Scholarship Application 2014

Application Deadline Monday, February 17, 2014

Recipients must be available to attend the Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 pm. in the Branford House. Family members are encouraged to attend.

Students submit a common application for all Avery Point scholarships.

Scholarship workshops will be held on Monday, February 3rdfrom 12:15 -1:15pm and Thursday, February 5th from 4:45 – 5:30pm in the Student Union for students who want more information about the scholarships, or who would like assistance writing the essay or list of accomplishments.

Students must submit:

  1. Application Cover Sheet
  2. A 500-800 word essay on the following topic:

Reflect on your past and tell us how receiving an Avery Point scholarship would help you

to achieve your educational goals.

  1. Two letters of recommendation, written within the past year. At least one letter must be an academic recommendation, written specifically for this scholarship application.
  2. Attach a separate list of accomplishments, community service and Avery Point involvement activities since becoming a UConn student.

Minimum criteria to apply (additional criteria is noted on the list for each scholarship).

  1. The student must be a matriculating Avery Point student.
  2. The student must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point.
  3. The student must have been enrolled at Avery Point for a minimum of two courses during the fall term and two during the spring term of the academic year in which the award is given.
  4. The student must attend the Avery Point campus during the fall 2014 semester.
  5. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and a minimum fall semester GPA of 2.0.

Available Awards

  • High GPA
  • Financial Need
  • Non-traditional women
  • Student Support Services
  • Avery Point majors (English, American Studies, Maritime Studies, Marine Sciences, General Studies)
  • Campus involvement

UConn-Avery Point Scholarship Cover Sheet

Avery Point Scholarship Application 2014

Application Deadline Monday, February 17, 2014

Last Name / First Name / MI
Student ID (PeopleSoft #) / E-mail address
Mailing address
Home Phone ( ) / Cell Phone ( )
School or College (Program) / Major (Plan)
Parents’ and/or spouses’ name
Affidavit:
I give my consent to University officials to disclose information they deem appropriate, regarding my performance and standing at the University and otherwise to members of the Avery Point Scholarship Committee. I understand that any information submitted on the application may be used as part of the Scholarship Program in September. I consent to have my name, major, grade point average, hometown, scholarship received, and any other pertinent information released to the press for publication in the local newspaper.
I also agree to attend the Scholarship Dinner to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM.
Signature Date
Return by Monday, February 17 to: Joyce R. Wood, Bursar’s Office
Branford House Room 312
University of Connecticut at Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
Fax (860) 405-9075
Or e-mail to

For Office Use

  • Cover sheet
  • Essay
  • Letters of recommendation
  • List of accomplishments
  • Matriculating/Avery Point
  • 12 credits at UCAP
  • At Avery Point for 2 courses each during the fall and spring
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and semester GPA of 2.0.