PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK

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1 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS This Scholarship Handbook is for INFORMATION ONLY and is subject to change as promulgated by the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees Pensacola State College Scholarship Policy Committee Prepared By Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office Revised January 2012

2 INDEX Scholarship Handbook Location...3 Pensacola State College Scholarships - General Information...4 ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Excellence Scholarships...8 Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Scholarship...10 Honors Scholarship...12 Outstanding Minority Scholarship...13 Pensacola State College Academic Scholarship...15 Presidential Scholarship...17 Principals' Scholarship...18 Scholar Athlete Scholarship...20 Sophomore Restricted Scholarship...21 Sophomore Unrestricted Scholarship...22 Two + Two (2+2) Scholarship University of Florida IFAS...23 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE NON-ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS GED Excellence Scholarship...25 Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support...27 Dean, Milton Campus...28 Dean, Warrington Campus...29 Special Presidential Award...30 OTHER Pensacola State College Foundation Scholarships

3 SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK DISTRIBUTION The Pensacola State College Scholarship Handbook contains information about scholarships awarded by Pensacola State College. The information contained in this book includes each scholarship s eligibility criteria, application procedures, deadlines, awards, and point of contact. The Pensacola State College Scholarship Handbook is for information ONLY and is subject to change as promulgated by Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees and the Pensacola State College Scholarship Policy Committee. The Pensacola State College Scholarship Handbook is available as a reference to all faculty and staff and located on the college s intranet at: Distribution of Scholarship Handbooks is made to the following: Escambia County High Schools Santa Rosa County High Schools Aletheia Christian Academy Central High School East Hill Christian High School Gulf Breeze High School Escambia High School Jay High School Northview High School Locklin Vocational Center Pensacola Catholic High School Milton High School Pensacola High School Navarre High School Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts Pace High School Pine Forest High School Santa Rosa Adult School Pensacola State College Collegiate High School Tate High School Washington High School West Florida High School of Advanced Technology 3

4 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 1. General Scholarship Information: a. The President's Scholarship, the Two Plus Two (2 + 2) UFIFAS, and the Academic Excellence Scholarship will be two year awards (two consecutive academic years). b. All other scholarships will be for a defined period of time, which may be up to one academic year. 2. Scholarship Eligibility: a. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. All scholarship applicants must have a completed Application for Admission to Pensacola State College on file with the Admissions Office. Students who have been attending Pensacola State College under the high school dual enrollment program must file a new admissions application upon graduation from high school. b. The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. c. Individuals who have completed an Associates or higher degree or have attempted or completed a total of 65 college credits or more are not eligible. d. Current high school seniors who submit a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application prior to their high school graduation must attach an official copy of their high school transcript showing all work completed through the first semester of grade 12. Upon graduation from high school, students must provide an official final copy of their high school transcript to the Pensacola State College Admissions Office. Failure to provide this copy may result in the application not being considered for available scholarships. Some scholarships require the grade point average to be based on academic courses only. Refer to the minimum selection criterion s paragraph in each scholarship listing for specific information. ACT or SAT scores, although not required, should be provided, as test scores may be used to determine eligibility for some scholarships. All home educated students must provide official documentation of registration with the district for grades 11 and 12; and either a minimum score of 520 computation and 521 verbal on the SAT; or a minimum score of 19 English, 20 Math, and 22 Reading on the ACT; or a minimum Reading 104, Writing 99, and Math 123 PERT test scores. This documentation must be on file with the college Admissions/Registrar Office. 4

