YUMACATS
U of A Yuma Programs
The Yuma Alumni Club of the University of Arizona will be awarding several scholarships for students registering for the UA Yuma Programs during the 2015-2016 academic year. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY Jan. 16, 2015- NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED!! The scholarship committee adheres to the University of Arizona’s non-discrimination policy (http://equity.arizona.edu/policies).
Eligibility requirements for these scholarships are:
1. Yuma County resident who has attended Arizona Western College and will be enrolling for the first time in one of the UA Yuma Programs Fall 2015
2. Cumulative college grade point average (Cum. GPA) of 3.00 or better.
Applications will be judged on merit, not financial need. In the past, these scholarships have ranged in value from $500 to $2500 and must be used during the 2015-2016 academic year. Recipients will be able to accept this scholarship as well as any others received by other clubs, organizations or the University. Each scholarship recipient is required to complete a minimum of 12 units and GPA of 2.5 or better to receive second semester funds. These scholarship funds will be administered by the UA Alumni Association and the UA Scholarship offices. Within 2 weeks of packet deadline, an email will be sent to you confirming receipt of your completed scholarship application packet by the Scholarship Committee. All application packets will be screened. You will receive an email by late March indicating whether you are being invited for a personal interview or have been eliminated from the pool of applicants. If you receive a scholarship you are required to attend the Yuma Alumni Club annual Scholarship Awards BBQ in late April to receive your award.
Your application packet must be submitted to the AWC Financial Aid office or UA in Yuma office on the AWC campus no later than Jan. 16, 2015 and include the following in this order:
1. Application Form- Do not include a cover page or picture
2. Resume- your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience, community service, and any other information you deem important (See instructions on next page)
3. Personal essay- No more than 500 words. You are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important to you, including the following:
· major field of study and why (what interests and experiences led to your choice)
· description of your strengths, character, personality traits
· an experience you’ve had in your life that you believe will help you be successful
4. Copy of your transcripts (unofficial accepted) from high school PLUS college.
5. Reference Request forms (3 required) completed by adults you are not related to: teachers, counselors, academic advisors, employers, etc. (each in sealed envelope)
6. Confidential Rating Sheet completed by major advisor or professor (MUST BE in sealed and signed envelope)
7. Email address- all notifications will be by email. Make sure this is an email you check regularly.
Send an email to Gay Thrower when you submit your packet. In the subject line of email, list your name, date submitted to the AWC financial aid office or UAY and list the UAY Program you are entering.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT COMMITTEE CHAIR:
GAY THROWER (928-580-5395/ )
YUMA ALUMNI CLUB
UA IN YUMA PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications must be submitted by Jan. 16, 2015 to AWC Financial Aid Office
Student Information:
Full Name / Prefer to be called / DOBAddress / Telephone
( ) - / UA Student ID
City / ZIP / E-mail you check regularly
High School / Grad. Yr. / Class Rank / Class Size
/ / Unweighted /Weighted HS GPA
/
College/University attended:
School/ City/ State / Dates attended / Units completed / Units in progress / Cum. GPA
Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) Information:
NameAddress / Telephone
City / ZIP / E-mail
POSSIBLE/PLANNED MAJOR(S) ______
Have you applied to the UA? ___YES ___NO Have you been accepted to the UA? ___YES ___NO
ATTACH A RESUME WHICH INCLUDES IN THIS ORDER:
· NAME/DOB/ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL
· CUMULATIVE GPA- UNWEIGHTED/ WEIGHTED
· ACTIVITIES (SCHOOL/COMMUNITY/EMPLOYMENT-INCLUDING JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK) IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE TO YOU
· ANY SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC HONORS/AWARDS/SPECIAL RECOGNITION RECEIVED
Please review your application packet carefully to make sure you have answered all questions completely and accurately. NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!!
Certification: By signing below, I acknowledge that all of the information set forth herein is true and complete. I authorize the University of Arizona Financial Aid Office to release my academic and financial need information as requested by the University of Arizona Alumni Association and Yuma UA Alumni Club. I understand that this information will be used only to determine my scholarship eligibility.
X ______Date ______
For additional information, contact the committee chair:
Gay Thrower (928-580-5395/ )
Reference Request
______/______/______
Applicant’s Name Today’s Date- mm/dd/yyyy
The above named student has submitted an application for the Yuma UA Alumni Club scholarship and
has listed you as a reference. This is vital to the Yuma UA Alumni Scholarship Committee in the selection of the best and brightest in the Yuma area for these scholarships. Information provided in this reference WILL NOT be shared with the student unless you specify differently in the “Comments” section below. When Reference Request is completed, please return to the student in a sealed envelope. Student must submit completed application packet including this reference by Jan. 16, 2015.
Please rate the student in these areas by checking the appropriate box:
Excellent / Good / Fair / PoorWork habits
Perseverance
Maturity
Adjustability
Integrity
Initiative
I would/ would not recommend this student because:
______
I believe this student’s main talents and abilities are:
______
Comments:
______
Number of years you’ve known this student______
In what capacity do you know this student?______
______
______
Signature Print your name
Organization and title
______
Street Address City State Zip Code
______
Email Address
Please make sure we can read your writing. THANK YOU for assisting this student!
YUMACATS- UA Alumni Club Scholarship Committee
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION
YUMA ALUMNI CLUB
CONFIDENTIAL RATING SHEET
(Completed by either your major advisor or professor in your major )
APPLICANT'S NAME______
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSON FILLING OUT THIS FORM:
EACH APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A RATING INDICATING YOUR PREDICTION FOR THIS APPLICANT'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. BASE YOUR RATING ON THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NOW HAVE OF THIS STUDENT AS COMPARED TO THE STANDARDS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO CONTINUE RECEIVING THIS SCHOLARSHIP (2.5 GPA WITH MINIMUM 12 CREDITS PER SEMESTER). CIRCLE THE NUMBER THAT BEST REFLECTS YOUR OPINION. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS MAY BE ADDED. THIS RATING WILL BE SEEN ONLY BY THE YUMA UA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. YOUR HONEST RESPONSE ON THIS SCALE IS APPRECIATED.
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LITTLE MODERATE EXTREMELY
CHANCE OF CHANCE OF HIGH CHANCE
SUCCESS SUCCESS OF SUCCESS
COMMENTS:______
______
______/___/______
SIGNATURE DATE POSITION / SCHOOL
INSERT THIS RATING SHEET IN AN ENVELOPE, SEAL, THEN SIGN YOUR NAME ACROSS THE SEALED ENVELOPE FLAP BEFORE RETURNING TO STUDENT TO INCLUDE IN THEIR PACKET. NO APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THIS CONFIDENTIAL RATING SHEET IS RECEIVED IN A SIGNED, SEALED ENVELOPE. EACH STUDENT MUST SUBMIT THEIR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET, WHICH INCLUDES THIS SEALED RATING FORM NO LATER THAN Jan. 16, 2015.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN HELPING US FIND THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THESE SUBSTANTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS. If you have any questions, please contact committee chair:
Gay Thrower (c-928-580-5395/ )
YUMACATS
The YUMA ALUMNI CLUB of the UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA