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An institutional scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded by Shepherd University to the student, either by department or by the Scholarship & Financial Aid Committee. To be considered for scholarships, students must apply and be admitted to Shepherd University by February 1. Completing a FAFSA by March 1 for Federal Student Aid is highly recommended. If financial need must be exhibited per the donor's criteria for a particular institutional scholarhip, a student may be ineligible if a FAFSA is not completed. All scholarships for incoming Freshman are awarded by the Office of Admissions. Some scholarships are renewable. Each scholarship program has different renewal criteria, such as semester or cumulative grade point averages, required number of credit hours earned, major, etc. Multicultural Leadership Team Scholarship-applications available through the Office of Multicultural Affairs. A complete list of Shepherd University scholarships can be found here. Contact he department of your major and request any scholarship application that they may have.
Promise Scholarship – Renewal Criteria GPA Requirement: PROMISE recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA throughout their collegiate career. However, first year students can retain the scholarship if they receive a cumulative 2.75, but every year thereafter students must meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement. For example: If a student earns a 2.75 cumulative GPA in the first year, he/she will need to earn at least a 3.25 GPA in his/her second year in order to have the required cumulative 3.0 GPA. Credit Hour Requirement: PROMISE recipients must complete and earn 30 credit hours per academic year and maintain full-time status (12 credit hours) each semester. Any college credit, as well as the GPA for those credits, earned prior to the actual enrollment in college does not count toward the student's renewal eligibility for the scholarship. Only those credits and grades earned while the student is a PROMISE Scholar count for purposes of determining renewal eligibility. For example: If a student received college credit while still in high school those credits will not be used in determining renewal eligibility. Summer School Option: If a student falls short of either the GPA or credit hour requirements, he/she can attend summer school in order to meet those renewal criteria however, PROMISE does not pay for summer school. The credit earned during summer school will then be reviewed to determine the student's eligibility to renew PROMISE. Additional Renewal Information: Each student is responsible for keeping track of his/her academic progress and eligibility status. PROMISE will notify a student who is in jeopardy of losing his/her scholarship. For more detailed information regarding the PROMISE Scholarship, please visit their website here.
Private scholarships are awarded by other agencies, not Shepherd University. The following websites are useful in applying online. Notify the Office of Financial Aid of any scholarship that you receive from a private source. The Loats Scholarship Fund is awarded to residents of Frederick County, MD. Priority consideration is given in the following order to undergraduates who: Are orphans Are applicants from broken homes* (see application for the definition of a broken home) Exhibit financial need Maintain good grades; and intend to pursue a career in public service. AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship AES Engineering offers scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Students do not have to be taking engineering classes to be eligible. The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of the sport in which they participate. The Association on American Indian Affairs The Association on American Indian Affairs provides several scholarship opportunities to students of American Indian descent. The Point Foundation LGBT Scholars Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. This program is open to all U.S. citizens, who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at a college or university that is accredited in the United States. This organization provides scholarship opportunities to student with parents with disabilities. Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Abbot and Fenner provides scholarship to high school juniors and seniors, as well as those currently attending a post-secondary institution, who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
The College Board Online Scholarship GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource Be aware of Scholarship Scams! If you detect Scholarship Fraud, contact the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Divisions of the West Virginia Attorney General's Office. (304)558-8986, 1-800-368-8808 (in-state calls) |