5 e. If a scholarship applicant's high school graduation date is less than 10 years prior to the beginning date of the fall term, AND the applicant has not completed at least 12 college or vocational credits, the applicant must submit to the Pensacola State College Admissions Office an official copy of their high school transcript. For Pensacola State College scholarship purposes, selection consideration will be based on the high school grade point average. High school dual enrollment courses are considered in the high school GPA until at least 12 credits beyond the high school graduation. f. If a scholarship applicant's high school graduation date is more than 10 years prior to the beginning date of the fall term, applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 college prep, college or vocational credits at Pensacola State College and/or other college(s). The combined GPA from Pensacola State College and/or the other colleges will be used to determine the cumulative GPA. g. If a scholarship applicant has completed 12 or more college or vocational semester credits at Pensacola State College and has not attended other colleges or universities, the applicant submits only the Pensacola State College Scholarship Application to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office. For Pensacola State College scholarship selection purposes high school dual enrollment credits are not calculated in the totals for credits attempted and Pensacola State College GPA. h. If a scholarship applicant has completed 12 or more college or vocational credits at Pensacola State College and/or other college(s), the applicant must submit to the Pensacola State College Admissions Office an official copy of the college transcript(s) from the other college(s). The combined GPA from all colleges will be used to determine the cumulative. i. A student who has scored a 3000 or higher on the General Education Development Exam (GED) may be eligible to apply for the GED Excellence Scholarship. (See pages 25-26). j. Recipients of Pensacola State College Academic Merit Scholarships must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ("I") will not count toward the 12 credits. k. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students on academic warning, probation, suspension, suspension waiver or have other restrictions are not eligible for a Pensacola State College scholarship. (Refer to Standards of Academic Progress outlined in the Pensacola State College Catalog.) l. An appeal for an exception to the scholarship policies may be submitted to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office. The appeal must be in writing with a full explanation and documentation. The Director of Financial Aid or Scholarship Coordinator will either approve or deny the appeal. If the appeal is denied, it will be forwarded to the Pensacola State College Scholarship Policy Committee for consideration at their next scheduled committee meeting. 5

6 NOTE: It is the student s responsibility to ensure that all required documents are requested and received by the Pensacola State College Admissions Office and the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office as required by the published deadlines. 3. Pensacola State College Scholarship Applications may be obtained at the following locations: All high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Pensacola State College Milton Campus Financial Aid Office, Massey Admin. Bldg., Building 4200 Pensacola State College Pensacola Campus Financial Aid Office, Registration Center, Building 2 Pensacola State College Warrington Campus Financial Aid Office, T. Felton Harrison Building, Building 3600 Pensacola State College South Santa Rosa Center 5075 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, Florida Century Center 440 E. Hecker Rd. Century, FL Completed scholarship applications must be returned to any of the Pensacola State College locations by the published deadline. 4. Pensacola State College Academic and Non-Academic scholarship deadline dates are strictly enforced, unless stated otherwise in a specific scholarship program. DEADLINES FOR CONSIDERATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Fall term - on or before May 1, close of business Spring term - on or before November 1, close of business Summer term - on or before March 1, close of business If the deadline date listed falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, applications will be accepted on the following business day. For additional information, contact the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office, Pensacola Campus, Registration Center, Bldg. 2, visit the Pensacola State College Financial Aid web site at or call the Scholarship Office at (850)

7 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Excellence Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Honors Outstanding Minority Pensacola State College Academic Presidential Principals' Scholar Athlete Sophomore Restricted Sophomore Unrestricted Two Plus Two (2+2) University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science 7

8 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 per year One scholarship per department sponsoring a competition Two years Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms Each Year Pensacola State College Academic Department Pensacola State College Academic Department Head End of Spring Term of Second Year DESCRIPTION: A two year scholarship is awarded by each Academic Department or sponsor who conducts an Academic Excellence competition in their respective academic discipline, i.e. Visual Arts, Physical Sciences, Music and Theatre, and Academic Programs. Recipients may be required to major in the academic discipline or topic in which they competed. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Candidates must be current high school seniors who will enroll in Pensacola State College the following fall term. 2. The selected senior must have a minimum, cumulative high school, unweighted grade point average of 3.0 in academic course work. 3. The selected senior must complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and provide an official copy of their high school transcript at the time of the competition and before selection is confirmed. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Departments will determine their departmental competition, procedures, and criteria, and distribute this information to the local high schools to solicit student participation. 2. After the competition is held, the department head will submit to the Pensacola State College Vice President for Academic Affairs Office the names and required documentation of the selected students by April 1. The students documents will be reviewed, and final confirmation of eligibility must come from the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/ Scholarships Office before the departments notify the students of their selection. 3. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit Scholarship award, scholarship applicants must accurately complete and submit to the federal processor the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Pensacola State College school code The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need using the results of the FAFSA, as required by the state of Florida. 8

