Stanley M. Zedalis Military Affiliated Student Scholarship Established in 2015, the Stanley M. Zedalis Military Affiliated Student Scholarship is an annual grant of $500 designed to support a military connected student enrolled at UNCSA while honoring the service of a disabled veteran of the US Armed Forces. The scholarship is open to all UNCSA graduate, undergraduate and high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. During 2018, a grant of $500 will be awarded to a recipient for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Scholarship is to provide money for educational supplies/costs. Award recipients are selected by the UNCSA Military Connected Student Task Force. Premise: A. $500 annual scholarship to provide money for educational supplies/costs B. Scholarship shall benefit a military connected student enrolled at UNCSA (graduate, undergraduate or high school) Eligibility Criteria: 1 st Choice - Student Veteran who has sustained a US military combat related injury or wound that qualifies as a disability according to the Veterans Administration (VA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)*; or, a Student Military Dependent whose parent or spouse has sustained a US military combat related injury or wound that qualifies as a disability according to the Veterans Administration (VA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)* 2 nd Choice - Student US Military Veteran or Student Active US Military (includes US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Reserve, Marine Corps, Navy, Navy Reserve) 3 rd Choice Student Military Dependent When two or more applicants are of equal qualification according to the categories noted above, additional factors such as financial need may be considered. Deadlines: April 1 Application opens April 15 Deadline to submit application April 16-23 Team members of the UNCSA Military Connected Student Task Force review applications and select two student awardees April 24 Scholarship recipients announced Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully read the criteria above. If you meet eligibility requirements and wish to apply for the Stanley M. Zedalis Military Affiliated Student Scholarship, please: Email the completed application form along with required documents attached by April 15 to finaid@uncsa.edu. Or, hand deliver the completed application form along with required documents attached by April 15 to the UNCSA Financial Aid Office 1
If you have questions regarding the application or the scholarship, contact: Erin Morin, UNCSA Registrar, morine@uncsa.edu / 336-770-3295, or Jorja Waybrant, UNCSA Coordinator Learning Resources, waybrantj@uncsa.edu To be considered for the Stanley M. Zedalis Military Affiliated Student Scholarship, your application and all required materials must be submitted and/or received no later than April 15, 2018, 11:59pm EDT. Applications received after the above-noted deadline will not be considered. *The ADA definition of a disability may be more inclusive than the VA in considering a functional limitation as a disability if the functional limitation affects: - major life activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working. - major bodily functions, which include functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine and reproductive functions. 2
Stanley M. Zedalis Military Affiliated Student Scholarship Application Applicant Name: Art School and Major: Expected Graduation Date: Telephone: Email Address: Mailing Address during School Year: Street City State Zip Code US Military Status: Veteran Active Military Military Dependent Do you have a US combat-related injury or wound with at least a 10% VA disability rating Yes* No Do you qualify as an individual with a disability under ADA? Yes* No *If yes, please submit documentation to the office of Disability Resources on campus for verification. Proof of service in the United States Armed Forces and/or military dependent status is to be submitted with application: DD214 Transfer of Benefits (dependents only) Are you currently receiving any military benefits? Yes No Have you filed a FAFSA and requested it be submitted to UNCSA? (not necessary for consideration for this scholarship) Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, or do you have any criminal, civil, military or UNCSA charges pending? Yes No 3
Short Essay: Please briefly describe yourself, your reason(s) for attending UNCSA, and your long term goals as an artist and citizen (250 word minimum). 4
By signing below, I attest that: a. I will be enrolled in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts as a graduate, undergraduate or high school student in fall of 2018. b. I give permission for the UNCSA Financial Aid Office to rank my application among applicants to demonstrate need. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE Please note: This is a self-renewing application unless we are informed otherwise. 5