ETS Scholarship Academic Year 2014-2015 Educational Talent Search will be awarding two scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. There are two $350.00 scholarships available; one will be for a two year college (or proprietary school) attendee and the other for a four year college attendee. The ETS scholarship is intended to assist a student who has been an active participant in the ETS program, benefited directly from the services provided and shows financial need. Student must be attending college in the fall of 2014 to be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarship will be paid after fall semester 2014 grades are submitted to ETS with at least a 2.5 GPA. It is the scholarship recipient s responsibility to turn in grades to ETS by February 1 st to be granted award. Student must complete a FAFSA before semester for which award will be given. No FAFSA on file disqualifies scholarship. To be considered for the ETS Scholarship, you must complete the Application form and Questionnaire and mail it to the address below, along with a current transcript. The two recommendation forms along with letters of recommendation must be sent in by the deadline of April 10 th to be considered by the selection committee. All forms must be mailed to: Educational Talent Search ATTN: Scholarship Committee Minnesota State University, Mankato 356 Wiecking Center Mankato, MN 56001 Scholarship Packet Checklist Application Form Questionnaire completed (ALL questions) Current Transcript (must be included) Two recommendation letters and forms (We suggest you complete top part of form and give the person completing the form an addressed envelope to ETS to ease the process.) Deadline is April 10 th by 3:00 p.m. for consideration. If chosen as the scholarship recipient, a release of records for postsecondary grades and financial aid transcripts must be signed. We also request that you agree to share excerpts from your questionnaire with current and future ETS participants regarding the benefits of the ETS program.
Educational Talent Search Scholarship Application 2014-15 Name Social Security # High School Graduation Date Address Email Address Telephone Cell College attending in fall of 2014 Have you been accepted? Yes Not yet Major/Field of Study Have you completed the FAFSA (Financial Aid) forms yet? Yes No If yes, what was your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)? Four year only: What was your ACT score? Two year only: Have you taken the Accuplacer? Yes No By submitting this application you are authorizing the Scholarship Committee to review your student record and application. All pieces of the scholarship application packet must be complete for file to receive full consideration. I certify that the information submitted is correct. I understand that if I am awarded the ETS scholarship, I must complete one semester in college with a 2.5 GPA or higher and be enrolled for the second semester to receive the funds. It is the applicant s responsibility to make sure all information is submitted including recommendation forms. Omission of any of the required items (application, questionnaire and two recommendation forms) will remove the application from consideration by the Scholarship Committee. I certify that I am the student and not a family member or friend completing this application. Applicant s Signature Date For Office Use only Eligibility Type:
Educational Talent Search Scholarship Questionnaire You can write/type on this form or retype questions and answers on a separate sheet of paper. 1. What are your career and college goals? 2. What do you believe it takes to be successful in college? How do you demonstrate these characteristics? 3. Please describe your involvement in TRiO/Educational Talent Search events and services:
Educational Talent Search Scholarship Questionnaire Continued.... 4. How has your participation in TRiO/Educational Talent Search made a difference in your college preparation and plan? 5. What else would you like the committee to know about you and why you should be selected to receive the ETS scholarship for 2013? Please check one and, if under 18, must have parent s signature: I hereby consent to having excerpts from my essay shared with current, past and potential ETS participants for the purpose of marketing, newsletters and testimonials (website). I prefer not to have my essay information shared unless I am the recipient of the scholarship, in which case, I am aware that my consent to share is required as an ETS scholarship recipient. Participant Signature Date Parent Signature Date
Educational Talent Search Recommendation Form Scholarship 2014-15 The applicant listed below is applying for a scholarship from Educational Talent Search. Your thoughtful completion of this form and a letter of recommendation will assist the selection committee in awarding the scholarship to a student who represents TRiO students in the pursuit of the dream of postsecondary education. Educational Talent Search is a nonprofit, federally funded program designed to encourage students to be successful in high school and assist them in entering and completing an educational program following high school graduation. Please complete this form and send with your letter and email, fax or mail directly to: Educational Talent Search ATTN: Scholarship Committee 356 Wiecking Center Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 PHONE: 507-389-5175 FAX: 507-389-6904 EMAIL: cynthia.morrison@mnsu.edu Recommendations must be received no later than April 10, 2014 Student Name High School College Choice Major Name of Reference Title Address Place of Employment Relationship to Applicant Length of time you ve known applicant
Educational Talent Search Recommendation Form Scholarship 2014-15 The applicant listed below is applying for a scholarship from Educational Talent Search. Your thoughtful completion of this form and a letter of recommendation will assist the selection committee in awarding the scholarship to a student who represents TRiO students in the pursuit of the dream of postsecondary education. Educational Talent Search is a nonprofit, federally funded program designed to encourage students to be successful in high school and assist them in entering and completing an educational program following high school graduation. Please complete this form and send with your letter and email, fax or mail directly to: Educational Talent Search ATTN: Scholarship Committee 356 Wiecking Center Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 PHONE: 507-389-5175 FAX: 507-389-6904 EMAIL: cynthia.morrison@mnsu.edu Recommendations must be received no later than April 10, 2014 Student Name High School College Choice Major Name of Reference Title Address Place of Employment Relationship to Applicant Length of time you ve known applicant