9 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP (Continued) Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year, each year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring, each year). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 3. Recipient may be required to major in the academic discipline in which they competed. Pensacola State College Departments/Programs Sponsoring Academic Excellence Competitions Pensacola Campus Biological/Physical Sciences Music &Theatre Visual Arts Milton Campus Academic Programs 9

10 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA (AKA) SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: $1,600 each award NUMBER OF AWARDS: One scholarship LENGTH OF AWARD: One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms SELECTION MADE BY: AKA Sorority Selection Committee POINT OF CONTACT: Cheryl Powell, (850) TERMINATION: End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship is awarded to the person nominated by the AKA Sorority Selection Committee. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Must be a debutante in the AKA Sorority with good academic standing. 2. Must have minimum of 3.0 cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average for high school academic course work. 3. Pass the PERT. 4. Must score at least five out of a possible eight on the Essay Writing Test. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Contact the AKA Sorority Coordinator listed above. 2. Once the winner is selected, the AKA Sorority Coordinator will contact the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office, who in turn, will contact the winner by mail with all the necessary information. 3. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit Scholarship award, scholarship applicants must accurately complete and submit to the federal processor the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Pensacola State College school code The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need using the results of the FAFSA, as required by the state of Florida. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 10

11 AKA SCHOLARSHIP (Continued) 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grade received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 11

12 HONORS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: Varies NUMBER OF AWARDS: Varies LENGTH OF AWARD: By semester, not to exceed two academic years SELECTION MADE BY: Honors Steering Committee POINT OF CONTACT: Dr. Charles Schuler, TERMINATION: Academic ineligibility or termination of the award's duration DESCRIPTION: The Pensacola State College Honors Program offers academically gifted students an integrated program of study that examines the relationships between the arts and sciences. Besides the classroom experience, students participate in seminars, field trips, scholarships and study abroad programs. The Honors Scholarship is primarily designed to augment partial scholarships. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Acceptance into the Honors Program 2. Additional requirements Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 as reported by the high school at the end of first semester senior year and be eligible to enroll in ENC 1101, MAC 1105 and have no reading requirement OR ACT Reading - minimum of 23 English - minimum of 23 Math - minimum of 23 OR SAT Verbal (Reading/English) - minimum of 550 Quantitative (Math) - minimum of 550 APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Complete the Honors Program application, which includes the Honors Scholarship application form. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 3 credit hours each term (fall and spring). The student must maintain an overall 3.2 cumulative grade point average and participate in Robinson Honors meetings and scholastic activities. 12

13 OUTSTANDING MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 each award One scholarship per high school One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms High School Principal High School Principal End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship is awarded to a minority (Alaskan Native, Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Asian/Pacific Islander) high school senior from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. NOTE: Students claiming American Indian status must provide official tribal documentation. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Student must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 (grades 9-12). 2. Other requirements set forth by the high school principal. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Interested students should contact their high school principal. Escambia County and Santa Rosa County high school principals are provided a package with information and applications. 2. Prior to applying for the scholarship, the student must apply for admission to the college by completing the Pensacola State College Admissions Application and Residence Statement, and schedule any needed placement testing. 3. If selected by the high school principal, the student will complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application. The completed Scholarship Application and an official copy of the student's high school transcript showing all work completed through the first semester of grade 12 must be returned to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office via the high school principal no later than April 1, close of business. If that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, documents will be accepted the following business day. 4. Students claiming American Indian Status must provide official tribal documentation. 5. An official final high school transcript verifying high school graduation must be submitted to the Pensacola State College Admissions Office. For more information, log on to 13

