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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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
What are Foundation Scholarships?
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
• 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)
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
“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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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.
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
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
www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
More information available at: www.gtc.edu/foundationscholarships
Good luck with your application!