American Airlines Education Foundation 2018-19 Scholarship Program

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to be considered for this scholarship. You must:

•  be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a college/university, community college, or trade school in the 2018-19 academic year
•  be a dependent son or daughter of an employee of American Airlines who has been employed for at least one year as of March 22, 2018 and American Airlines parent/guardian must be employed at the time awards are announced Note: If your parent/guardian is an eligible employee at the time you are notified that you have been selected to receive an award you will retain the award for the full academic term.  

When is the application deadline? March 22, 2018 

What is the Program timeline?

• Application Opens: February 1, 2018
• Application Deadline: March 22, 2018
• Scholarship Recipients Notified: by the end of May 2018  Scholarship Checks Issued: August 2018 

What are the selection criteria? Scholarships will be considered in separate categories depending on country of residence. An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering: 

Academic Achievement

• Grade point average
• Class rank
• Academic awards and honors Community Service
• Demonstrated commitment
• Service on a regular basis Activities
•  Participation in school and non-school activities (athletics, clubs, yearbook, school newspaper, etc.) awards and honors
•  Leadership roles on athletic teams (captain, co-captain, etc.) or in other activities (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, editor, etc.)
• Employment o Number of hours worked outside the home o Employment position (shift leader, team leader, etc.) o Duration of employment Essay
• Content
•  Style
•  Grammar and spelling Optional additional selection criteria for U.S. applicants:
• Financial Need – Must submit FAFSA to be considered based on financial need 

Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given. 

What are the details of the award?

• Awards will be USD 2,500 each and are not renewable.
• Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
• Award funds may only be used for expenses at the following types of institutions: o U.S. schools - accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year colleges/universities, and trade schools.  o Non-U.S. schools – Post-secondary two- or four-year colleges/universities, and trade schools. 
• The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for course load. 
• Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.

What are the additional details of the awards considering Financial Need?

• Up to 50% of the scholarships awarded in the United States will include consideration for Financial Need in addition to the previously listed selection criteria.
•  To be considered, an applicant must live in the United States, complete the Financial Aid page of the application, and submit a current FAFSA.
• Being considered for an award based on Financial Need is optional for the applicants in the United States. 

Is this scholarship renewable?  No; however, students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. 

Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision? You should list your first choice on the application.   

How do I change my college choice? You may update your final school choice on the My Profile page at https://aim.applyists.net. If you are chosen to receive an award, it will be your responsibility to make sure your college is updated at least 30 days prior to the check issue date stated in the award notification so your check can be issued accordingly. This will not update any application or acceptance forms; however, all awards are issued based on the My Profile page.  

How do I know if my application is complete? Allow five to seven business days after uploading documents for your online status to update. You may monitor the status of your application on your home page 

•  Started: items are needed or are being processed. To see the items, click the grey or yellow ‘Started’ tile next to the application title.  This will open another box listing all required items and the current status of each.
•  Complete: all required forms and attachments (if applicable) have been received and your application will be considered for the scholarship. You may also monitor the status of your attachments and recommendations (if applicable). 
•  Not Received: the attachment has either not been received or has been rejected.
•  Not Started: the form has not been requested or started. 
• Requested: the form request has been created, but the form has not been started. 
• Processing: the attachment has been received and is being reviewed. 
•  Rejected: the attachment was not accepted and has been rejected.
• Accepted: the attachment has been verified and accepted by ISTS.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the progress of all application requirements to make sure the application is complete. The status Complete will display on the home page when all forms have been submitted and all documents have been verified. 

I uploaded a document that no longer displays on my application. Do I need to submit it again? There are two situations where your attachment might not upload:

•   You upload a file with the same name as one that has already been accepted.
•   You upload a file with the same name as one that is waiting to be processed. Example: You upload your school transcript file and then try to upload the same file with the same name for your test scores requirement because your scores were on it. You simply need to rename the file in order to upload it again so that it may be processed as your test scores.

