Undergraduate Scholarship Before applying for this scholarship, it is ...
Undergraduate Scholarship
Before applying for this scholarship, it is important that you review carefully the minimum scholarship requirements and commitment to participate. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Minimum scholarship requirements
Must be a woman from an underrepresented group Must be admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Must be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at UNC Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 Must have at least 24 class credits
Commitment to Participate Stryker Student Leaders who receive scholarship funds for the upcoming fall and spring semesters must agree to fully participate in the Leadership Development Institute by: 1. Attending leadership workshops, programs, and Institute social events. Mandatory all-day Saturday workshops will be held approximately once per month during the academic year. All dates are listed at the end of this application. 2. Completing all assignments on time. 3. Maintaining GPA standards. This scholarship opportunity is participation-based and requires a high level of commitment. After carefully reviewing the commitment to participate, should you feel that you can satisfy program participation requirements, we welcome you to continue with this application.
General Contact Information First Name _______________________________ Last Name _______________________________ Bear ID _______________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________ City _______________________________ State _______________________________ Postal Code _______________________________
Bear Email _______________________________ Phone Number _______________________________ Alternate Phone Number ________________________
Student Information Preferred Name (as you would like it to appear on nametags) _______________________________ Preferred Pronoun (ex. she, her, hers, ze, zir, zirs) _____________________________ Date of Birth ____________________________________________ Ethnicity (select all that apply) Asian Black or African American Caucasian or White Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern
Multiracial Native American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Unknown Ethnicity not listed (Please indicate) ___________________
Please select one: High School Diploma GED What is the highest degree you have completed thus far? High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree Other (please indicate) ________________ Classification as of Fall 2016 Sophomore Junior Senior Transfer Student? Yes No Will you be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at UNC for the 2016-2017 academic year? Yes No What is your degree program? (Psychology, Elementary Education, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________ What is your Cumulative GPA at this point? Is there anything you would like us to know in regards to your cumulative GPA at this time? ___________________________________________________________________
What is your Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA, if you have completed FAFSA? ________ You may still apply for Stryker even if you are not eligible to apply for FAFSA. Is there anything you would like us to know in regards to your EFC? ___________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date from UNC: _________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been involved with Stryker before? (Select all that apply.) Previous Stryker Applicant Previous Stryker Participant (Please indicate what year.) _____________________________________________ Previous Stryker Institute Sister (SIS). Please indicate what year _________ No, I have not been involved with Stryker before
How did you hear about Stryker? (Select all that apply.) Aims Recruitment Fair UNC Staff TRiO Program Website UNC Faculty Word of mouth from ______________________ UNC Recruitment Fair Other (specific) ___________________________
Have you made contact with any of the Stryker staff at any recruitment presentations, transfer fairs, or at our center? Yes No
Which of the following underrepresented identities you hold? (Please select all that apply) Dependents other than yourself or spouse First Generation Student (neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree) Non-traditional student (Over the age of 25) Veteran Woman of color (Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; any racial identity that is not Caucasian or White) Woman with undocumented status Other identities that may classify you as underrepresented _______________________________
Please select any of the follow programs with which you are affiliated: Center for Human Enrichment Cumbres Denver Scholarship Fund Daniel’s Fund
McNair Scholarship President’s Leadership Program Reisher Family Scholarship Program None
Personal Statement Questions Please complete all questions. We recommend students share their stories and put effort in these responses as a way to share a bit of who you are with our selection committee. It is considered good practice for applicants to save their responses to the following questions in a separate document before submitting their application in case of technical difficulties. Please share your social justice or inclusivity philosophy. (1000 character maximum)
Why do you think it is necessary to work towards creating inclusion? (1000 character maximum)
How can this scholarship opportunity and leadership experience assist you in achieving your academic and personal goals? (1000 character maximum)
How would you benefit from participating in conversations and group activities that explore leadership through a social justice lens? (1000 character maximum)
What goals have you established for yourself and what efforts have you made to accomplish these? (1000 character maximum)
Important: Please Read I fully understand that this scholarship opportunity is participation-based and requires that I attend and engage in all of the workshops and programming, as well as complete all assignments. My availability allows me to be present at each training and workshop. Workshop dates are not flexible and non-negotiable. Fall Retreat Friday, August 19 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, August 20 (9:00am-4:00pm) Fall Workshops Saturday, September 17 (9:00am-4:00pm) Thursday, October 27 (8:00am-5:00pm) Women’s Conference Saturday, November 12 (9:00am-4:00pm) Friday, December 02 (5:00-7:30pm) Fall Graduation Spring Workshops Saturday, January 21 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, February 18 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, March 25 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, April 15 (9:00am-4:00pm) Thursday, April 27 (5:00-7:30pm) Stryker Banquet
Yes, I can commit to these dates. _____
No, I cannot commit at this time. _____
A letter of recommendation is required to complete your application. This letter can be academic, professional or personal, and may be written by anyone who can speak to your strengths. Applications will not be processed without a letter of recommendation. Please upload your letter of recommendation at time of application. Thank you for submitting your completed application. If you are selected, someone will contact you via email in late June. If you are in need of more information, please call us at 970-351-2634 or refer to our website: http://www.unco.edu/stryker. Thank you for your time.
