2012-2013 CSUGOIZUETA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was made possible by the Goizueta Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. Established by Roberto C. Goizueta, former chairman of Coca-Cola, the Goizueta Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of determined Hispanic individuals and their families through education.

ColumbusStateUniversity is committed to contribute to this mission by increasing the population of Hispanic teachers in Georgia. Therefore, this need-based scholarship will coverup to tuition and fees for one full academic year. Additionally, this uniqueprogram provides recipients with a bilingual advisor who will guide them through their college career, engage them in the local Hispanic community and campus activities, and maintain strong ties with their families.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be an undergraduate student accepted for admission at Columbus State University (CSU)
  • Establish financial need as determined by the CSU Financial Aid Office. Complete the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at List CSU’s code 001561.
  • Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage with family residing in the U.S.
  • Be in good academic standing.
  • Preference given to incoming freshmen in the College of Education.
  • Submit the following by May 1st , 2012:
  • CSU Goizueta Foundation Scholarship essay and application. For more information please visit the website at:
  • At least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member or local sponsor in the community .
  • TheFAFSA to the U.S. Department of Education

For more information, contact:

Margarita Velasquez, Hispanic Recruiter/Advisor

Recruitment / Enrollment Management

ColumbusStateUniversity

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA31907

(706) 507-8850

GOIZUETA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline- May1st, 2012

Please type or print all responses.

Full Name ______

Street Address______

City______State______Zip ______

Social Security Number______CSU ID#______

Telephone Number______E-mail______

Major______Grade Level______

Ethnic Origin______Country______

Name of Family Member Residing in the U.S. ______

Street Address______

City______State______Zip ______

Relationship to applicant______

I certify that the information furnished in this application is complete and true.

Student Signature______Date (MM/DD/YYYY)______

NOTE: The FAFSA form must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. The completed application, essay, and letters of recommendation must be mailed to:

Margarita Velasquez

Recruitment Office – Enrollment Management

ColumbusStateUniversity

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA31907

CSU GOIZUETA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

Instructions: Using a 10 point font, please answer one of the following questions in one page and submit it with your completed application packet by May 1st, 2012.

  • Please identify a significant need that Hispanic families in Georgia face today, and describe how you will use your college education to address this need. Please use specific examples.
  • Please identify three major concerns for Hispanic high school students when pursuing a college education, and explain how colleges and universities canassist in addressingeach concern. Please provide specific examples.