The Travelers EDGE scholarship award is made possible through the generosity of The Travelers Companies and is aimed at preparing students for careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Travelers has a wide variety of career options (see majors listed below). Approximately five (5) awards of $6,000 each will be distributed. Awards are generally split evenly between fall and spring semesters. In addition to the financial assistance for tuition, Travelers EDGE Scholars receive individualized support from Pathways Program staff, a mentor from Travelers, and many opportunities to grow professionally. Application Procedure Please complete all sections of this application. When completed, print all pages then sign pages four and five. All materials must be received by NOON on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and mailed or delivered (no faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted) to: Emily Sladky Pathways Program Founders Hall 117 Metropolitan State University 700 East 7 th Street St. Paul, MN 55106-5000 Questions: Call the Career Development Center at 651.793.1528 or email career.center@metrostate.edu NOTE: If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted for a specific date and time to interview with the Travelers EDGE Scholarship selection committee. Interviews are generally conducted in July. Scholarship Recipients Responsibilities Requirements to Keep Scholarship There are many benefits to being a Travelers EDGE Scholar. It is important that the scholars at Metropolitan State University take full advantage of the services and opportunities available to them. As a Travelers EDGE Scholarship recipient you will be required to: 1. Attend the EDGE Scholar orientation session at the beginning of fall semester 2. Meet for individual check-ins with the Pathways Program Career Specialist a minimum of three times each semester (before scholarship disbursement, at midterm, and before finals) 3. Complete career development assignments scholars will be provided a syllabus 4. Participate in Travelers EDGE sponsored programs/events including the Travelers EDGE Mentorship Program 5. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 6. Travelers EDGE Scholars are strongly encouraged to attend a scholarship celebration event in the fall Travelers EDGE Scholarship Application 1
Eligibility To be eligible for consideration for a Travelers EDGE Scholarship award, applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry and have a declared major* in one of the following academic areas: Undergraduate Majors Accounting Applied Mathematics Business Administration Computer Application Development Computer Forensics Computer Information Technology Computer Science Economics Finance Human Resource Management Individualized Studies (with a focus in Business, Communications, Management, Math, Finance, or HR) Information Assurance Industrial Management International Business International Commerce Management Management Information Systems Marketing Organizational Administration Professional Communication Technical Communication & Professional Writing *Declared major will be verified from your student record. Please be sure this information is up-to-date. Pre-business majors will also be considered. In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Be officially admitted to Metropolitan State University 2. Be an undergraduate student in good academic standing 3. Be registered for a minimum of 6 credits (undergraduate) for the semester(s) in which the funds are applied 4. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.** 5. Submit a completed Student Certification and Consent form (page 5 of this application) 6. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 7. Complete financial aid application packet and submit to Financial Aid Office before scholarship application deadline date **Travelers EDGE Scholars may be eligible for a Travelers internship subject to available internship opportunities and adherence to Travelers employment criteria. Travelers EDGE Scholarship Application 2
Section A Student ID: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone: Email: Academic Standing: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Anticipated Graduation Date: Academic Major: Academic Minor: Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA on a 4.0 scale): Adjusted Gross Income (Household) from Calendar Year 2014: Expected Income for Calendar Year 2015: Section B Please attach a typed and double-spaced two page essay to this application form addressing the following (hand written responses will not be accepted): Describe your career goals and explain how the Travelers EDGE scholarship program will help you to reach your goals. Metropolitan State's Writing Center tutors will be happy to consult with you on your scholarship essay. You may schedule an appointment going to https://metrostate.mywconline.net. The first time you visit the Center s online scheduling system, you ll need to register (simply click on the register here link). Once you ve registered, you can schedule, modify, and cancel your appointments. All appointments (face-to-face, telephone, and etutorials) are scheduled through the online system. Be sure the requirements for the scholarship(s) you are applying for are handy when you work with them. Call 651-793-1460 if you have questions or difficulties with the online scheduling. Travelers EDGE Scholarship Application 3
Section C Please list work/life experiences or other information which you feel would be valuable for the selection committee to review relative to your application. You may attach a resume to provide this information. Resume attached: Yes No Section D Name of High School attended: City: State: GED I received my high school education outside of the United States Section E Preference will be given to applicants who identify with any of the following. Check all that apply. I am a/an: Augsburg Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient AVID Alum with Saint Paul Public Schools Century College Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient College Possible Alum (formerly Admission Possible) Gopher Business Institute Participant Inver Hills Community College Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient Page Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient Pathways Program Participant Metropolitan State Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient. Note year(s) scholarship award was received: Wallin Foundation Scholarship Recipient Section F How did you hear about the Travelers EDGE Scholarship opportunity? I certify that the information on this application is true and complete. Any falsification or misrepresentation of materials will result in disqualification. Signature: Date: Travelers EDGE Scholarship Application 4
Student Certification and Consent Please read, sign, and date the following: I,, hereby authorize Metropolitan State University to release my educational records (GPA, year in school, major, minor), information obtained by the Financial Aid Office for use in calculating financial need (FAFSA and effective family contribution calculations), and demographic information (name, address, contact information) to the Metropolitan State University Foundation (MSUF), 700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 or its designee. With the exception of scholarship criteria requirements as specified on each scholarship application, this information will not be used in the determination of scholarship awards, but may be requested by scholarship donors. If I am a recipient of an MSUF scholarship, MSUF has the right to provide information contained within my application to donors. Award information may be used for marketing and promoting of the MSUF scholarship program. I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that if I am selected to receive a MSUF scholarship, the proceeds of the MSUF scholarship will be solely utilized first for the payment of tuition and fees, and any remaining funds for other related educational expenses. I understand that if I utilize the scholarship proceeds for other than the purpose stated herein, or if the information I have submitted on this application is found to be untrue or inaccurate, I will be subject to forfeiture of the proceeds awarded to-date and agree to return the full amount of proceeds received to-date to MSUF. I understand that I am not legally obligated to provide this information and that I may revoke this consent at any time. I am giving this consent freely and voluntarily and I understand the consequences of my giving this consent. Signature of Student Student ID# Date Travelers EDGE Scholarship Application 5