Master’s degree scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019 at the University of Cambridge

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 

Who covers the costs of the scholarships?  BP Egypt and the Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust cover all of the scholarship costs. 

How many scholarships are on offer?  A number of BP Cambridge Scholarships for Egypt are offered annually to pursue one-year Master’s degree programmes.

What are the requirements/processes to get the scholarship? 

1. Applicants must show evidence of excellent academic achievement. They should have a first class or high second-class honors degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university, supported by certificates of graduation and letters of recommendations from Professors at their current or previous university. Please see the course requirements that apply to the many Masters courses available at the university: http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses 

Full information about Graduate Study is available online at: http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/ 

2. Applicants must gain admission to the University of Cambridge in the normal way to be considered for these awards. The Trust cannot admit students to the University. Please, see the applying for admission section on the Graduate Studies web pages for information: http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/how-do-i-apply 

3. Applicants who are not native speakers of English are required by the University to provide the results of an English language test and to meet the minimum standard of proficiency required for admission to Cambridge. For more information please see http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements 

Decisions on awards will be taken during the summer months (June to August) prior to the October date that the candidate intends to start their studies. A shortlist of eligible candidates will be drawn up and BP Egypt will interview these candidates in Egypt and select the BP Cambridge Scholars from those interviewed. 

5. Successful candidates must sign with BP Egypt, before their departure to Cambridge, an enrolment agreement whereby they will agree to return back, domicile and work in Egypt after their graduation from the University of Cambridge for double the period they studied at the University of Cambridge. 

6. BP holds the right to apply exceptions to the above conditions as the company sees appropriate. 

What is the value of the scholarship? 

•  University Composition Fee  The scholarship will cover the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
•  Maintenance  A maintenance allowance enough for a single student is paid in three or four equal installments each term (October, January, April and July). For the academic year 2017-2018, the maintenance allowance is currently £14,553 for twelve months, and is pro-rated for courses shorter than 12 months. The rate for 2018-19 has not yet been set. The maintenance allowance is expected to cover accommodation and meal costs. 

The award does not cover the costs of dependents. Students are required to provide a separate financial guarantee for support of their dependents if they want to take any dependents with them. You can find out the level of guarantee required for dependents by using the financial commitment calculator at http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance 

• Airfare  A contribution to an airfare from Egypt to the UK of about £300 is paid upon arrival, and a contribution towards the cost of an airfare from the UK to Egypt via the most economical route is paid upon departure at the end of the scholarship 

How do I apply for the scholarships and admission to Cambridge?  For full and detailed information about applying for admission and for funding see http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/how-do-i-apply 

All applicants must complete and submit an online application form through the Applicant Portal to the University’s Graduate Admissions Office by the relevant deadline. 

All applicants for BP Egypt Cambridge Scholarships and funding from the Cambridge Trust should complete the funding section of the Applicant Portal by ticking the box ‘I wish to be considered for funding’. Only after a conditional offer from the University has been made can a student be considered for a scholarship. 

By submitting one online application form per course applied for, candidates will, where eligible, be considered for: 

•  Admission to a course of graduate study or research by the university
• Admission to a college by one or more of the Cambridge colleges 
• Funding offered by the Cambridge Trust http://www.cambridgetrust.org/

Application for Admission and Scholarships

Application Instructions

 Step 1:

Students must complete the application for admission and scholarships form and submit a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Checks or money orders should be made out to Ohio University. Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch in high school qualify for an application fee waiver. These can be obtained by having the high school counselor contact Undergraduate Admissions. Students may also access the application form and pay the application fee online at www.ohio.edu/admissions/apply.

Step 2:

Applicants who are currently in high school, have been out of high school for less than one year, or who are transfer students with fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of college work, must request high school transcripts be sent to Undergraduate Admissions directly from the high school. Transfer applicants must request official copies of transcripts from all attended post-secondary institutions be sent directly to Undergraduate Admissions. 