Before applying for this scholarship, it is important that you review carefully the minimum scholarship requirements and commitment to participate. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Minimum scholarship requirements
Must be a woman from an underrepresented group Must be admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Must be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at UNC Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 Must have at least 24 class credits
Commitment to Participate Stryker Student Leaders who receive scholarship funds for the upcoming fall and spring semesters must agree to fully participate in the Leadership Development Institute by: 1. Attending leadership workshops, programs, and Institute social events. Mandatory all-day Saturday workshops will be held approximately once per month during the academic year. All dates are listed at the end of this application. 2. Completing all assignments on time. 3. Maintaining GPA standards. This scholarship opportunity is participation-based and requires a high level of commitment. After carefully reviewing the commitment to participate, should you feel that you can satisfy program participation requirements, we welcome you to continue with this application.
General Contact Information First Name _______________________________ Last Name _______________________________ Bear ID _______________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________ City _______________________________ State _______________________________ Postal Code _______________________________
Bear Email _______________________________ Phone Number _______________________________ Alternate Phone Number ________________________
Student Information Preferred Name (as you would like it to appear on nametags) _______________________________ Preferred Pronoun (ex. she, her, hers, ze, zir, zirs) _____________________________ Date of Birth ____________________________________________ Ethnicity (select all that apply) Asian Black or African American Caucasian or White Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern
Multiracial Native American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Unknown Ethnicity not listed (Please indicate) ___________________
Please select one: High School Diploma GED What is the highest degree you have completed thus far? High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree Other (please indicate) ________________ Classification as of Fall 2016 Sophomore Junior Senior Transfer Student? Yes No Will you be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at UNC for the 2016-2017 academic year? Yes No What is your degree program? (Psychology, Elementary Education, etc.) ___________________________________________________________________ What is your Cumulative GPA at this point? Is there anything you would like us to know in regards to your cumulative GPA at this time? ___________________________________________________________________
What is your Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA, if you have completed FAFSA? ________ You may still apply for Stryker even if you are not eligible to apply for FAFSA. Is there anything you would like us to know in regards to your EFC? ___________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date from UNC: _________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been involved with Stryker before? (Select all that apply.) Previous Stryker Applicant Previous Stryker Participant (Please indicate what year.) _____________________________________________ Previous Stryker Institute Sister (SIS). Please indicate what year _________ No, I have not been involved with Stryker before
How did you hear about Stryker? (Select all that apply.) Aims Recruitment Fair UNC Staff TRiO Program Website UNC Faculty Word of mouth from ______________________ UNC Recruitment Fair Other (specific) ___________________________
Have you made contact with any of the Stryker staff at any recruitment presentations, transfer fairs, or at our center? Yes No
Which of the following underrepresented identities you hold? (Please select all that apply) Dependents other than yourself or spouse First Generation Student (neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree) Non-traditional student (Over the age of 25) Veteran Woman of color (Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; any racial identity that is not Caucasian or White) Woman with undocumented status Other identities that may classify you as underrepresented _______________________________
Please select any of the follow programs with which you are affiliated: Center for Human Enrichment Cumbres Denver Scholarship Fund Daniel’s Fund
McNair Scholarship President’s Leadership Program Reisher Family Scholarship Program None
Personal Statement Questions Please complete all questions. We recommend students share their stories and put effort in these responses as a way to share a bit of who you are with our selection committee. It is considered good practice for applicants to save their responses to the following questions in a separate document before submitting their application in case of technical difficulties. Please share your social justice or inclusivity philosophy. (1000 character maximum)
Why do you think it is necessary to work towards creating inclusion? (1000 character maximum)
How can this scholarship opportunity and leadership experience assist you in achieving your academic and personal goals? (1000 character maximum)
How would you benefit from participating in conversations and group activities that explore leadership through a social justice lens? (1000 character maximum)
What goals have you established for yourself and what efforts have you made to accomplish these? (1000 character maximum)
Important: Please Read I fully understand that this scholarship opportunity is participation-based and requires that I attend and engage in all of the workshops and programming, as well as complete all assignments. My availability allows me to be present at each training and workshop. Workshop dates are not flexible and non-negotiable. Fall Retreat Friday, August 19 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, August 20 (9:00am-4:00pm) Fall Workshops Saturday, September 17 (9:00am-4:00pm) Thursday, October 27 (8:00am-5:00pm) Women’s Conference Saturday, November 12 (9:00am-4:00pm) Friday, December 02 (5:00-7:30pm) Fall Graduation Spring Workshops Saturday, January 21 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, February 18 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, March 25 (9:00am-4:00pm) Saturday, April 15 (9:00am-4:00pm) Thursday, April 27 (5:00-7:30pm) Stryker Banquet
Yes, I can commit to these dates. _____
No, I cannot commit at this time. _____
A letter of recommendation is required to complete your application. This letter can be academic, professional or personal, and may be written by anyone who can speak to your strengths. Applications will not be processed without a letter of recommendation. Please upload your letter of recommendation at time of application. Thank you for submitting your completed application. If you are selected, someone will contact you via email in late June. If you are in need of more information, please call us at 970-351-2634 or refer to our website: http://www.unco.edu/stryker. Thank you for your time.
