ETS Scholarship Academic Year 2012-2013 Educational Talent Search will be awarding two scholarships for the 2012-13 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 2012 to be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarship will be paid after fall semester 2012 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 must also be sent in by the deadline of April 13 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 Two recommendations (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 13 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 2012-13 Name Social Security # High School Graduation Date Address Email Address Telephone Cell College attending in fall of 2012 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. How do you feel being a member of TRiO/Educational Talent Search has prepared you for college? 2. What does it take to be successful in college? How do you demonstrate these characteristics? 3. What are your college goals? Five year goals? (i.e.: major, GPA, involvement)
Educational Talent Search Scholarship Questionnaire Continued.... 4. What else would you like the committee to know about you and why you should be selected to receive the ETS scholarship for 2012? 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 Parent Signature Date Date
Educational Talent Search Recommendation Form Scholarship 2012-13 The applicant listed below is applying for a scholarship from Educational Talent Search. Your thoughtful completion of this form 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. Please complete the form and return to the applicant OR mail directly to: Educational Talent Search ATTN: Scholarship Committee 356 Wiecking Center Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 (507-389-5175) FAX: 507-389-6904 Recommendations must be received no later than April 13 th 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 for Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas: (please circle one 1 lowest, 5 highest) 1. Follow through 2. Commitment to goals 3. Communication 4. Self-Advocacy 5. Initiative Describe this applicant s best traits, characteristics or positive qualities in four words: What else would you like the Scholarship Committee to know about this applicant? Signature of Reference Date
Educational Talent Search Recommendation Form Scholarship 2012-13 The applicant listed below is applying for a scholarship from Educational Talent Search. Your thoughtful completion of this form 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. Please complete the form and return to the applicant OR mail directly to: Educational Talent Search ATTN: Scholarship Committee 356 Wiecking Center Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 (507-389-5175) FAX: 507-389-6904 Recommendations must be received no later than April 13 th 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 for Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas: (please circle one 1 lowest, 5 highest) 2. Follow through 2. Commitment to goals 3. Communication 6. Self-Advocacy 7. Initiative Describe this applicant s best traits, characteristics or positive qualities in four words: What else would you like the Scholarship Committee to know about this applicant? Signature of Reference Date