14 OUTSTANDING MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP (Continued) 5. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit Scholarship award, scholarship applicants must accurately complete and submit to the federal processor the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Pensacola State College school code The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need using the results of the FAFSA, as required by the state of Florida. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 14

15 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $1,600 NUMBER OF AWARDS: Varies LENGTH OF AWARD: Varies - one term only/one academic year ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms SELECTION MADE BY: Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee POINT OF CONTACT: Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office: (850) TERMINATION: Varies, but not later than the end of each academic year DESCRIPTION: An academic scholarship is awarded for the fall, spring and summer terms. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Applicants with fewer than 12 completed college or vocational credit hours must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 (grades 9-12) and have graduated from high school within the last 10 years. 2. Applicants who graduated from high school more than 10 years ago or received a GED must have 12 or more completed college prep, college or vocational credit hours at Pensacola State College and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of Applicants who have completed 12 or more college or vocational credit hours at Pensacola State College must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Applicants who have attended another college(s) or university must provide an official transcript(s) from all colleges previously attended. The combined GPA from all colleges, including Pensacola State College, will be used to determine if the cumulative is a minimum All home educated students must provide official documentation of registration with the district for grades 11 and 12; and either a minimum score of 520 computation and 521 verbal on the SAT; or a minimum score of 19 English, 20 Math, and 22 Reading on the ACT; or a minimum Reading 104, Writing 99, and Math 123 PERT test scores. This documentation must be on file with the college. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and submit the application and required documents to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office by the following dates. Refer to page 5-6 for more specific information about required documents. Fall term - on or before May 1, by close of business Spring term - on or before November l, by close of business Summer terms - on or before March 1, by close of business If the deadline date listed falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, applications will be accepted on the next business day. 15

16 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS (Continued) 2. The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 16

17 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: Varies Varies 2 academic years (maximum) Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms Pensacola State College President Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office (850) DESCRIPTION: The President may award scholarships for up to two academic years (maximum) for all tuition, fees, and books. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: Students are considered on the basis of academic merit; generally, a 3.0 minimum grade point average is required. High school principals, counselors, Pensacola State College faculty and staff, Scholarship Office, or members of the community usually recommend candidates. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Determined by the President. 2. The President's office will confirm in writing the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office with the name of the recipient and forward it to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office. The recipient will be contacted by the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office to complete the necessary paperwork. 3. Recipient will complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and Acceptance/Criteria letter upon notification of selection. 4. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit Scholarship award, scholarship applicants must accurately complete and submit to the federal processor the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Pensacola State College school code The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need using the results of the FAFSA, as required by the state of Florida. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. No grade below "B" in any course after award of scholarship. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 17

18 PRINCIPALS' SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 each award One scholarship per high school One academic year Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms High School Principal High School Principal End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship is awarded to a high school senior from each high school in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The scholarship begins with the fall term immediately following high school graduation. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Student must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 (grades 9-12). 2. Other requirements set forth by the high school principal. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Interested students should contact their high school principal. Escambia County and Santa Rosa County high school principals are provided with a scholarship package that includes information and applications. 2. Prior to applying for the scholarship, the student must apply for admission to the college by completing the Pensacola State College Admissions Application and Residence Statement, and schedule any needed placement testing. 3. If selected by the high school principal, the student will complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application. The completed Scholarship Application and an official copy of the student's high school transcript showing all work completed through the first semester of grade 12 must be returned to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office via the high school principal no later than April 1, close of business. If that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, documents will be accepted the following business day. 4. Students claiming American Indian Status must provide official tribal documentation. 5. An official final high school transcript verifying high school graduation must be submitted to the Pensacola State College Admissions Office. For more information, log on to 18