Step 3:

If applicants have not been out of high school for more than one year, or have completed fewer than 20 semester hours after earning a high school diploma, they must submit standardized test results, either SAT or ACT. Undergraduate Admissions prefers that test results be sent directly from the testing agencies. OHIO’s ACT code is 3314, and the SAT code is 1593.

Campus Visits Ohio University offers a variety of campus visit options to meet students’ needs. Information sessions and guided walking tours are available Monday through Friday and most Saturdays throughout the year. Visitors can schedule online at www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit or by calling 740.593.4100. Two weeks notice is recommended.

Information for Applicants with Disabilities Services are available for students with diagnosed documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services at least five months prior to beginning classes to ensure specific accommodations are met. More information is available at www.ohio.edu/uc/sas or by calling 740.593.2620 (V) or 740.593.0193 (TTY). Residency Applicants must indicate the proper state of residence at the time of application. For information about residency status for tuition purposes at Ohio University, visit www.ohio.edu/residency

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Ohio University participates in all federal and state financial aid programs, which require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status for consideration. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for need-based financial aid and need-based scholarship consideration. OHIO’s school code for the FAFSA is 003100. Visit www.ohio.edu/financialaid or call 740.593.4141 for more information.

Freshman Scholarship Information Complete applicants (all required materials received by the deadline) by December 1, 2017, will receive priority consideration for direct entry to academic programs, merit scholarship programs, and University honors experiences. Scholarship decisions will be based on academic record (class rank, GPA, ACT/ SAT). The highest standardized test score and high school GPA (weighted or unweighted) received by Ohio University by January 15, 2018, will be considered in determining eligibility for scholarships. The composite score of the ACT or the combined math and evidence-based reading and writing scores on the SAT will be considered. Undergraduate Admissions will consider both new SAT and old SAT scores. While we will continue to superscore (combine subscores from multiple test dates) across the same version of the SAT, we will not superscore between the new SAT and old SAT. ACT writing and SAT essay scores are not considered in the review process for scholarships.

No separate form is required for consideration for OHIO merit-based academic scholarships; however, some awards have a need-based component. OHIO must receive your FAFSA results by January 15, 2018, for priority consideration for these need-based awards. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify students who are eligible to receive an academic scholarship.

Transfer Scholarship Information A limited number of transfer scholarships are available for students entering in fall semester only. To be eligible for consideration, students must apply and be admitted by May 15, 2018. Applicants must also have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level coursework by May 15.

Estimated Expenses for 2017-2018*

Ohio Residents

Tuition and Fees  $ 11,896

 Room (standard double)  $ 6,822

 Meal Plan ( Flex 14) $ 5,790 Total  $ 24,508

Non-Ohio Residents

Tuition and Fees  $ 21,360

Room (standard double)  $ 6,822

Meal Plan ( Flex 14) $ 5,790

Total  $ 33,972 *

Estimated expenses only. Subject to change by action of the Board    of Trustees.

A guide to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship

Welcome to Step Up for Students

 Thank you for your interest in this unique education option. The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship was created in 2001 with the sole objective of providing children from low-income families a learning option they may not otherwise not be able to afford, and last year it served more than 105,000 students in roughly 1,800 private schools throughout the state. This program depends on the contributions of companies, which are then awarded state tax credits. 

Children learn in different ways, and Step Up for Students wants to help assure that students from less affluent households have as many options as possible to succeed in school. 

The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program is overseen by private, nonprofit groups called Scholarship Funding Organizations (SFOs), which are approved and closely monitored by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). We are an SFO called Step Up for Students and we have scholarship offices in Jacksonville and St. Petersburg, and serve all Florida counties.

Eligibility

Florida Tax Credit Scholarships are available to students whose household income is not more than 260 percent of the poverty level. The scholarship’s value is determined by the student’s grade level and the income of the student’s household. 

