Walter J. Knapp Scholarship Columbus State Community College ...

Walter J. Knapp ScholarshipColumbus State Community College2014-2015 Scholarship Application GuidelinesScholarship Information:• Scholarships are available for Autumn and Spring Semesters (scholarship will bedisbursed in equal disbursements) during the 2014-2015 academic year.• 24 scholarships for $1000 will be awarded for the year.Eligibility Criteria:• Must meet CSCC’s in-state residency requirements for 2014-2015.• Have completed high school requirements or its equivalency prior to June 30, 2014.Applicant must enroll and complete full-time classes during Autumn and Spring Semestersof the 2014-2015 academic year and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage at Columbus State.• Must have applied for and be eligible for the Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan. NOTE:The 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application must be filedto determine eligibility; the filing deadline for this scholarship application is June 1, 2014.You can complete the FAFSA application online at: www.fafsa.gov. CSCC’s 6 digit schoolcode is 006867.Application Process:To qualify for consideration please submit the following documents:1. Completed Walter J. Knapp scholarship application2. Personal Statement – On a separate sheet of paper, please describe your academic goalsand how CSCC will help you achieve those goals(Personal Statement should be typed and NOT be more than 200 words.)3. Official high school transcript (showing proof of graduation OR documentation of high schoolgraduation equivalency)NOTE: You must turn in a high school transcript with this application. If you have previouslyturned in a transcript to the College, it will NOT be used for this scholarship.4. College transcript (if previously attended any college)Selection Criteria:• High school and college academic records (if applicable)• School activities and community services• Financial Need• Personal StatementRETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION BY July 1, 2014 TO:Columbus State Community CollegeAttn: Scholarship CoordinatorFinancial Aid Office550 East Spring Street. P. O. Box 1609Columbus, OH 43215Scholarship Winners will be notified by: August 15, 2014Applications received without required documentation will not be considered.

Walter J. Knapp Scholarship ApplicationColumbus State Community CollegeApplication must be completed in black ink or typedAPPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2014NAMEADDRESSStreet City ZipCOUGAR IDHOME PHONEPlease circle one: High School Diploma GED Home SchooledIf high school, name of high schoolHigh School NameGraduation Date:Program of study (intended major) you plan to enroll in at Columbus State:List all high school and/or community activities and organizations you have been involved with and the extent of yourinvolvement:List all honors and awards – school related and non-school related:Employment Record – (employment, position, dates of employment):Personal Statement: On a separate sheet, please describe your academic goals and how CSCC will help you achieve thosegoals (Personal Statement should be typed and NOT be more than 200 words.).CERTIFICATIONAll Applicants Must Sign Below:I authorize the release of all application materials, including references, transcripts and financial need information to members ofthe scholarship selection committee. In the event that I am awarded a scholarship, this information may be released to the mediaand my academic transcript may be released to the scholarship sponsor(s).SignatureDatePLEASE NOTE: All students must attach an Official high school transcript (showing proof of graduation ORdocumentation of high school graduation equivalency) and a College transcript (if previously attended).Please review the Walter Knapp Scholarship Application Guidelines to ensure all required documentsneeded to have a complete scholarship application. Applications received without required documentationwill not be considered.