Keep your education more affordable

Gateway Foundation Scholarships for Continuing Students

Fall 2015

“I just didn’t think I could afford to attend Gateway. The Foundation (scholarships) helped me.”

-- Mark Kleisner, Culinary Arts Student & Gateway Foundation Scholarship Recipient

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What are Foundation Scholarships?

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• A financial award

• Scholarships Range from $250 to $2,000

• Can be used for Gateway tuition, books and fees

Who can apply?

• Gateway students who– Have completed at least 6 credits; – Have a GPA of at least 2.0– Are enrolled in at least 6 credits (a few

scholarships require 3 credits)

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How do you apply?

• Students complete an online application once per year

• The application period is from August 31 to October 5, 2015

• The application is located at www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

What will I be asked?

• Information about you

• Activities and experiences in your life

• What lead you to study in your field

• If you have financial need, describe it

• Name(s) and email(s) of at least one reference

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“My family is my biggest cheerleader. Receiving a Foundation scholarship helped reduce the financial burden college puts on my family. “

– Melanie Kelly, Electrical Engineering Class of 2013 & Gateway Foundation Scholarship Recipient

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How long will it take me to apply?

• Typically takes 1-2 hours to complete the application

• You can work on your application over time

• Write your short answers in MS Word, then cut and paste the text into the application

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How can I increase my chances of earning a scholarship?

• Complete the application

• Talk with your references and make sure you

have their correct email address

• Take the time to answer the short answer

questions -- they are an important way to

know you betterwww.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

What about those letters of reference?

• You will increase your chances of earning a scholarship if you have more than one letter of reference.

• Folks who make good references for a scholarship are:– Gateway Faculty & Staff– Work Supervisor– Clergy member or leader in the community

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What about those letters of reference?

• Some scholarships require different types of references like:– Gateway Faculty in Program Area– Someone who can address your leadership qualities– Someone who can address your mentoring abilities– Someone outside of Gateway like a leader in your

community or work supervisor• If you are in the nursing program, a clinical instructor• If you are a student with special needs, a member of

the Disability Services Teamwww.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

“This scholarship will help me with school. Thank you.” -- Ray Moore, Human Services Associate Program, 2015 Scholarship recipient

Frequently Asked Questions

• If I have received a Foundation scholarship in the past, am I eligible to receive one this year? Yes

• How do my references provide their recommendation? They are contacted via email at the email address you provide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I include my volunteer activities?– Yes– You could include:• Your volunteer activities in the community• Time you give at your house of worship• Involvement in Gateway student clubs

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who should I ask to give a reference? A non-family member who knows you well

• How will I be notified if I receive an award? Your Gateway email address

• When will I be notified if I received an award? In December 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

• If I need some help writing my short answers, who can help me at Gateway?– Academic Support Centers located on all three

campuses: https://www.gtc.edu/tutoring– Gateway Faculty & Staff– Foundation Staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

• When will the funds be available, if I earn a scholarship?– Funds are available starting the in Spring Term– Funds are applied to students’ accounts

• When is the awards ceremony?– Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony is

Saturday, February 13, 2015– Awardees may bring up to 4 people to the

ceremonywww.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

I honestly don’t know if I would still be enrolled at Gateway

without the scholarship. – Sheika Miner, Human Services

Associate Program

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More information available at: www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships

Good luck with your application!