The maximum scholarship awards for the 2017-18 school year are:

• $6,343 for kindergarten – 5th grade
• $6,631 for 6th – 8th grade
• $6,920 for 9th – 12th grade The award amount for the 2018-19 school year will be released in the early spring of 2018. Households with higher incomes may receive a pro-rated scholarship of 88, 74, 60 or 50% of the maximum awards listed above.  

Renewing applicants and the lowest income new families are given eligibility priority. New families with household incomes above 185% of the Federal poverty level will be placed on a waiting list until the renewing families and lowest income new families have been found eligible. The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, nationality or political belief. 

Each family is required to complete an application and verify their household income each year. Eligibility is based on the gross, monthly income of all members of the household. Examples of income include: monthly gross income from pay checks, cash wages, unemployment, Social Security Income/Disability for every household member (including children), child support, any other income. Any misrepresentation of the information provided to Step Up for Students for eligibility purposes will result in the revocation of the student’s scholarship and could be punishable as a crime. 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian, not the school, to complete the application and provide any documents required by Step Up for Students. You should NEVER share your Step Up for Students account login with anyone, including representatives from the school you have chosen. AND, only you, the parent or guardian of the student/s you are applying for should complete the application process and provide the required validating documentation. 

When you complete the Step Up for Students application, you are agreeing to or authorizing the following 

• You authorize Step Up for Students “to access information needed for income eligibility determination and verification held by other state or federal agencies, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Education, the Department of Economic Opportunity, and the Agency for Health Care Administration.” s1002.385,7(g)  

You authorize Step Up for Students to share your contact information with organizations that want to provide you with information about parental empowerment, school choice and candidates for public office. Your consent or lack of consent will have no effect on my scholarship eligibility.

•  You authorize Step Up for Students to deliver prerecorded messages, including, but not limited to, application status updates and other pertinent scholarship information, to the home telephone numbers or the mobile telephone numbers that you provide in the scholarship application. You understand that you are not required to provide your consent as a condition of purchasing any goods or services, and that your consent or lack of consent will have no effect on my scholarship eligibility.
• You authorize Step Up for Students to deliver text messages. In addition to any entry, submission, subscription or other fee of which you are notarized, your carrier’s Messaging and Data rates may apply to your entry or submission message, our confirmation and all subsequent SMS correspondence.

We will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any SMS messages as delivery is subject to effective transmission from your network operator. SMS message services are provided on an as-is basis.

Data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your cell phone number, your carrier’s name, and the date, time and content of your messages. We may use this information to contact you and to provide the services you request from us.

If at any time now or in the future, you elect to cancel, you can unsubscribe by texting ‘STOP’ to 77453.

•  You certify that the information presented is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that providing false representations constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incomplete information may result in the denial of the scholarship application or revocation of a scholarship award.  

Choosing a school   

Once a student has been approved for the scholarship the next step is to select an eligible, participating private school. To find private schools that accept the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship click here.  

Once you choose a private school, take your award letter, which can be found by logging into your account, to the private school you’ve chosen. That letter will allow Step Up for Students to match the student and the eligible, participating private school and begin scholarship payments. Your student’s scholarship may be transferred to another eligible, participating private school during the school year if you need to make a change in the school your student is attending.  

If you enroll your child before your application has been received or prior to being found eligible you will be responsible for paying any tuition and fees due and may not qualify for future scholarship funding.  

Scholarship payments  

The scholarship is paid by checks made payable to the primary and/or secondary parent/guardian stated on the application AND the school the parent/guardian has chosen. The checks are sent directly to the private school and the parent/guardian must go to the eligible, participating private school to sign the check. There are no exceptions to this rule. Failure of the designated parent to sign the check within the time specified by the private school’s policy will result in the loss of your scholarship. In some extreme cases, a power of attorney for signing scholarship checks may be granted to someone other than the parent/guardian on the application. This person may not be affiliated, in any way, the eligible, participating private school. 