19 PRINCIPALS' SCHOLARSHIP (Continued) Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 19

20 SCHOLAR ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: $1,600 each award LENGTH OF AWARD: One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms SELECTION MADE BY: Committee appointed by the Pensacola Sports Association POINT OF CONTACT: Director of Athletics: (850) TERMINATION: End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship is awarded to Escambia and Santa Rosa high school seniors who were selected by the Pensacola Sports Association committee in April for their outstanding academic and athletic achievements. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Student must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 (grades 9-12). 2. Student must have been active in high school varsity sports and other extracurricular activities. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. The high school principals and coaches make nominations in December or January each year to the Pensacola Sports Association. 2. The Pensacola Sports Association will forward the name of the winner in each category to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office, who in turn will provide the winner with all the necessary information for accepting the scholarship. 3. The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 20

21 SOPHOMORE RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 each award Varies One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office: (850) End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship awarded is to Pensacola State College Sophomores. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 based on 24 completed college or vocational credits at Pensacola State College. Priority consideration is given to sophomores who were awarded a Pensacola State College scholarship during their freshman year. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and return to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office by May 1, close of business. If the deadline date listed falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, applications will be accepted on the next business day. 2. The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and maintain a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 21

22 SOPHOMORE UNRESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 each award Varies One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office: (850) End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship is awarded to Pensacola State College Sophomores. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 based on a minimum of 24 completed semester credit hours of which 12 college semester or vocational credits must have been completed at Pensacola State College. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and return to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office by May 1, close of business. If the deadline date listed falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, applications will be accepted on the next business day. 2. The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipients must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 12 credits. 22

23 TWO PLUS TWO (2 + 2) PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: $1,600 each award (each academic year) NUMBER OF AWARDS: Maximum three awards per academic year LENGTH OF AWARD: Two academic years (maximum) ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: Minimum 12 credits each Fall and Spring Terms SELECTION MADE BY: Dean, Milton Campus and Appointed Committee Members POINT OF CONTACT: Dean, Milton Campus (850) DESCRIPTION: A Two Plus Two (2+2) scholarship enables high school students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to receive a two year scholarship to attend Pensacola State College and a two year scholarship to the University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Science: MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Applicants must have an overall minimum cumulative, unweighted 3.0 grade point average (grades 9-12) based on academic courses such as English and foreign languages, history, mathematics, sciences and similar courses. Vocational and non- vocational subjects, such as driver education, business co-op training, and sports are not considered in the final grade point average. 2. Selection is made by the Pensacola State College Academic Programs Department, Milton Campus, (850) The Financial Aid/Scholarships Office is required to assess each scholarship recipient s financial need. Before receiving a Pensacola State College Academic Merit scholarship award, scholarship applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit it to the federal processor and inform the Financial Aid/Scholarships Office when they receive their Student Aid Report. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship at Pensacola State College within the awarded academic year(s): 1. Minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be maintained each year. 2. All agricultural science majors are required to have completed two (2) semesters of chemistry, one (l) algebra, and one (1) trigonometry course. Students must have completed most of the pre-professional courses listed in the University of Florida Transfer Advisement Manual. 23

24 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE NON-ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS GED Excellence Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support Dean, Milton Campus Dean, Warrington Campus Special Presidential Award 24

25 GED EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: ENROLLMENT REQUIRED: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: TERMINATION: $1,600 each award One scholarship One academic year - Fall and Spring Terms (maximum) Minimum 6 credits each Fall and Spring Terms Pensacola State College Test Center Pensacola State College Test Center, Pensacola Campus (850) End of Spring Term DESCRIPTION: A one academic year scholarship awarded to a student making a score of 3000 or higher on the GED (General Education Development) exam. The test must be taken at Pensacola State College between April 1 and March 31 to apply for the following fall term of the academic year. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Must have tested or re-tested for the GED exam with the Pensacola State College Test Center, Pensacola Campus. 2. Must have passed the GED exam with a score of 3000 or higher before the deadline date. 3. Must not be currently or have previously been enrolled at Pensacola State College or at any other college. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. The Pensacola State College Test Center will provide a list of qualified candidates to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office. 2. Students passing the GED exam with a score of 3000 or higher for the specified period will be sent a letter from the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office informing them of the availability of this scholarship and request they complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application. 3. Students will be required to return the Pensacola State College Scholarship Application to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office by June 1, close of business, with a one-page essay on what they expect to accomplish if they receive this scholarship. Student will be asked to mark the top of the Pensacola State College Scholarship Application with "GED APPLICANT". 4. The Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office will notify the recipient. 25

