Scholarship Application

Do you have questions?

Please email Marcus Silver
Assistant Director, Campus Living
silverm@ecu.edu

Application due date: Friday, January 22, 2016 5:00 P.M.

“Resident of the Year”
Scholarship 2016
1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday, January 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Please submit application to
Marcus Silver, at Silverm@ecu.edu or in person to Campus Living: Jones Hall on College Hill.
2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms,
evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space.
4. Typed application is required.
5. Recipient will be notified the week of February 12, 2016.

PURPOSE The Residence Hall Association “Resident of the Year” Scholarship program was established in
2015. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals living on campus inside
of one of fifteen residence halls. The “Resident of the Year” Scholarship principally targets residents on
campus who exude leadership, involvement in their hall, and outstanding community development.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Residence Hall Association awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that
are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments,
Community Service, References and Personal Essay. The recipient selected as the “Resident of the Year”
will receive a $500 scholarship.

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CRITERIA
 GPA requirement 2.75 semester and cumulative
 To be in good standing with the conduct office
 Remain living on campus for 2016-2017. To be returning to campus in the next academic year in order
to accept the scholarship.

TIMELINE
 Applications are due January 22, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
 Scholarship recipient will be notified the week of February 12, 2016.
 Recipient will be awarded scholarship, April 19, 2016 at the RHA Banquet.

APPLICATION PROCESS
NEW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:
 Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Friday, January 22, 2016 by 5:00 p.m to
Marcus Silver, Silverm@ecu.edu or in person to Campus Living: Jones Hall on College Hill.
 Letter of recommendation (ECU faculty or staff)

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
 Award amount $500.00
 Scholarships may not be processed before billing is complete. If that is the case, the student would have to
ensure their tuition is paid in full. Then once the scholarship post, it would be refunded to the student as long
as they do not owe the university any money.

CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

 Remain living on campus for 2016-2017. To be returning to campus in the next academic year in order to
accept the scholarship.
 Attend RHA End of Year Banquet April 19, 2016

Deadline for the application is Friday, January 22, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. Applications postmarked after this date will
not be considered.

Please email OR submit application in person to:

“Resident of the Year”

Scholarship Program

East Carolina University - Campus Living

Att: Marcus Silver
Suite 100 Jones Building
Greenville, NC 27858
silverm@ecu.edu

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Application 2016-must be filled out by applicant.

Please type on a separate sheet or print your answers below. If application is illegible it will be returned to you.

1 Last Name: First Name:

Mailing Address:

2 Street: _________________________________________________________

City: State: ZIP:

3 Daytime Telephone Number: ( )

Email address:________________________________________

4 Current Residence Hall: ________________________________

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Resident Hall for the 2015-2016 School Year: ___________________________________

6 Grade Point Average (GPA) Semester:__________ Cumulative: __________ (On a 4.0 scale)

Attach proof of GPA; most recent official school transcript required.

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Please list the following information on a separate sheet if needed.

16 SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you
have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.

17 ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious
organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.

18 RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received. Note organizations presenting
honor and date.

19 GOALS: Why have you decided to live on campus for another year?

20 Explanation: Why are you the best candidate for this scholarship?

21 Explanation: How did living in a resident hall influence your development?

22 Explanation: What is the best part of living on campus?

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 STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the East Carolina University Residence Hall
Association Scholarship Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken
and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Residence Hall Association “Resident of the Year”
Scholarship Program.
I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to East Carolina University Residence Hall
Association scholarship policy, I must remain living on campus for the 2016-2017 academic school year in order for
scholarship funds to be awarded.
Signature of scholarship applicant: ________________________________ Date: _______________________

Witness_______________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

The deadline for this application to be received is

Friday, January 22nd, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.