SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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1 Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veterans Line Worker SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Scholarship is available for part-time or full-time students, who are veterans of the U.S. military service including the National Guard and are members of Lake Region Electric Cooperative. Thank you. 1

2 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Through the generosity of Lake Region Electric Cooperative, the Wadena Area College Foundation is able to offer Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veteran s Line Worker Scholarship. The amount of the award is $1500 and will be applied to the students financial aid account. Eligibility requirements have been established by donor and the Foundation s Scholarship and Grants Committee. Eligibility requirements for the Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veteran s Line Worker Scholarship may include: enrollment in a particular program or for a minimum number of credits, a minimum GPA, financial need, and proof of veterans status. Scholarship application deadline Completed applications must be received on or before March 1, Award notification will occur on May 1, General requirements Applicants must be accepted for admission at Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena Campus. Applicant must be a veteran of any branch of the military, including the National Guard. Documentation must accompany the application. Honorable discharge or commander recommendation. The applicant must document her/his eligibility by submitting a fully-completed application as instructed. Current students must be in good standing with the college. A complete scholarship application consists of: Part 1: Application form Part 2: Narrative Part 3: Recommendations Unofficial transcripts (We may request an official transcript upon award.) All parts must be submitted as one packet to the Committee in order to be considered for a scholarship. Specific instructions for completing each part are outlined in the application itself. You need to submit the transcript from the institution you most recently attended. If you are a current M State student with at least one semester completed, submit an M State transcript. If you attended a college other than M State, submit the transcript from that college. If you have obtained a GED certificate and have not attended any other college or university, submit a copy of your GED certificate. It often takes time to get letters of recommendation and transcripts. If you are planning to apply for a scholarship, we encourage you to contact the registrar s office at the college as soon as possible to request a transcript, and to ask the people writing your recommendations to do so as soon as possible. Late or missing transcripts and recommendations are the most common reason quality scholarship applications are rejected. Submitting applications Mail or drop off the entire application packet to: Wadena Area College Foundation Office M State Wadena Campus 405 Colfax Ave SW Wadena MN The M State and Foundation staff members are happy to answer questions about the application process. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Laymon Chief Development and Alumni Officer denise.laymon@minnesota.edu

3 Scholarship Application Evaluation Scale 1. Professional Goals words or less (0 4 points) Describe the professional goals you would like to achieve in two to four years. If you are enrolling in a specific program, tell us why you have chosen this course of study. If you are enrolling in a general program, please tell us how this will help you meet your goals. 4 points Exceptional level of growth through specific, realistic attainable goals 3 points Above average level of growth (as above) 2 points Average level of growth (as above) 1 point Below average level of growth (as above) 0 points Narrative inadequate 2. Financial Need to 300 words (0 5 points) Please describe your personal circumstances regarding financial need and the impact the scholarship will have on your situation. Applicants should discuss whether they intend to work while attending M State - Wadena Campus. Please highlight and outline your current and previous work experience and discuss how you have saved or prepared for the cost of college, work/life balance, and other ways in which your work experiences influence your need. 5 points Exceptional circumstances regarding financial need 4 points Above average level (as above) 3 points Average level (as above) 2 points Below average 1 point Well below average (as above) 0 point Narrative inadequate 3. Service Accomplishments to 200 words (0-4 points) Please describe your service accomplishments of which you are most proud. This can include but isn t limited to your participation in activities, leadership positions awards received, etc. 4 points Exceptional level of leadership, and service involvement 3 points Above average level (as above) 2 points Average level of growth (as above) 1 point Below average level of growth (as above) 0 point Narrative inadequate 4. College Choice - 50 to 100 words (0 4 POINTS) Please tell us why you chose M State - Wadena Campus for your education and training. Recommendation #1 (0 4 points) 4 points Comments indicate exceptional achievement/effort, potential for success, leadership ability 3 points Comments indicate above average achievement/effort, potential for success, leadership ability 2 points Comments indicate average achievement/effort, potential for success, leadership ability 1 point Comments indicate below average achievement/effort, potential for success, leadership ability 0 point Recommendation inadequate Recommendation #2 Same as above. Extra Credit Neatness, completeness and standard English Cumulative Grade Point Average 4 points points points point point Below 1.0 (0 4 points) (0 2 points) (0 4 points) 3

