Scholarship participants receive the following support:
· $2,500 over 5 semesters, which can be applied to tuition, fees, and related expenses. Awards are disbursed at the beginning of each semester and are contingent upon completion of the previous semester's requirements.
· $8.00/hr for Federal Work Study (FWS placements are contingent upon student eligibility and placement availability.)
· $2,200 total AmeriCorps Educational Awards (Educational awards are contingent upon student eligibility and federal funding.) Awards will be released to students upon completion of program requirements. Awards are good for seven years and may be used to pay current or future educational expenses or to pay off student loans.
Ideal candidates will:
· Graduate high school spring 2011
· Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
· Be eligible to file the FAFSA
o All students wishing to receive federally-funded financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Student Federal Aid. For more information on eligibility requirements, see: http://www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/cotw/main.jsp. To qualify for the Bonner Leaders Program, student must also qualify to file a FAFSA.
· Have an EFC of $7,500 or less
o After a student files his/her FAFSA, the federal government will assign him/her an Estimated Family Contribution. This is the monetary amount that the federal government estimates a student and his/her family can contribute to the student's education the following academic year. To qualify for the Bonner Leaders Program, a student's EFC should not exceed $7,500.
· Complete and submit the application found here: http://engage.gpc.edu/BLPAppGPC.pdf.
There are 10 scholarships available. These 10 students will move through the program as a cohort. We are looking for a diverse class - a nice mix of experiences, geographic location, gender, ethnic background, etc. I have attached an application, which is due Friday, June 3.
