Application

IMPACT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
  • TODAY’S DATE
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • MAILING ADDRESS
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
  • COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
  • ESSAY

    Provide a personal statement essay (as part of the application) explaining the following:

    1. Why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship
    2. How do you meet at least two of the following criteria:
      • A first-generation college student
      • A member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low-income, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
      • Have overcome personal, social, and/or physical obstacles pursuing an education and/or be from a living environment or academic setting that may have hindered educational pursuits
      • Have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion and/or leadership in working with underrepresented groups through employment, community service, or other involvement.
  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
    • Be an approved candidate as determined by an interview with the Athens State Diversity Committee or their designees
    • Must work with one of the university-approved diversity clubs or organizations for two consecutive semesters
    • Have a completed and accepted (current) FAFSA at Athens State University that demonstrates financial need through Pell Grant eligibility (not Pell receiving) in accordance with the FAFSA
    • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
    • Have no previous bachelor’s or master’s degree
    • Be in a degree-seeking program
    • Not receiving funding from Men of Kennis, Bonner Leaders, or ASSIST
  • Type your initials to show you agree with the program requirements