20-2021 Woman’s Club Scholarship - University of Kentucky

2020-2021 University of Kentucky Woman's Club Scholarship

DEADLINE MARCH 2, 2020

The University of Kentucky Woman's Club was founded in 1909. Through the years, the Club has sponsored many activities for the benefit of University students. Club members, who work on various fund-raising activities, make these scholarship awards for students possible.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Applicants may be full-time or part-time undergraduate students who are currently enrolled and attending UK. Scholarships covering up to full tuition at the resident rate will be awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year to undergraduate students who are considered Kentucky residents for tuition and fee purposes. Consideration will be given to nontraditional women students with financial need. Nontraditional is defined as students who might have returned to college after an absence of some years or did not enter college directly upon graduation from high school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a cumulative UK GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a minimum of 12 UK undergraduate credit hours. Former community college students must have earned 12 UK credit hours in addition to any community college hours. Applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by March 2, 2020. Applicants must be residents of Kentucky as defined by the Registrar for tuition and fee purposes. Applicants must be currently enrolled in classes in a degree program at the University of Kentucky as either full-time or part-time undergraduate students. Part-time students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester. Current members of the UK Woman's Club are ineligible. Students receiving tuition scholarships from other sources, including the UK Employee Education Program, are only eligible to receive UKWC scholarships in an amount not covered by other tuition scholarships.

DEADLINE Completed applications must be received in 217 Funkhouser Building by 4:30 p.m. on March 2, 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. An application form is on the next page.

SELECTION PROCESS Information will be verified and applications will be forwarded to the UKWC Scholarship Committee for final selection before the end of the spring semester. Finalists will be required to attend a personal interview. The decisions of the UK Woman's Club are final.

INFORMATION For more information please contact:

Office of Academic Scholarships 217 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054 (859) 257-4198

uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/

University of Kentucky Woman's Club Scholarship Application Form

Applications which do not meet eligibility requirements or are received after the deadline will not be considered.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2, 2020. 2. Complete areas I, II, and III of this application form. Be sure to sign and date your application. Print legibly. 3. Attach a typed essay of 500 words or less that describes why you should be considered for this scholarship.

Please include information about yourself and your academic and career goals. 4. Attach a typed, one-page resume. 5. Submit a completed application form, resume, and typed essay by 4:30 p.m., March 2, 2020.

Mail or deliver to:

Scholarship Coordinator, Student Financial Aid 217 Funkhouser Building University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506-0054

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION ? Please Print

Name:

Last

First

MI

UK ID:

E-mail Address:*

Phone: Address:

Street

Cell:

Birthdate:

Apt. Number

City

State

Zip Code

Are you a resident of Kentucky as defined by the UK Registrar for tuition purposes? Yes No

Have you submitted the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Yes No Where did you learn about this scholarship opportunity? UK Website Social Media UKnow Dept. Email

Faculty/Staff/Advisor Fin. Aid/Scholarship Office Newsletter Friend Other

II. EDUCATION (at time of application) ? Please Print

Current Cumulative UK GPA:

Anticipated Date of Graduation:

Current Student Status: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other

Do you plan to attend: Part-time (6 to 11 hours) or Full-time (12 or more hours)

List all colleges attended beginning with the University of Kentucky.

Name, City & State

Hours Completed

GPA

Degree Awarded

University of Kentucky ? Lexington, KY (12 hours minimum)

If your course load changes from the number of hours listed on this application, you are required to submit a letter of explanation to be reviewed by the UKWC Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 22172, Lexington, KY 40522-2172.

College:

III. SIGNATURE

Major:

I certify to the best of my knowledge that all information provided on this scholarship application form and on the attached materials is true and accurate. I authorize the University of Kentucky to share my FAFSA information and academic transcript with the UK Woman's Club Scholarship Committee.

Signature:

*Notification of awards will be emailed to the address provided on this form.

Date: An Equal Opportunity University

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