OH 44004 Compared to other students, please rate the applicant on the following characteristics: Academic achievement Above Below Exceptional Average Average Average No Basis Work ethic Independence and initiative Creativity Potential for growth Personal qualities and character Motivation Leadership Responsibility and dependability School or community involvement (Over) SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 9
RECOMMENDATION PART II Please share whatever you think is important for the scholarship committee to know about this student and explain why you believe he/she is deserving of a scholarship. We welcome information that will assist us to differentiate this student from others. Please attach a separate page if needed. Please select the option that best reflects your recommendation of this applicant: Highly Recommend Recommend Recommend with Reservation Do Not Recommend Evaluator Name: Title/Position: Department: Email: Phone: How long have you known this applicant? What is your relationship to the applicant? (Select all that apply) High School Teacher Principal Advisor College Professor/Instructor Guidance Counselor Coach Employer Other (Please explain: ) Signature: Date: 10 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION To the Applicant: Complete the top section and give this form to your evaluator. Name of Applicant: Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students are entitled to review their records, including letters of recommendation. It is your option to waive your right to access these recommendations or to decline to do so. Please mark the appropriate box below and sign your name. Check only one box. Failure to waive access will not affect the decision of the scholarship committee. I waive my right to review this recommendation, which shall therefore be considered confidential I do not waive my right to review this recommendation Signature Date To the Evaluator: Please complete both sides of this form and return to the address below or return to the applicant (must be in a sealed envelope). Recommendation forms are due by March 31. Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office ATTN: Committee 3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, OH 44004 Compared to other students, please rate the applicant on the following characteristics: Academic achievement Above Below Exceptional Average Average Average No Basis Work ethic Independence and initiative Creativity Potential for growth Personal qualities and character Motivation Leadership Responsibility and dependability School or community involvement (Over) SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 11
RECOMMENDATION PART II Please share whatever you think is important for the scholarship committee to know about this student and explain why you believe he/she is deserving of a scholarship. We welcome information that will assist us to differentiate this student from others. Please attach a separate page if needed. Please select the option that best reflects your recommendation of this applicant: Highly Recommend Recommend Recommend with Reservation Do Not Recommend Evaluator Name: Title/Position: Department: Email: Phone: How long have you known this applicant? What is your relationship to the applicant? (Select all that apply) High School Teacher Principal Advisor College Professor/Instructor Guidance Counselor Coach Employer Other (Please explain: ) Signature: Date: 12 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Please check all for which you are applying (apply only if you meet criteria): Andover Bank Ashtabula Class of '70 Ashtabula Co. Teachers Ashtabula Rotary Blue Sky Therapy Chiaramonte Cooper Nursing Demshar East Ashtabula Farmer Fiedler Focus on Disabled Garcia Herbert Hospitality Management Humphrey Hurst Jaskela Knowlton Kover Kupper Larson LEADERship Legacy Lesser Maylish Nassief Nolan Premix Rad Tech Alumni Rich Rizzo-Noles Santill Scardino Vecchione Wentling Whitman Yesso Kent State Identification Number Last Name First Name MI Address City State ZIP Phone No. E-mail High School Name Graduation Date GPA College Major Degree College GPA Please attach any other requested documentation with the application (i.e., recommendation forms, essays, etc.). While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Kent State University at Ashtabula reserves the right to change, without notice, availability, number, award amount or criteria of any scholarship in this booklet. Please list other scholarship awards you will be receiving: IMPORTANT: Signature Date Please return to: Kent State University at Ashtabula, Attn: Committee, Student Services Office, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 13
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ASKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations play an important role in determining how others view you. It is your responsibility to select the most appropriate individuals who will support and advocate for you. It is suggested that you select individuals you interact with often and who are familiar with your talents, successes and abilities. When approaching someone for a recommendation, always be respectful of their time and schedules. Be outgoing. Ask your teachers, counselors, coaches and community leaders. If they are familiar with you, they will be glad to assist you if given enough time. Provide them with the recommendation form filled out with your information. Also, supply them with details of awards, volunteering, outside community activities or pertinent information that they may not know, to provide a well-rounded perspective. Make sure they have plenty of time to formulate their thoughts and return the form. About two weeks before you want to submit your application should be sufficient. Follow up within a week prior to the deadline you established with them to see if they need additional information. What is an education worth? With a high school diploma $34,632 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an education is worth plenty. Full-time workers age 25 and over without a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $492, compared with $666 for high school graduates (no college) and $1,187 for those holding at least a bachelor s degree. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014 Current Population Survey With an associate degree With a bachelor's degree With a graduate degree $39,364 $57,096 $71,604 During the 2014-15 academic year, Kent State Ashtabula awarded over $200,000 dollars to eligible students SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 15
Questions? Call 440-964-4217 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/scholarships 16 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE