St. Cloud State University

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER

901 4TH Ave. South

St. Cloud, MN, 56301-4498

(320) 308-5449

 

Scholarship Application Form

(Application packets must be postmarked or received by April 2, 2008)

Check scholarship(s) for which you are applying.  You may apply for more than one. 

___Marvin and Joyce Holmgren Scholarship for Native Americans (Preference given to  

      first year students; Financial Aid Office determines award) 

___Meyer/Heltemes Scholarship (Preference given to Native American Students who  

      show a financial need and are involved with campus organizations) 

___The American Indian Education Scholarship (For new students at any grade level       

      who intend to major in Teacher Education, intended to follow student through  

      graduation; Financial Aid Office determines award) 

___James Marsh Scholarship (Applicants must be descendents of a federally recognized tribe.) 

___American Indian Alumni Scholarship (For students in good academic standing with a  

      minimum of a 2.5 GPA) 

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name_______________________________________     SSN______________________ 

Address_________________________________________________________________ 

City______________________State_____Zip_________Phone(        )_______________  

E-mail Address_____________________________________Age next fall____________ 

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

University class status next fall: 

___Freshman     ___Sophomore     ___Junior     ___Senior     Other__________________ 

Cumulative grade point average____________     Expected graduation date___________ 

Major(s)___________________________       Minor(s)___________________________ 

Career choice____________________________________________________________ 

PUBLICITY

If you receive a St. Cloud State University Scholarship, do we have your permission to release this information to the SCSU Foundation and University Communications, who may then release it to the media?   ___Yes    ____No  (Your answer will not affect award decisions) 

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information on this application is true and correct.  If I am awarded a scholarship, I agree to send a thank you to the donor of the scholarship. 

I understand that I must maintain 12 credits** to be eligible for a scholarship.  

Signature of Applicant__________________________________Date________________ 

**Exemptions will be noted in individual award letters. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Review criteria for each scholarship to assess your eligibility. 

2. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the American Indian Center (one from 

    a faculty member, unless you have been out of school for a long period of time).  You may 

    also include letters with your application packet. 

3. Write a letter/essay to the scholarship committee addressing the following points: 

• Describe your educational plan and goals, as well as your future career plans 

• Discuss your financial needs and circumstances 

• Outline obstacles and barriers that have affected your educational pursuits thus far 

• Discuss you past/current volunteer, civic or political activities 

• Discuss how you plan to contribute to, or participate more fully in your community as a    

   global citizen 

4. Submit your academic transcripts 

5. Mail your packet to: American Indian Center

     St. Cloud State University 

                                          720 4th Ave. South 

                                          St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 

       Or drop it off at:            American Indian Center 

                                             901 4th Ave. South 

                                             St. Cloud, MN  56301 

Applications must by received or post marked by April 2, 2008