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.
One mission is to raise scholarship funds for incoming students to The University of Arizona. This year we will be offering merit based scholarships each valued at <$> to entering freshman for the 2013-2014 school 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:
A resume which highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience, community service, and any other information you deem as important.
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.
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Your completed application must arrive by <Friday, March 1, 2013. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. We will be holding short interviews for the finalists the week of . 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 at or
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Please submit all information to:
Scholarship
UA Alumni Association
1111 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721 Good luck and go Wildcats!
Cordially,
The UA Alumni Association Chapter
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 the specific scholarships region. 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 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. 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.
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By signing below, I acknowledge that I am submitting a complete scholarship application and it is my responsibility to include all items to be reviewed for a scholarship. I understand that any incomplete application will not be reviewed.
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Please check which scholarship you are applying for:
Tucson CactusCats Phoenix ZonaCats Sierra Vista HauchCats San Diego BeachCats
East Valley (PHX) EastValleyCats Albuquerque ZiaCats Chicago WindCityCats Denver ColoradoCats
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2013 to:
Scholarship, UA Alumni Association, 1111 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85721 Student Information:
Name
Birth Date
Student ID
Weighted GPA
Address
Telephone
Unweighted GPA
City / ZIP
E-mail
ACT/SAT Scores:
High School
Class Rank
Class Size
Math
Critical Reading
Written
Parent Information:
Name
Address
Telephone
City / ZIP
E-mail
List your five most important extracurricular activities, which may include scholastic, community or work experience.
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List any significant awards you have received.
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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
By signing below, I acknowledge that all of the information set forth herein is true and complete. I authorize the University of Arizona Financial Aid Office to release my academic and financial need information as requested by the University of Arizona Alumni Association. I understand that this information will be used only to determine my scholarship eligibility.
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