The checks are mailed to the school four times a year; in September, November, February and May. A few weeks before each installment, each private school is provided a report with your child's name and the scholarship amount in order to confirm ongoing attendance during that period. The private school must electronically verify that the information is correct and return the verification to Step Up for Students. Parents.  

Student behavior and scholarship requirements

Scholarship students must follow all academic and discipline policies of the private school they attend. Private schools have the right to expel or suspend students if their published policies are not followed. We recommend you carefully review those policies and procedures to ensure your children remains eligible for the scholarship. Step Up for Students does not govern private school policies regarding the retention of students due to academic or discipline failures. The third time a student is expelled from an eligible private school, he or she will lose the scholarship permanently, with no option to renew. If a student is expelled due to a violent event, the student’s scholarship will be revoked immediately. This action will not affect the scholarship of the student’s siblings.  

We have found that some students need help in making the adjustment to a new private school environment. The courses may be more advanced and difficult. There may be more homework. The private school may have tougher enforcement of rules, stricter discipline procedures and less tolerance for unruly or disrespectful behavior. We urge parents to remain in constant contact with the private school, its counselors and teachers, and to seek tutoring or mentoring services that might be available.  

Scholarship students are also expected to maintain regular school attendance and be in good standing with the private school’s existing attendance policy. If you plan to withdraw your student during the school year, please notify the private school prior to withdrawal so they may notify Step Up for Students.

New Entrant Sports Scholarship Scheme 2018/2019

 Guidelines for Applicants

Students applying for the pilot ‘New Entrant Sports Scholarship’ at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) should consider the following criteria before applying: 

Introduction LYIT has established a New Entrant Sports Scholarship Scheme to support and facilitate students wishing to commence a full-time undergraduate/postgraduate programmer in the academic year 2018/19.  These scholarships are targeting students who are competing at a high level across the following disciplines of sport: Gaelic Football (men/ladies), Hurling and Soccer. The applicant must currently be a member of a GAA Inter county (minor or senior) or League of Ireland team.

Eligibility

 In order to be eligible for the award of a scholarship, applicants must:

• Meet the criteria, ie, when the Institute considers the student to have reached a high level of performance in their chosen sport.
• Have applied and be accepted onto a full-time undergraduate/postgraduate programmer within LYIT for the academic year 2018/19.
• New entrant is a person who is entering on a new programmer at LYIT for the first time in 2018/2019. This  includes:

• A person who is entering 1st year of a full-time undergraduate programmed
• Advanced entry of a subsequent year of a course
•  A full-time postgraduate programme.
• Applicants for other sports are welcome to apply under LYIT’s sports scholarship scheme (see www.lyit.ie/studentlife/sports).

Basis of Award The scholarship will be awarded to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria set out above and if necessary successfully complete an interview in July/August 2018 when the state examinations have been completed.

Value and Nature of Award Successful applicants will be offered a scholarship to a minimum value of €1,000 and a maximum value of €1,500 for one year. The subsequent year, successful candidates may be eligible to apply for a second scholarship under LYIT’s Sports Scholarship Scheme. 

Additional benefits of being a scholarship holder include:

• Free membership to gym
• Free GP and chartered physiotherapy upon referral
• Additional training/Sports Gear
• Coaching Support from qualified coaches
• Maths and Communication Learning Support Services, if the scholar requires this assistance.

Tenure The scholarship is only available in the year in which it is offered. It may not be deferred.

Condition of Award If the holder withdraws from the programme for which he/she has registered, he/she will forfeit the bursary.

Application Procedure

 1. Applicants will be required to send a completed application form to the Sports Officer, LYIT. The applicant should complete the application form and include the following:

•  An official confirmation letter from a County Board or League of Ireland Club that the applicant is a member of an Intercounty (minor or senior) or League of Ireland panel. This letter must accompany the application form. This confirmation letter must be signed by the Team manager, an e-mail will not be accepted.

2. Selection of candidates will be made following the submission of forms by all eligible students. Signed completed application forms with supporting documentation must be posted and received by Paddy Gallagher, Sports Officer, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, no later than 4 pm on Friday, 22 June 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.

3. Regardless of a conditional offer, only those who have accepted a valid offer of a full-time place, and are registered at LYIT, will receive the New Entrant Sports Scholarship award.

Procedures for Selection of Bursary Students

If necessary, interviews will take place in July (post State examination) to confirm that applicant meets the required criteria.

Payment of all New Entrant Sports Scholarship awards will be made to the successful applicant, once registration onto a full-time course at LYIT is confirmed by the applicant to the Sports office. This should be confirmed not later than Monday, 10 September 2018.

Payment of the New Entrant Sports Scholarship will be made to the successful candidate in two installments. First half installment will be will be made by cheque to the payee in September, the remaining amount will be paid by the end of semester 1, subject to the candidate making acceptable academic progress. and based on the candidate’s dedication to the Institute club, which includes attendance at training, and participation at competitive games in the intervarsity programmer.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HELLENES

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 

 The Onassis Foundation grants scholarships for graduate studies in Greece and other countries worldwide to individuals with Greek nationality or citizenship, who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies and possess all the necessary qualifications to pursue further studies.  In case of candidates with similar credentials, the Board of Directors takes into consideration the individual socioeconomic criteria of the candidates in the selection procedure.

 The scholarship programs, prescribed in this Regulation, are announced annually by the Board of Directors of the Foundation and are both publicized in the Media and posted on the Foundation’s official website.

  Scholarships are awarded only for full time studies. Applications for long-distance or part-time studies are not accepted.

SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 

A. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

I. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE (MASTER & PHD)

Scholarships are awarded to bachelor degree holders from Universities in Greece and other countries worldwide or Accredited Colleges, Conservatories and Art Academies, who qualify according to the terms and conditions of the corresponding scholarship announcement.

1. Graduate Studies for Master’s degree or other equivalent degrees (Master, MPhil., Master1,  Master2 etc.)

Scholarships are awarded to candidates in all subjects and specializations apart from the following:

 Translation/Interpretation

  Archiving and Library Science

  Conservation of Artworks, Antiquities, Books, Fabric.

2. Graduate Studies for Doctorate (PhD, MPhil/PhD, MRes/PhD, Doctorat or other equivalent degrees)

Scholarships are awarded to candidates who are clearly orientated towards an academic career or research, in all subjects and specializations apart from the following:

 Translation/Interpretation

  Archiving and Library Science

  Conservation of Artworks, Antiquities, Books, Fabric.

II. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN GREECE (DOCTORATE)

Scholarships are awarded for Graduate studies in Greece in Public Universities, to bachelor degree holders from Universities in Greece and other countries worldwide who qualify according to the terms and conditions of the corresponding scholarship announcement.

Scholarships are awarded to candidates who are clearly orientated towards an academic career or research, for the following subjects and specializations:

 Cavafy Studies

 Special Education and Psychology of Education

 Economics & Finance

  Business Administration

  Civil Engineering

 Surveying Engineering /Geography / Geodesy

  Industrial Design

 Mechanical Engineering

 Naval Architecture & Engineering / Aeronautics

 Physical Studies

  Geology / Mining / Metallurgy

 Environmental Studies

 Agricultural Studies

 Chemical Engineering

  Energy Studies

  Chemistry

 Pharmaceutical Sciences

 Biology

  Biotechnology

  Medicine (Clinical, Pathology, Surgery)

  Mathematical Sciences

 Informatics & Computer Science

 Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications 

B. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

 The annual announcement states all the supporting documents required for the submission of an application for all respective programs.

  A candidate cannot submit an application for more than one scholarship program or specialization.

 An application cannot be accepted only on the grounds that it is submitted.

