2015 UA Alumni Association Scholarship Application

2015 UA Alumni Association
Scholarship Application
Dear Future Arizona Wildcat,
On behalf of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, I would like to thank you for your interest in attending the
University of Arizona. The Alumni Association is comprised of “Wildcats For Life,” who take great pride in being alumni of
the University of Arizona.
The SinCityCats award scholarships to several incoming freshmen, each year. This year, we will be offering four (4)
scholarships totaling $2,000 (3 for $400 and 1 for $800). The Dan Lee Memorial Scholarships are based on the
following criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community. Contingent on your acceptance to and
decision to attend The University of Arizona, you are eligible to apply for this award. Please return this application, and
include the following information:
1. A resume highlighting your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience,
community service, and any other information that you would like to include for our consideration.
2. A one page essay explaining why you would like to attend the University of Arizona. The essay should be
about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations, and goals. You need not
restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to write about things that are important to you.
The essay should be no more than one page and single spaced. Essays more than one page will not be
accepted.
3. Unofficial transcripts
Your completed application must arrive by Tuesday, March 31, 2015. No late or incomplete applications will be
considered. Scholarship award winners will be notified by email and/or telephone, no later than May 1, 2015. Scholarship
winners must be available for an informal awards luncheon on Saturday, June 13, 2015. If you have any questions,
please contact Mark Jacobson: SinCityCats@TheJacobsonJournal.com.
Please submit all information to:
SinCityCats Scholarship
UA Alumni Association
1111 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721
Good luck and go Cats!
Cordially,
Mark Jacobson
President
SinCityCats
The UA Alumni Association Las Vegas Chapter
2015 UA Alumni Association
Scholarship Application
This application serves the University of Arizona Alumni Association (www.arizonaalumni.com). To be eligible, you cannot be
related to a member of the scholarship committee and you must reside in the specific scholarships region. Scholarships are open to
all without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the University’s Non-Discrimination
Policy (http://equity.arizona.edu/policies). The scholarship selection committee adheres to these University policies.
For this application to be considered, you must provide all information requested. The application must be typed or completed in black
ink with a typewritten essay. The essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and
goals. You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are
important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or double- spaced, in 12-point type with one-inch margins. Essays more
than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted.
In addition to your essay, please include a resume.
Please check off your completed application items and sign to confirm that you are submitting a complete scholarship
application.
Check List:
Completed Application: Typed or completed in black ink
Resume: Includes highlights your scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, work experience, community
service, and any other information you deem as important
Essay: A one page printed essay about your decision to apply and/or attend The University of Arizona. The
essay should be about you, your intended field of study, your interests, concerns, expectations and goals.
You need not restrict yourself to educational interests and are encouraged to be personal and write about
things that are important to you. The essay must be one page only, single- or double- spaced, in 12-point
type with one-inch margins. Essays more than one page or in any other type size will not be accepted.
Unofficial Transcripts
By signing below, I acknowledge that I am submitting a complete scholarship application and it is my responsibility to include all items to be reviewed for
a scholarship. I understand that any incomplete application will not be reviewed.
X _______________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________
2015 UA Alumni Association
Scholarship Application
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to:
SinCityCats Scholarship, UA Alumni Association, 1111 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85721
Student Information:
Name
Birth Date
Address
Telephone
City / ZIP
E-mail
High School
Class Rank
Student ID
Weighted GPA
Unweighted GPA
ACT/SAT Scores:
Math
Critical Reading
Class Size
Written
Parent Information:
Name
Address
Telephone
City / ZIP
E-mail
List your five most important extracurricular activities, which may include scholastic, community or work experience.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
List any significant awards you have received.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Have you applied to the UA? ___YES ___NO
Have you been accepted to the UA? ___YES ___NO
What other colleges or universities have you applied to, or plan to apply to?
List the names of your parents or grandparents who earned at least 30 credits at UA.
Names
Dates Attended
Degree?
Major
By signing below, I acknowledge that all of the information set forth herein is true and complete. I authorize the University of Arizona Financial Aid Office
to release my academic and financial need information as requested by the University of Arizona Alumni Association. I understand that this information
will be used only to determine my scholarship eligibility.
X _______________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________