SOC Scholarship Application Form

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1 SOC Scholarship Application Form PLEASE CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP(S) BELOW FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (see eligibility requirements below): School of Communications Financial Aid & Scholarships for Full- Time Students in the School of Communications PREAMPLE: Place an X in the grayed box before the name(s) of the scholarship for which you are applying. Scholarships are competitive and rewarded as funds are available. Required application materials must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. Awards are not automatically renewed each year. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SOC Board of Visitors Scholarship (MJFC, SLMC, COSD, CCMS) Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled and transfers are eligible. SOC 4.0 GPA Scholarship Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) This scholarship applies to students with 4.0 GPAs for the preceding semester. SOC Need Based Scholarship Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Students currently enrolled and transfers are eligible. Office of Student Financial Services will verify EFC score. Lewis Fenderson Endowed Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to majors in all concentrations Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA Fannie Granton Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2014 Available to majors in all concentrations (need based). Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA Hearst Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to majors in all concentrations. Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA JOURNALISM (PRINT/ONLINE, BROADCAST) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Journalism Emergency Fund Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Print/Online & Broadcast News majors only (emergency funds). Criteria: Must have completed 15 credit hours; educational related needs only. Office of Student Financial Services will verify EFC score. Bloomberg Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Broadcast News majors. Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA

2 Lionel Chapman/ABC News Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Broadcast News majors. Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA Grace Halsell Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2014 Available to Print/Online majors only. Criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA LA Times Mirror Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15, 2014 Available to majors in all concentrations Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA Maurice Williams Endowed Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Broadcast News majors. Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA, Washington, DC area student. Samuel Yette Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Print/Online majors only. Criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA AUDIO, JOURNALISM, LEGAL, TV & FILM, PR & ADVERTISING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Cox Radio Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Audio and Broadcast News majors only. Ofield Dukes Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to PR majors only. Criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA Richard Parsons Application Deadline: March 2, 2015 Available to rising Legal Communications seniors only. Criteria: Minimum 3.6 GPA Flip Wilson Application Deadlines: FA14 (July 15) SP15 (December 15) Available to Print/Online, Broadcast News, TV & Film majors only. Criteria: Minimum 3.8 GPA Use this form to guide you in applying for scholarships and funding in the School of Communications. Do not use this form for scholarships and financial aid handled through the Howard University Financial Aid office. Examples include: Athletic Scholarships, Federal Title IV, Legacy Return your completed application package to School of Communications Scholarship Committee, Howard University, 525 Bryant Street, NW., Washington, DC for processing. Attach your current resume. address for documents: Questions? Contact Assistant Dean Robin Thornhill ( ,

3 SOC Scholarship Application Form NAME: ID# Last First M.I. LOCAL ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ST AND ZIP): PHONE: HOMETOWN (to be used for publicity purposes): E- MAIL: CLASS (FR, SOPH, JR, SR, GRAD): MAJOR: If entering Howard in 2014 as a freshman: High School GPA (include high school transcripts) If current HU Student: Current Howard Course Load (hours) Cumulative Howard GPA: based on earned hours. (Include Howard transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable) I am a transfer student from School Community College Name: First semester Community College Cumulative transfer GPA: Based on (# of Hours) earned there (include community college transcripts if that information doesn t show on your transcripts). I plan to be a full- time Howard undergraduate student in the Semester/Year academic year in the School of Communications. YES: NO: Check if Fall only: I plan to be a full- time Howard graduate student in the Semester/Year academic year in the School of Communications. YES: NO: Check if Fall only: Signature Required after one of the two statements below. I give my consent to have my grades, transcript(s), and/or financial information released to the School of Communications committees for scholarships. I also give my consent for my name to be released publicly as the recipient of any scholarship I am awarded. I withhold my consent to release my personal information, knowing that this may limit the scholarships for which I may be considered. Applicant's Signature Date Applicant's Signature Date

4 Alternate Address Permanent Address (if different from above) Last Name First M.I. Date Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Phone Address Internship(s) Are you planning to participate in a summer internship? YES Summer Contact Information NO If yes, please provide the name of the internship and City/State Last Name First M.I. Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Phone Cell

5 A CTIVITIES AND I NTERESTS A. List and briefly describe your high school or college extracurricular activities (e.g. memberships in organizations, sports, etc.): Organization Involved Position Held Date(s) Brief description of your responsibilities: B. List and briefly describe your volunteer activities for the last 12 months: Organization Activity Date(s) Brief description of volunteer activities: C. List honors or academic awards you have received (e.g. scholarly activities, research, etc.): Award/Honor Institution/Organization Date(s)

6 Essay/Personal Statement Describing Your Career Goals ( Words)

7 FINANCIAL WORKSHEET Do you have a balance with the University from the previous semester? If YES, what is the balance due to the University? for Year/Semester AMOUNT OF SUPPORT REQUESTED FOR THIS SEMESTER $ Financial Need $ (ex: Dollar amount housing, books, tuition) Funding Source (ex: parents, scholarships, loans) Financial Aid Worksheet Amount Covered Balance Remaining Comments LIST THE STATUS OF PENDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT (EX: LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FAMILY/FRIENDS SOURCES AND GRANTS) SOURCE AMOUNT STATUS (INDICATED IF PENDING, DENIED) Source 1 $ Source 2 $ Source 3 $ Source 4 $ TOTAL Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Disclaimer and Signature I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to acceptance, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in a revocation of the award. Signature Date Please Note: Additional information may be requested by the sponsoring donor. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. Awards will be deposited in the student s account. Students should contact Student Financial Services to determine if awards will impact other financial aid.