The Student Government Association Merit Scholarship Award

The Hostos Student Government Association (SGA) will award twenty (20) $250 scholarships to eligible students for their academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities and contributions to the college. Candidates must first apply in order to be considered for this award. Following the Selection Committee review of applications, candidates must meet the eligibility and follow application process, involving a written essay and letter of recommendation.

Award
$250
Deadline
12/11/2015
Supplemental Questions
  1. List most recent first. Please include any certificate/recognition that you have recieved from the college. Please include all on-campus clubs, organizations, sports and activities that you have participated in, what position you held, activities involved in, and your role, effect and contributions to the organization.
  2. How did you hear about the scholarship?
  3. Please list all interesting and meaningful community service on and off-campus that you have participated in. List the most recent first.
  4. Are you a member of the Hostos Student Leadership Academy?
  5. Please have a faculty or staff submit a recommendation letter on your behalf
  6. Write a Personal Statement/Essay (Minimum 250, maximum 750 words) and enclose it with your application. The essay will demonstrate your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself. Grammar, spelling, and clarity of purpose are important. Your essay should address the following questions: Explain your acdemic and career goals. What challenges have you faced in the course of your career and academic goals and how have you overcome them? How will your educational and career goals benefit your community? How will receiving this award help you achieve your goals?
  7. Certification: (You must read and sign below. Application is not valid without electronic signature) I certify that all the information submitted in the application materials is true and correct. I agree to provide all statements or documents requested, and I understand that failure to provide these documents will result in termination of my application. I agree that the Hostos Student Government Association may forward my name and information from my application to individuals or groups that may be considering me for financial assistance, and for media and public relations purposes.
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