2015-2016 UA Alumni Association Scholarship Application Dear future Arizona Wildcat: On behalf of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, I want to thank you for your interest in The University of Arizona. The Alumni Association is made up of graduates who are very proud of their affiliation with their alma mater and want to maintain a life-long relationship with this institution. Our mission is to raise scholarship funds for incoming students to The University of Arizona. This year we will be offering a total of nine (9) merit based scholarships which will include five (5) one-time $4,000 scholarships and four (4) yearly renewable $4,000 scholarships to entering freshman for the 2015-2016 academic year based on the following criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and service. Contingent on your acceptance to and decision to attend The University of Arizona, you are eligible to apply for this award. Please return this application, and include the following information: 1. A resume which highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience, community service, and any other information you deem as important. 2. A one page printed essay about your decision to apply and/or attend The University of Arizona. The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or double- spaced, in 12-point type with one-inch margins. Essays more than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted. 3. Unofficial transcripts Your completed application must arrive by Friday, March 20, 2015. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. We will be holding short interviews for the finalists on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Selection for an interview does not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship. Finalists will be notified in advance of the time and location. If you have any questions, please contact Neysha Aguilar at
[email protected] or 520-626-9327. Please submit all information to: The University of Arizona Alumni Association Attn.: Phoenix ZonaCats Scholarship 1111 North Cherry Avenue Tucson, AZ 85721 Good luck and go Wildcats! Cordially,
Byron Sarhangian Phoenix ZonaCats The UA Alumni Association Phoenix Chapter
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2015-2016 UA Alumni Association Scholarship Application This application serves the University of Arizona Alumni Association (www.arizonaalumni.com). To be eligible, you cannot be related to a member of the scholarship committee and you must reside in Maricopa County. Scholarships are open to all without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy (http://equity.arizona.edu/policies). The scholarship selection committee adheres to these University policies. For this application to be considered, you must provide all information requested. The application must be typed or completed in black ink with a typewritten essay. The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or doublespaced, in 12-point type with one-inch margins. Essays more than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted. In addition to your essay, please include a resume. Please check off your completed application items and sign to confirm that you are submitting a complete scholarship application. Check List: Completed Application: Typed or completed in black ink Resume: Includes highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience, community service, and any other information you deem as important Essay: A one page printed essay about your decision to apply and/or attend The University of Arizona. The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or double- spaced, in 12-point type with one-inch margins. Essays more than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted.
Unofficial Transcripts All of the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize University of Arizona Office of Financial Aid to release to the UA ZonaCats Chapter my academic and financial need information as determined by their office. This information will be used only to determine my eligibility for the UA ZonaCats Chapter scholarship. In addition, I authorize the UA ZonaCats Chapter to verify information provided in the application.
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2015-2016 UA Alumni Association Scholarship Application Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 20, 2015 to: Phoenix ZonaCats Scholarship, UA Alumni Association, 1111 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85721 Do you plan on majoring in Engineering? ____________ Student Information: Name
Birth Date
Address
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E-mail
High School
Class Rank
Student ID
Weighted GPA Unweighted GPA
ACT/SAT Scores: Math Critical Reading
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Parent Information: Name Address
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List your five most important extracurricular activities, which may include scholastic, community or work experience. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. List any significant awards you have received. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Have you applied to the UA? ___YES ___NO
Have you been accepted to the UA? ___YES ___NO
What other colleges or universities have you applied to, or plan to apply to?
List the names of your parents or grandparents who earned at least 30 credits at UA. Names Dates Attended Degree?
Major
All of the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize University of Arizona Office of Financial Aid to release to the UA ZonaCats Chapter my academic and financial need information as determined by their office. This information will be used only to determine my eligibility for the UA ZonaCats Chapter scholarship. In addition, I authorize the UA ZonaCats Chapter to verify information provided in the application.
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