Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program

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1 Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program The Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program provides scholarships for up to three (3) years to outstanding transfer students who show promise for being future leaders of Texas. Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Nancy & Howard Terry, the Foundation has assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars in meeting the founder s goal of helping young people to help themselves. To be considered for the Terry Scholars Program at TWU, students are selected based on three criteria: (1) leadership potential and character; (2) scholastic record and ability; (3) demonstrate financial need. Texas Woman s University is now accepting Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship applications for the academic year. From the application received, a select number of students will be interviewed by TWU faculty/staff. And a select number will be nominated and their applications will be forwarded to the Foundation for review and final interview by Foundation representatives. Please know that TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding Terry Foundation Scholarships awards and award amounts are made by the Terry Foundation. Terry Transfer Scholarship totals $13,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to three academic years. The Terry Scholarship is awarded only to students who will physically attend the university. Students taking only online courses are not eligible. In any given semester, a majority of a Scholar s courses must be taken through physical attendance. In addition to the academic continuing scholarship requirements, the successful TWU Terry Scholar will need to be prepared to be actively involved in campus activities. A special TWU Terry Scholar Student Organization will offer recipients the opportunity to develop a community service agenda and mentor incoming scholars. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in various academic, social, and cultural events offered by the Office of Student Life and the TWU Terry Scholars Program. TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box Denton, TX ~

2 Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Application Guidelines Terry Transfer Eligibility Requirements: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Current 1, continuous 2 resident of the State of Texas for at least 3 years at the time of the application. Completed 3 at least 30 hours of transferrable 4, post-high school credit 5 in residence at a Texas college or university 6 at the time of application 7 Be at least 21 years of age on May 1 of the year of application A record or leadership in school and/or community Demonstrate strong leadership potential and character Strong academic abilities, as evidence by grades (minimum 3.0 GPA) Will enroll in a degree program with the majority of courses taken face-to-face Demonstrate financial need Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering transfer student in the fall or the summer preceding Graduate of a Texas high school, home-school or G.E.D equivalent while residing in the State of Texas (preference) 1 Current means a resident of the State of Texas at the time the application is submitted 2 Applicant can exclude time on active duty in uniformed service of the U.S. Such time outside the State of Texas while on active duty does not count against continuous residence 3 The 30 hour requirement must be satisfied at the time of application deadline 4 The 30 hours must be transferable. This is intended to exclude certain courses and credits that may not be complete at the time of application or that may not transfer 5 The 30 hours requirement may not include high school dual credit 6 The 30 hours requirement must be earned in residence. Online courses form an accredited institution that results in transferable hours may count towards the 30 hours requirement if they are earned while in residence at a Texas college or university. That is, the online courses may be earned from one accredited institution while physically attending an institution location in the State of Texas 7 The requirement of a Texas college or university allows transfer from a four year university as well as a community college or junior college, though it must be physically located within the State of Texas. Transferable credits earned at a duty station while on active duty as a member of a uniformed service of the United States will count towards the 30 hour requirement; such credits earned need not be earned at a Texas college or university TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box Denton, TX ~

3 Continuing Scholar Criteria Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (most Terry Scholars maintain cumulative GPAs above a 3.0) Maintain full-time enrollment status The majority of courses must be taken on-campus Annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and comply with any verification requests Write and submit an acceptable self-evaluation letter annually Attend all functions sponsored by the Terry Foundation (3 per academic year) Comply with all aspects of the university code of conduct and the Terry Foundation Scholar Handbook Application deadline March 15, 2015 o Submit completed Terry Scholarship application and essay o Include two (2) letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with your completed Terry application Both letters must be specific to obtaining the Terry Foundation Scholarship at TWU Both letters must speak of both your academic and leadership abilities o File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online and submit the TWU Certification Information Form (CIF) online via your TWU Pioneer Portal between January 1 st and March 15 th Nomination/Selection Process Following the review of all completed applications received, TWU will interview a select number of students. Of those students, nominees will be selected and forwarded to the Terry Foundation for final scholarship interviews by the Foundation s representatives. From this group, the Terry Foundation will award scholarships for use beginning the academic year. Please note TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding scholarship awards are made by the Terry Foundation. TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box Denton, TX ~

4 Submitting Your Application Only typed applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Mail your competed Terry Scholarship Application, essay and letters of recommendation to: Terry Foundation Scholarships TWU Student Life Office PO Box Denton, TX For your application to be considered, your application, essay and letters of recommendation must be submitted by March 15, Mailed applications MUST be postmarked no later than March 15, 2015 to be considered. Admission to TWU must be completed by this time and any/all transcripts submitted to Admissions Processing at the time of application will be taken into consideration. Questions? Contact Diana Gomez, Coordinator of TWU & Terry Scholars Program via or TWU Terry Scholars Program ~ PO Box Denton, TX ~

5 Terry Foundation Scholarship Application for Transfer Students Fill out each section of the application form completely, taking care to respond to each question in the space provided; you may attach additional pages as needed. I certify that the information I am providing is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry Foundation. I authorize the university of my choice and/or the Terry Foundation to verify the information I have provided. I further understanding that this information will be relied upon by the Terry Foundation in determining my eligibility for financial aid and that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship. Agree Disagree Date I. STUDENT INFORMATION Legal Name: (Last, First, Middle) Preferred Name: Student ID: Permanent Address: City State Zip County Home Phone: Cell: Alternate: Date of Birth: Birthplace: Gender: Address (one you access regularly): US Citizen? Yes No If No, are you a Permanent Resident? Yes No Texas Resident? Yes No Ethnic Background: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Other White Are you the first in your family to go to college? Yes No Do you have a sibling who is/was a Terry Scholar? Yes No Do you have a sibling who is applying for a Terry Scholarship? Yes No