26 GED EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (Continued) Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the academic year. 2. Recipient must enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 semester credit hours each term (fall and spring). Courses for which a student is enrolled must be completed (grades received - no withdrawals) by the end of the regular examination period for that term. Incomplete grades ( I ) will not count toward the 6 credits. 26

27 DEAN, BACCALAUREATE STUDIES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: Varies Varies Up to one academic year (maximum) Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support (850) Funds provided primarily to part-time students at Dean s discretion. Minimum Selection Criteria: As determined by the Dean based on recommendations from faculty, staff, and members of the community. Most students will meet statutory guidelines for financial need. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support, Pensacola Campus. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: At the discretion of the Dean. 27

28 DEAN, MILTON CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: Varies NUMBER OF AWARDS: Varies LENGTH OF AWARD: Up to one academic year (maximum) SELECTION MADE BY: Dean, Milton Campus POINT OF CONTACT: Dean, Milton Campus (850) DESCRIPTION: This scholarship is awarded for one term at a time and is designed primarily for students in need of financial assistance. Students can be enrolled on a full or part-time basis. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: Awarded to full or part-time students at the Dean s discretion. Most students will meet statutory guidelines for financial need. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Dean, Milton Campus. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: At the discretion of the Dean. 28

29 DEAN, WARRINGTON CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT: Varies NUMBER OF AWARDS: Varies LENGTH OF AWARD: Up to one academic year (maximum) SELECTION MADE BY: Dean, Warrington Campus POINT OF CONTACT: Dean, Warrington Campus (850) DESCRIPTION: Generally awarded one term at a time at the Dean s discretion. MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: As determined by the Dean, Warrington Campus based on recommendations from the Pensacola State College Faculty and Staff members or the community. Most students will meet statutory guidelines for financial need. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Dean, Warrington Campus. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: At the discretion of the Dean. 29

30 SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL AWARD AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: Varies Varies Varies (President s discretion) Pensacola State College President Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office (850) DESCRIPTION: Awarded primarily to full-time students, though part-time students may be considered. The scholarship will pay either tuition, fees and/or books. Students with exceptional circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Required books and supplies (purchased at Pensacola State College Bookstore only). Tuition, lab fees - Varies (at President s discretion) MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: Awarded to full-time or part-time students at the President s discretion. Must meet statutory guidelines for financial need certification, or have other extenuating circumstances. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. Applicants will complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and Acceptance Agreement upon notification of selection. 2. An official copy of their high school transcript or other college transcripts must be presented at time of application. 3. Applicants must have submitted a Pensacola State College Admissions Application prior to obtaining any assistance under this scholarship. 4. The President will approve applicants selected. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: At the President s discretion. 30

31 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Administered by the Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Administered by a Foundation/College appointed Awarding Administrator 31

32 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation established to encourage, solicit, receive and administer funds for the benefit of the college and college activities, including the college s scholarship program. There are two categories of Pensacola State College Foundation scholarships each requiring separate application procedures. Category 1: Category 2: Pensacola State College Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee using Pensacola State College Foundation approved selection criteria. Scholarships awarded by a Pensacola State College Foundation/College-appointed awarding administrator using selected criteria established by the donor. CATEGORY 1: PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY THE PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: Varies and based on available funding Varies Minimum of one term Pensacola State College Scholarship Selection Committee Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office (850) CATEGORY 1: MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Student must demonstrate a financial need for supplemental funding. 2. Student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.* 3. Student must be a United States citizen or resident alien. 4. Student must be a resident of Northwest Florida. 5. Student must enroll or be enrolled in a program of study leading to an award, certificate, or an associates degree. 6. Student may enroll on a full-time or half-time basis (minimum of 6 credits). 7. Scholarship will cover registration fees and/or books. *Some Pensacola State College foundation scholarships use this general scholarship criteria but may require a minimum grade point average of