  The applications are checked by the Scholarship Department of the Foundation. All the supporting documents of the application (degrees, certificates etc.) should be submitted within the specific deadlines mentioned in the annual announcement.

  All eligible applications proceed to the comparative evaluation and selection process.

C. EVALUATION PROCESS

 The Board of Directors of the Foundation assigns the review and comparative assessment of all eligible applications to Committees of Academic Advisors, consisting of University Professors, Academicians, specialized Scientists and renowned artists.

  The eligible applications, according to the terms and conditions of the annual announcement, are classified per specialization and level of studies and are thus assessed by the corresponding Academic Advisors.

  The evaluation criteria set by the Foundation are purely academic. In particular, the following factors are important:

 1. The General Point Average, the candidate’s ranking and the grades of all individual courses relevant to the candidate’s prospective field of study, as well as the ranking of the University from which the candidate has graduated.

2. The institutional status, ranking and reputation of the chosen University.

3. The institutional status, ranking and reputation of the chosen program of study.

4. Regarding doctoral candidates, the subject of their thesis. The originality of the subject chosen, its special scientific interest and how the findings of the research may prove socially beneficial for Greece are factors taken into consideration in the evaluation. Furthermore, publications in scientific journals and presentations in conferences play an important role in the evaluation procedure.

5. The candidate’s statement of purpose, where they are requested to justify their choice of field of study, specialization, chosen program of study and especially for doctoral studies, their choice of supervisors, as well as their future plans.

6. The letters of reference and the academic reputation of the referees.

 7. The level of knowledge of foreign languages, especially if it is a requirement for the course.

 8. In the field of Architecture and in all other art forms, the candidates’ portfolios.

9. Any existing working experience (including internships, residencies, volunteer work). 

 It is compulsory for candidates to participate in auditions or interviews at the potential request of the Academic Advisors.

 The results are announced individually to all candidates through the Foundation’s website: www.onassis.org → Scholarships → Scholarships for Hellenes. The decisions of the Board of Directors of the Foundation are final and there is no provision for appeal or re-evaluation of the applications.

D. DURATION / LENGTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS

 The duration of each scholarship is calculated on a monthly basis. The date of commencement of studies is October 1st (with the exception of the U.S.A. and some other countries where the date of commencement is September 1st) of each academic year. The total length of the scholarship cannot exceed the period of studies as it is outlined in the regulations of the University or School in Greece or in other countries worldwide.

 The maximum length of scholarship is determined by the Board of Directors of the Foundation as follows:

-24 months for Graduate studies in countries worldwide or 36 months, only in cases where it is required by the program, without any provision for extension.

-36 months for doctoral studies in Greece or other countries worldwide, with the possibility of a 12- month extension, assuming that the scholar is in good standing and has not exceeded the period of 4 years since the first enrolment to the program or assuming the program’s minimum duration is more than 4 years.

E. TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND METHOD OF PAYMENT

 The scholarship is in the form of a grant.

  For Scholars studying in countries worldwide the monthly amount of scholarship is EUR 1,000 for the countries in Europe (apart from Greece), GBP 800 for the UK and USD 1,200 for the U.S.A. and other countries outside Europe. Scholars may also receive an additional allowance to cover part of their tuition or relocation expenses. The additional allowance amounts to EUR 5,000, GBP 3,500 and USD 5,000 respectively.

 The aforementioned amounts are the highest that can be granted by the Foundation.

  The scholarship commences or continues each academic year once the scholar submits a registration certificate.

F. SCHOLARS’ OBLIGATIONS

 The scholar should devote to their studies and uphold the obligations mentioned in this Regulation and in the contract they sign with the Foundation.

 The scholars should not take up any full-time employment for the duration of the scholarship.

 Only in special cases, the Foundation may permit a scholar studying in Greece to take up fulltime employment, assuming that their progress is satisfactory.