4 PART 1 Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veterans Line Worker Scholarship & Wadena Area College Foundation Application Form Please provide the information requested below by completing the blanks and checking appropriate boxes for each category relevant to your application(s). ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. PERSONAL/DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Full Legal Name: Street Address: First Middle Initial Last County City State Zip Telephone (with area code) address: Please complete the following information needed for identification purposes only (the below information will not be shared): M State College ID #: Date of Birth: Last 4 digits of Social Security #: Please check the following information: Gender: Female Male Do you volunteer/participate in community service or belong to any social/ service clubs? If so, please elaborate in narrative Part 2, question #3. Yes No Where? Please list your branch of service: Please list your last two jobs: Employer name and address: List position held and job duties: Date employed: PROGRAMMATIC INFORMATION Program you will be enrolled in: What semester of your program will you be in? How many credits per semester will you register for? Full-Time (12+ credits) Part-time (< 12 credits) Note: Certain scholarships require full-time enrollment, which is 12 credits or more per semester. If you receive a scholarship, may the college publish your name in regional media? Yes No If you receive a scholarship, attendance is required at the scholarship awards program. Your attendance is very important to us. The awards program is held in the spring of each year. You will be notified of the date in your award letter, should you receive a scholarship. Applicant s Signature: Date: Please return Parts 1, 2 and 3 to: Wadena Area College Foundation M State - Wadena Campus 405 Colfax Avenue SW Wadena MN

5 PART 2 Scholarship Narrative Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veterans Line Worker Scholarship & Wadena Area College Foundation Application Form You are required to answer four questions to be considered for a scholarship. This section provides the Scholarship and Grants Committee with specific information to determine how well you meet scholarship criteria. For this reason and because this is a competitive process, you are encouraged to be thorough in your answers. Essay format: Use a separate piece of 8 1/2 x 11 white paper; type or use a computer. Simply label your document Part 2 with your name at the top. Number each of your responses to correspond to the number of the question. Double space the body of your essay and use a one-inch margin all around. If you do not have a computer, you can access one at the M State Wadena Campus or a public library. 1. Professional Goals 150 words or less Please describe the professional goals you would like to achieve in two to four years. If you are enrolling in a specific program, tell us why you have chosen this course of study. If you are enrolling in general courses, please tell us how this will help you meet your goals. 2. Financial Need 100 to 300 words Please describe your circumstances regarding financial need and the impact a scholarship will have on your situation. Applicants should discuss whether they intend to work while attending M State. Please highlight and outline your current and previous work experiences and discuss how you have saved or prepared for the cost of college, work/life balance (single income/dual income/multiple jobs, etc.,) and other ways in which your work experiences influence your need. 3. Accomplishments/Community Involvement 100 to 200 words Please describe the personal and/or professional accomplishments of which you are most proud. This is particularly important for some of the scholarships we award. This can include but isn t limited to your participation in organizations/activities outside of school, leadership positions you have held in organizations, academic and other awards received, etc. Please include community volunteering or service that is either formal or informal and done in consultation with local nonprofit, governmental and community-based organizations, as designed to improve the quality of life for community members. 4. College Choice 50 to 100 words Please tell us why you chose M State for your education and training. Thank You from the Foundation Scholarship Committee. 5

6 PART 3 Scholarship Recommendations Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veterans Line Worker Scholarship & Wadena Area College Foundation Application Form To Applicant: Two recommendations are required for each scholarship application. Please consider your references carefully as those individuals provide key information to the committee on how well you meet scholarship criteria. Two forms are enclosed here. Please pass one form to each person you are asking to recommend you. Please explain that the form should be completed entirely and returned to you in a sealed envelope. Both recommendations should be included in your application packet. Recommendations from family members, spouses or significant others are not acceptable. To Reference: Please provide all of the following information and return this form to the applicant in a sealed envelope. RECOMMENDATION FOR: Scholarship Applicant 1. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE APPLICANT: Teacher/Instructor/Counselor Employer/Supervisor Other (please circle one) (please circle one) (please identify) 2. PLEASE NOTE HOW LONG YOU HAVE KNOWN APPLICANT: (please indicate years or months) (you may submit a separate letter if you prefer or attach additional information to this form) 3. I recommend the applicant because: Please print your first and last name: Signed: Date: Please return to applicant in sealed envelope. THANK YOU from the Foundation Scholarship Committee 6

7 PART 3 Scholarship Recommendations Lake Region Electric Cooperative Veterans Line Worker Scholarship & Wadena Area College Foundation Application Form To Applicant: Two recommendations are required for each scholarship application. Please consider your references carefully as those individuals provide key information to the committee on how well you meet scholarship criteria. Two forms are enclosed here. Please provide one form to each person you are asking to recommend you. Please explain that the form should be completed entirely and returned to you in a sealed envelope. Both recommendations should be included in your application packet. Recommendations from family members, spouses or significant others are not acceptable. To Reference: Please provide all of the following information and return this form to the Applicant in a sealed envelope. RECOMMENDATION FOR: Scholarship Applicant 1. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE APPLICANT: Teacher/Instructor/Counselor Employer/Supervisor Other (please circle one) (please circle one) (please identify) 2. PLEASE NOTE HOW LONG YOU HAVE KNOWN APPLICANT: (please indicate years or months) (you may submit a separate letter if you prefer or attach additional information to this form) 3. I recommend the applicant because: Please print your First and Last Name: Signed: Date: Please return to applicant in sealed envelope. THANK YOU from the Foundation Scholarship Committee 7