Presidential Scholarship Application
 DEADLINE: Jan. 30, 2012

Briar Cliff University is pleased to invite first-year students to apply for the Briar Cliff University Presidential Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievements and demonstrated leadership roles in school, church, and community. This competitive scholarship provides full tuition and is renewable annually with a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and continued leadership, which includes participation in the Presidential Leadership Program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete an Application for Admission to the University and be accepted.

• Submit the tuition/housing deposit and file for federal financial aid.

• Submit this completed scholarship application by Jan. 30, 2012

• Enclose two letters of recommendation that address your qualifications for this scholarship. 
One should be from a teacher and the other from a community leader.

• Meet the minimum academic requirements of a 3.75 GPA and a 26 ACT or 1170 SAT composite score.

• Provide documentation of leadership in school, church, and/or community activities.

• Participate in an on-campus interview process.

Personal Information

Full Name:

 

Street Address:

 

City:

 

State:

 
Zip Code:  
Phone:  
E-mail Address:  
Year of Graduation:   
 
Educational Information
High School:
City:  
Cumulative High School GPA:  
High School Class Rank:
ACT or SAT Score:  
 

Please Answer the Following Questions
1.  List any distinctive academic recognitions, honors, or awards you have received within the last five years.
 
 
2.  List your activities in school, church, and/or the community, and describe how you have exhibited leadership.
 
 
3.  Describe your short and long-term goals (for your years at Briar Cliff University, post-graduate goals, career and personal goals).
 
 
4.  Write an essay (500 words) describing why you should be selected as a Presidential Scholar.
 
Briar Cliff University reserves the right to apply all Federal Pell Grants and
all State Tuition Grants towards the cost of providing this scholarship.