Gilbert J. Sullivan -- Parents Program Endowed Scholarship

2012 Application Instructions

The Parents Committee of the U.Va. Fund is supported by parents of U.Va. students. Each year, the Committee provides grants to student and University organizations. The Committee's objective is to improve the life and experience of current students.

The Gilbert J. Sullivan--Parents Program Endowed Scholarship has been established to help defray the educational expenses of a current non-legacy student. Application is open to any rising third-year, non-legacy student currently eligible to receive financial aid from the Office of Financial Aid. Selection will be based on demonstrated records of citizenship, leadership, academic achievement and financial need. The award will cover a portion of tuition and fees for the student's third and fourth years.

The application will be composed of the following items:

Typed personal essay of no more than 350 words (1500 character maximum). The essay should address the selection criteria of citizenship, leadership and academic achievement as well as any specific personal circumstances about which the selection committee should know.
Brief resume.
Recommendation from one University of Virginia professor or administrator. *Recommendation from one University of Virginia professor or administrator must be sent to the Parents Committee via uvaparentscommittee [at] virginia [dot] edu (e-mail) by the deadline.*

For the 2011-2012 academic year selection process, the application form will be made available by December 1, 2011, and the deadline will be March 2, 2012 by 5:00pm EST.

All materials will be retained by the Parents Committee and all applicants will be notified of the committee's decision during April 2012.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact Katelyn Sevin at (434) 924-1310, or via uvaparentscommittee [at] virginia [dot] edu (e-mail).

Step 1: Contact Information

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email Address: *

Step 2: Local Address

Local Telephone Number: *

Local Address

Street: *

City: *

State/Province: *

Postal code: *

Country: *

Step 3: Permanent Address

Permanent Telephone Number: *

Permanent Address

Street:

City:

State/Province:

Postal code:

Country:

Step 4: Academic Information

Student ID Number: *

School: *

GPA: *

Major: *

Step 5: Essay

Personal Essay: *

The essay should address the selection criteria of citizenship, leadership, and academic achievement as well as any specific personal circumstances about which the selection committee should know. 1500 character maximum.

Step 6: Resume

Brief Resume: *

5000 character limit

Step 7: Recommendation

Recommendation from one professor or University administrator must be sent to the Parents Committee via email by the deadline.

Eligibility Statement: *

On my honor as a student at the University of Virginia, I pledge that I am a rising third-year, non-legacy student and qualify to receive financial assistance from the University of Virginia as determined by the FAFSA form. I authorize the Parents Committee of U.Va. Fund to verify my financial aid status with Student Financial Services for the purpose of determining eligibility and receipt of this scholarship.

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