   If scholars complete their studies before the end of the scholarship, they have to notify the Department of Scholarships for Hellenes and ask for the discontinuation of their scholarship. Otherwise, they have to return the amount of money paid after the completion of their studies.

 Scholars, who continue their studies even after the end of their scholarship, should keep sending progress reports (their personal and their supervisor’s reports) every semester until the completion of their studies.

VC Scholarships

2018-19 Academic Year

APPLY

 Once you have applied and received acceptance to Victoria College (VC), you will use your student ID to log into the Pirate Portal and access the scholarship application. The application is for scholarships administered by the Victoria College Foundation (VCF). Scholarships  awarded by VCF are for students attending VC only and are not transferrable  to another institution.

5 Easy Steps to Apply for a VCF Scholarship

1.  Log into the Pirate Portal.

2. Click on the “Financial Aid & Scholarships” folder.

3. Click on the “Scholarship Application” link.

4. Click on “2018-19 Scholarship Application” link.

5. Complete the Scholarship Application.

DATES

Scholarship application opens - November 1, 2017 High School Seniors priority deadline - March 8, 2018 All other applicants priority deadline - April 26, 2018  Students are encouraged to submit an application even after the priority deadlines. Scholarships will continue to be awarded as funds are available.

SCHOLARSHIPS

VCF administers numerous scholarships for VC students based on:

• Minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher

• Specific majors and programs

 • Returning VC students or high school seniors

• Need and non-need based

TIPS

• Maintain personal information – Keep your major and all contact information up-to-date on your VC student record.

 • Review your application – Use minimum words requested, follow directions, and answer all questions. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are evaluated on your application. Changes are not allowed after submission.

• Write strong essay answers – Tell us about yourself. Please share your experiences, goals, responsibilities or other information to help us determine that you are a good scholarship candidate.

SAMPLE SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS

To give you a head start, the following is a sample of the 2018-19 scholarship questions.  Scholarship questions are subject to change.

1. What year did you graduate (or will you graduate) from high school or complete your GED (YYYY)? Enter YEAR ONLY as YYYY.

2. Please state your current total household income. The total figures should include amounts for your parents and yourself as applicable.  Enter NUMBERS ONLY, no comments please.

3. What is your current GPA?

4. What is your expected enrollment status for the upcoming academic year?

5. Please list high school, college, public service, community activities or recognitions.  Include date range of your involvement.

6. Why did you choose to attend Victoria College?

7. Please answer both questions.  What is your major?  Do you plan to complete all of your education at Victoria College or will you be transferring to another institution?

8. Using a minimum of 100 words, please tell us about your academic goals and career plans. 

9. Using a minimum of 100 words, please describe your most meaningful achievement to date and how it has influenced your life.   

10. Why are you a good candidate to receive this scholarship?

11. If you are employed, who is your employer? Are you employed full time or part time?

12. Please enter the name and contact information for a character reference who would recommend you for a scholarship.

13. Have you been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Victoria, TX for at least 3 years?

14. Affirmation: I affirm that the information which I have provided on this application and any additional material that I submit related to the scholarship process is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA).  I hereby authorize Victoria College to release the scholarship application information I provided, as well as other official and unofficial Victoria College information regarding my academic progress and status to scholarship donors for the purpose of providing donors with information concerning my eligibility as a scholarship recipient. I also understand that furnishing false information may result in revocation of my scholarship or may result in disciplinary action pursuant to the Victoria College Code of Student Conduct. Do you agree to the above?

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Additional scholarship applications are available at www.VictoriaCollege.edu/Scholarships. Scholarships include: 

• VC Allied Health Continuing Education Scholarship

 • VC Dual Credit Scholarship

 • VC Gonzales Center Advisory Scholarship

• VC Workforce & Continuing Education Scholarship

 • VC Transfer Student Endowed Scholarship

 • “What’s Your Story?” Scholarship Contest

 • Outside Scholarships