33 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS CATEGORY 1: APPLICATION PROCEDURES 1. Complete a Pensacola State College Scholarship Application and return it to the Pensacola State College Financial Aid/Scholarships Office. Scholarship applicants must have a paid admissions application on file with the college. 2. Applicants must have a completed Application for Admission and Residence Statement on file with the Admissions Office prior to registering for classes. High school and/or college transcripts must also be on file in the Admissions Office by the required deadline. 3. Scholarship deadline dates are strictly enforced: Fall term - on or before May 1, close of business Spring term - on or before November 1, close of business Summer term - on or before March 1, close of business If the deadline date listed falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, applications will be accepted on the following business day. Eligibility criteria to maintain the scholarship within the awarded academic year: Most of these scholarships are for a one-term award. Others are evaluated on a case by case basis as determined by the donor. 33

34 PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS CATEGORY 2: CATEGORY 2: PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY FOUNDATION/COLLEGE- APPOINTED AWARDING ADMINISTRATOR USING SELECTION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE DONOR. SELECTION CRITERIA & APPLICATON PROCEDURES AWARD AMOUNT: NUMBER OF AWARDS: LENGTH OF AWARD: SELECTION MADE BY: POINT OF CONTACT: Varies as defined by the scholarship criteria Varies Minimum of one term Pensacola State College Foundation/College appointed awarding administrator See below All students who can demonstrate financial need are invited to inquire about Pensacola State College Foundation Scholarships. Every scholarship has different eligibility criteria. Some Foundation scholarships require that students have GPAs above a 3.0 and others have lower GPA requirements. Additionally, some are general in nature and other Foundation scholarships are only open to students in a specific field of study. There is a separate application process for Category 2 Pensacola State College Foundation scholarships. Applicants should contact one of the following individuals for specific details about available scholarships, eligibility criteria, applications and deadlines. Please contact the department head for your area of study if it is not listed below. Academic Programs, Milton Dean, Milton Campus Agriculture/Horticulture/ Dean, Academic Programs, Milton Campus Landscaping Anthropology/Geography/ Dept. Head, History/Languages/Social Sciences History/Sociology Art/Graphic Arts Dept. Head, Visual Arts Building Construction Assistant Dean, Workforce Education Banking/Finance Dept. Head, Business Chemical Technology Assistant Dean, Workforce Education Computer Science Dept. Head, Computer Science Cosmetology Dept. Head, Professional Service Careers Dental Hygiene Dept. Head, Health Sciences, Warrington Electronics Assistant Dean, Workforce Education EMT/Emergency Medical Assistant Dean, Workforce Education Technician/Paramedic/EMS Engineering Faculty Advisor, Florida Engineering Society Environmental Science Dean, Academic Programs, Milton Campus Health programs Dean, Warrington Campus Hospitality Management Dept. Head, Professional Service Careers Instrumentation Electronics Assistant Dean, Workforce Education Journalism Dept. Head, English/Communications Law Enforcement Dept. Head, Business Music - Band/Chorale/Drama Dept. Head, Music & Theatre Nursing - LPN/RN Dept. Head, Nursing, Warrington Physical Therapist Assistant Dept. Head, Health Sciences, Warrington Radiography Dept. Head, Allied Health, Warrington Sonography Dept. Head, Allied Health, Warrington Vocational Studies Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support

35 OTHER African American Black History Committee Disabled Director, Student Resources Center for ADA Services Disadvantaged/Career and Program Director, Career and Technical Education Technical Education Honors Faculty Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa