2016/2017 Scholarship Application
2016/2017 Scholarship Application Requirements All applicants must be enrolled for the 2016/2017 academic year in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Review the eligibility requirements and additional application materials needed for each award or scholarship listed on pages 2-3 of this document.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Noon on April 11, 2016 Instructions 1. Download this form to a secure computer or USB drive. Do not alter the form when entering your data. 2. Change the name of this document to include your first initial and last name (e.g., JDoe_CAEDScholApp) and save it. 3. Make sure that you are in Adobe Reader or Acrobat Professional when you work in this form. You will see a purple bar across the top of the form. (Update to the most current version of Adobe Reader if you do not have Acrobat Pro: http://get.adobe.com/reader/.)
Mac Users: Do not use Preview to work in this form. Follow these steps to work in Adobe: • Download the document. • Right-click on the document title. • Click on Open With. Then select Adobe Acrobat Pro or Adobe Reader. • You will see Adobe or Acrobat to the right of the Apple icon in the upper left of your Mac screen. If you see Preview, exit the document and follow the steps above to ensure you are in Adobe/Acrobat. 4. Apply only for the scholarships for which you are qualified by checking the boxes to the left of the scholarships listed on page 4. 5. Be careful to complete all relevant requests for additional information in this application document. 6. Financial need is determined by official data – based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – provided by the Financial Aid office. If you qualify for financial need, be sure to complete your FAFSA on time. Submit all Scholarship Application documents electronically to [email protected] . • Be sure to submit the electronic PDF version with all the proper fields filled out.
7. If you have any questions, contact the CAED front desk at: [email protected] or (805) 756-1311.
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2016/2017 Scholarships, Awards, & Internships NOTE: The scholarships and their amounts listed on pages 2 and 3 are from last year’s figures. The availability of the funds for 2016/2017 is still to be determined. Financial Aid will release the final award amounts in mid to late April; the Scholarship Committee will grant scholarships based on this finalized data. GPAs are determined by official data provided by Financial Aid.
AWARD / SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Carson Starkey Memorial Scholarship Julia and Scott Starkey established this scholarship in memory of their son Carson, an architectural engineering student who passed away in 2008. Carson’s parents intend for his memory to live on in two scholarships: one focused on need and one focused on merit.
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Dr. Glenn G. McRae Internship This award is a paid internship, and is offered to rekindle the caring spirit so aptly demonstrated by Dr. McRae during his counseling career at Cal Poly and his assignment to work with CAED students. The recipient of this internship will provide a p p r o x i m a t e l y 40 hours of work during the 16/17 academic year to the CAED, under the direction of the Dean’s Office. Herbert E. Collins Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through a generous endowment to the university in honor of Julian A. McPhee, the first president of Cal Poly.
Robin L. Rossi Award This award is part of a series of opportunities provided by the donor. It is given in recognition of exceptional professional promise, achievement and personal need, and is offered in the spirit of assisting a deserving student when most needed. Alice C. Loh Scholarship This scholarship was established to recognize women’s contributions in environmental design. All students are eligible, regardless of gender.
All majors in the CAED 3rd, 4th, or 5th year standing in 16/17 academic year Minimum 3.0 GPA One scholarship will be merit-based One scholarship will be based on financial need (per FAFSA)
! All majors in the CAED ! 4 th or 5 th year standing in 16/17 academic year ! Demonstrated interest in Cal Poly and multi-cultural student activities, competence in graphics and basic design ! Available to work 40 hours as an intern on-campus during the 16/17 academic year
! All majors in the CAED ! Junior, senior, or graduate students in 16/17 academic year ! Minimum 3.0 GPA ! Financial need optional ! Demonstrated outstanding worthiness ! ! ! !
Open to all class levels for 16/17 academic year Minimum 3.0 GPA Demonstrated financial need as determined by CAED criteria (FAFSA and/or special consideration of other needs)
! 4th year standing (2016-17 will be 5th year). ! Architecture or Landscape Architecture Majors ! Scholarship awarded to the student with the highest GPA, as determined by a combination of current Cal Poly GPA (60%) and major course GPA (40%).
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1 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Phone: (805) 756-1311 Email: [email protected]
2016/2017 Scholarship Application 1. Scholarships, Awards, and/or Internships You Are Applying For Check all scholarships, awards, and internships you are applying for (see pages 2-3 for requirements): Carson Starkey Memorial Scholarship * 1 is based on merit, 1 is based on financial need. Dr. Glenn G. McRae Internship Applicant must be on-campus at least one quarter of the 16/17 academic year and provide 40 hours of work for the Dean’s Office. Herbert E. Collins Scholarship
Robin L. Rossi Award Provide information in your Statement of Educational and Career Objectives and Special Considerations to clearly and specifically explain your need for this award. X
Alice C. Loh Scholarship (Determined by GPA – No need to apply)
* These scholarships require demonstrated financial need as documented by FASFA data verified by Financial Aid.
2. Applicant Information I will be enrolled in the CAED full-time (12 or more units) during the 2016/2017 academic year. I am currently in this year of my major:
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Cal Poly Email Address I understand that not all scholarships and awards listed in this application may be available. I understand that Financial Aid confirms the availability of these scholarships/awards in April. I understand that my GPA and financial need is decided by official data verified by Financial Aid. Yes No
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Provide the name and contact information of one CAED faculty member as your reference: First and Last Name
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List previous scholarships/awards you have received while enrolled at Cal Poly: Title
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Employment Are you currently employed?
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If yes, where?
How many hours of work do you average per week?
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3. School, University, & Community Activities Briefly describe your involvement in any extracurricular activities (e.g., offices held or organizational members in AIAS, ASLA, etc.) in the space below.
4. Statement of Educational & Career Objectives Provide: 1) a statement of your reasons for applying for a scholarship, and 2) a description of your educational/career goals. Be as specific as possible about your objectives.
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5. Special Considerations Provide any explanation of special financial circumstances you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider as they review your application.
6. Certify Your Application By checking this box, you certify that all information on this application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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