University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 UNLV Engelstad Scholars Program ApplicationProgram Application Information:This form is for current high school seniors interested in applying to the UNLV Engelstad Scholars Program for Fall 2021 admission.The priority deadline for this application is December 15, 2020.All sections of this application are required to be completed unless otherwise noted.The sections of this application include:Applicant InformationAcademic InformationService and Leadership HistoryApplication EssaysReference InformationApplication AgreementDirections for emailing or mailing your application are provided at the end.Applicant InformationLegal NameFirstMiddle InitialLastPreferred Name (Optional) - Please provide your preferred name if it is different from your legal name.FirstMiddle InitialLastEmail Address - Please provide an email address that you check regularly. Communication regarding your application status will be primarily conducted via this email address.Phone Number - Please provide a phone number where you can be contacted.NSHE Number - Your NSHE number is your MyUNLV login, which was mailed to you when UNLV received your admissions application.Pronouns - What pronouns do you use? Learn more about pronouns here: InformationHigh School Attended - Applicants for Fall 2021 admittance to the program must be current high school seniors from a Clark County high school. Please provide your high school name.Unweighted High School GPA - Please provide your unweighted high school GPA. This number will be verified as part of the application process.Intended Major at UNLV - Please list your intended major field of study when you begin at UNLV next fall. You may also list Undeclared/Exploratory if you are unsure at this time.Do you identify as a first-generation college student? - Being a first-generation college student means that you are coming from a family where neither of your parents or guardians (or generations before them) have obtained a bachelor's degree from a US institution. Type Yes or No.Unofficial Transcript (Optional) - You may attach a copy of your unofficial transcript if you wish. If you choose to do so, please type Yes in the box. Otherwise type No.UNLV Academic Program Participation - Please place an X in the box next to all UNLV programs for which you are currently or for which you are planning to be a participant.GEAR UPLSAMPTRIO College Prep & Adult Programs (UB, ETS, EOC)Honors CollegeTRIO Student Support ServicesUNLV PRIDE (First-Generation Student Orientation Program)Title III AANAPISINone of the above/I am not sure at this timeService and Leadership HistoryTwo of the three main values of the Engelstad Scholars Program are service and leadership. As part of your application, the Selection Committee is excited to learn about all activities you participated in during high school that demonstrate your previous commitment to community engagement/service and your experiences that have helped you develop as a future leader. The Selection Committee requests that you submit a list of your experiences during high school - these may include work/employment, extracurricular activities, student organizations, faith-based organizations, and any other activities you feel compelled to include.DIRECTIONS: Please submit either:- one document with all of the requested information, OR- two documents that cover the information requested (such as a resume and a separate community service log).For each experience in this list, you are encouraged to include:1. the name of the organization/company where the activity took place2. a brief description of tasks completed or responsibilities held3. the duration of your participation in the activity (one day, 2 years, etc.), and4. any specific role you held while participating.If you are seeking tips on how to create a high school student resume, you are encouraged to visit of Experience Document 1 - Please place an X next to the option you have chosen below:___ I choose to attach a separate document.___ I choose to type/write my document here:List of Experience Document 2 (Optional) - Please place an X next to the option you have chosen below:___ I choose to attach a separate document.___ I choose to type/write my document here:Application EssaysEssay 1 - In 400 words or less, please describe how you would define community leadership. Provide an example of how you have performed community leadership through service. Please place an X next to the option you have chosen below:___ I choose to attach a separate document.___ I choose to type/write my document here:Essay 2 - In 400 words or less, please name one specific academic or career goal that you have for yourself, and identify what skills you will develop or what you will learn from this participation in this program that will help you make progress towards that goal. Please place an X next to the option you have chosen below:___ I choose to attach a separate document.___ I choose to type/write my document here: Reference InformationAs part of the application process, we request that you provide the name and email address for one reference who can speak to your knowledge, skills, and readiness for this scholarship program. This person cannot be a close friend or family member but instead should be someone who can evaluate your academic performance and is familiar with your experiences with community service. If you do not have a reference who fits this criteria, please provide a reference for someone who can speak to your academic performance and capabilities (such as a current or former high school teacher). We will only contact this reference if additional information regarding your application will assist the application review committee in making final decisions.Name of ReferenceEmail AddressApplication AgreementDemonstration of Financial Need - Your application can be processed more quickly if your financial information has already been sent into the UNLV Financial Aid office. If you are able to complete the FAFSA, please do so. If you are unable to, please plan to complete the UNLV Alternate Need Determination Form (found here: ). Please place an X next to the method you plan to use to demonstrate financial need:___ I choose to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)___ I choose to complete the UNLV Alternate Need Determination FormAdditional Information - If you would like to provide the Application Review Committee with any additional information regarding your application, please provide it here.Agreement Signature - Please certify that you have reviewed the program eligibility and continuation requirements as outlined here: or Type Name:Date:Directions For Submitting Your ApplicationOnce you have completed all of the above steps, you have two options for submitting your completed application:Option 1 – You can email your completed application form and any attachments to the Engelstad Scholars Program Coordinator at engelstadscholars@unlv.eduOption 2 – You can mail your completed application form and any attachments to the following address:Engelstad Scholars Program CoordinatorService Learning & LeadershipMail Stop 2008University of Nevada, Las Vegas4505 South Maryland ParkwayLas Vegas, NV 89154-2008Once we have received your materials, we will send you a confirmation email letting you know that they have successfully arrived. Thank you for submitting an application to the UNLV Engelstad Scholars Program!QUESTIONSPlease direct questions regarding the Engelstad Scholars’ Program to the Engelstad Scholars Program Coordinator at engelstadscholars@unlv.edu or at 702-895-5608. ................
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