6 Anticipated College Major: II. EDUCATION High School last attended: City & State: High School Diploma: Yes No If Yes, Date of graduation: High School GED? Yes No If Yes, ate GED awarded: Colleges or universities attended: If currently enrolled, hours in progress: Current cumulative GPA: List all of your previously attended institutions, both actual and online. Include the city and state in which the institution is located, your dates of attendance, your hours attempted and completed. And you re cumulative GPA at the institution. List your most recent institution first. Institution Online institution (Yes/No) City & State Semesters attended (ex: FA11-SP13) Hours attempted Hours completed Cum GPA Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? Yes No If Yes, semester of induction: III. EMPLOYMENT, ACTIVITIES, SERVICE, AND AWARDS Employment Are you currently employed? Yes No List all of your current and previous employers since high school. Include your job title, your employer/company name, how many hours per week you worked, and the dates of employment. List your most recent employment first. Job title Employer/Company Hrs. per week From: To: Military Service Are you currently serving in the Reserves of the National Guard? Yes If Yes, please provide unite and location: 2 No

7 Have you previously served on active duty in a uniformed service of the United States? Yes No If Yes, please complete the following: Service Branch Dates of Service Active or Reserve Current Status Station Location(s)/Dates List all Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) attained: Additional specialized training received: List all medals, honors and awards received: If you are a Wounded Warrior, please indicate: Yes No Have you previously utilized GI Bill education benefits: Yes No If Yes, do you have any GI Bill education benefits remaining: Yes No If Yes, please provide details: Are you entitled to Hazlewood Act benefits? Yes No If Yes, do you have any Hazlewood Act benefits remaining? Yes No If Yes, provide details: Leadership Activities: List up to five extracurricular activities or organizations in which you are most involved and indicate the leadership positions you held and your dates of involvement. List your most recent service first. Organization/Activity Positions Held Hours week/total From: To: 3

8 Church, Community & Volunteer Service List up to five church-related, community service, civic organizations or other activities in which you are most involved and indicate the leadership positions you held and your dates of involvement. List your most recent service first (do not repeat from above). Place/Name of Service Positions Held Hours week/total From: To: Awards, Special Honors, & Distinctions In order of importance to you, list up to four major awards, honors, or distinctions that you have received. You can include military awards not listed previously (do not repeat from above). Award/Distinction/Honor Description or Basis for Award or Sponsor of Award Level of Competition (i.e. local, regional, state, national) Date(s) Received IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION To be considered for a Terry Foundation Scholarship, applicants must file a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education and indicate Texas Woman s University (school code: ) as a report recipient. FAFSA forms can be submitted on-line after January 1 st at you must file your FAFSA no later than March 31 st. Please complete all questions or your application cannot be considered. Financial information is subject to verification from tax returns or other sources. Your marital status: Please provide the specified information for all dependents (spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, others) who reside with you or to whom you are obligated to provide support: Name Age Relationship Ye in college (if applicable) Reside with you? (Yes/No) 4

9 Your occupation: Your employer: Your AGI for 2014: Your educational debt to date: Your monthly child support received: Your monthly child support payment: Your monthly childcare expenses: Partner s occupation: Partner s employer: Partner s AGI: Partner s educational debt to date: Partner s monthly child support received: Partner s monthly child support payment: partner s monthly childcare expenses: Are there other financial resources that you regularly receive or rely upon to support yourself and your family? If so, please describe and provide amounts: If you provide financial support for another family (whether child, parent, sibling or other), please tell us about this family: Please describe any special circumstances or additional factors that affect your or your family s ability to fund your college expenses: DEPENDENTS Were you listed as a dependent on someone else s tax return for 2013? Yes No Will you be listed as a dependent on someone else s tax return for 2014? Yes No If Yes, to either of the above questions, complete the following: Name and relation of claimant: Father/stepfather occupation: Mother/stepmother occupation: Your parent(s), stepparent(s), or Guardians Adjusted Gross Income for 2013 (line 37 on Form 1040; line 21 on form 1040A): Amount of financial support received by your from family (not your partner) in 2013? Please describe any special circumstances or additional factors that affect your family s ability to fund your college expenses: 5

10 V. PERSONAL SHORT ESSAYS Why have your chosen to apply to Texas Woman s University? Why have your chosen your academic major(s)? Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your Bachelor s Degree? What are some of your life goals and objectives? Has there been a particularly influential faculty/staff member or personal contact that has been instrumental in your decision to attend Texas Woman s University, if so, please describe: Transfer/non-traditional students often tell us that their prior experience has taught them lessons that helped them to be successful. What lessons have your learned that you would like to pass on to others? Is there any additional information that you consider important for the committee to know in evaluating your application for scholarship consideration? 6

11 VI. ESSAY- Your Story For this essay topic listed below, attach a typed essay of words and submit with your completed application. Your full name, Student ID# should appear legibly at the top of each page of your essay. As a transfer/non-traditional student, you have a story to tell about your educational journey. Some students describe a direct path from high school to community college, while others tell of a pathway that was less direct, but no less impactful, upon the person they have become. You might also describe a particular event or moment when you discovered what you wanted to achieve and realized what you needed to do to accomplish your goals. Please tell us your story of how you decided to study at Texas Woman s University. 7