The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Student Scholarships
CRITERIA AND APPLICATION
SPONSORED BY MORRIS and BRANDON JONES
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THE DR. BRENDA WATTS JONES ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded: Fall Semester of every year The purpose of The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Student Scholarship Fund is to reward academic excellence in the Allied Health Field. A total of four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded beginning Spring Semester. Students will have access to a $1,000 line of credit placed on the student’s account. The funds are to assist the student with tuition, fees, credentialing and licensing certifications and/or books, tools, and program uniforms that can be purchased at the ATC Bookstore. The Atlanta Technical College Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization, administers The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Student Scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or more) student and must have completed one semester prior to making application. Applicant must be enrolled in a program classified as “Allied Health”. Such programs included but are not limited to – Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Dental Laboratory Technology, Healthcare Science, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology 2. Applicants must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (based on a fourpoint system). 3. Applicants must provide a copy of their banner web transcript and grade report from the most current semester (Spring or Summer 2013). The transcript must indicate that the student will be enrolled full time (12 semester hours) for the Fall 2013 semester (semester of award). 4. Applicants must submit a typed, double-spaced, one to two-page essay about why they should receive the scholarship and how it will aid them in completing their chosen program. The applicants may include information about why they have chosen the program as their career goal. Other things may be included such as community involvement or background about their personal circumstances that are relevant to the selection process. 5. Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from an outside source on their behalf. No letters of recommendations will be accepted from relatives or employees of Atlanta Technical College. Each letter MUST be submitted in a sealed envelope along with the student’s application form. 6. A recommendation form (included in application packet) must be completed by an instructor from the college who has taught the student. The instructor should be familiar with the applicant’s academic achievement and work ethics. The form MUST be submitted in a sealed envelope along with the student’s application form. Revised: June 14, 2012
3 AMOUNT AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP 1. The amount of each scholarship awarded shall be $1,000. 2. The funds are to assist the student with tuition, fees, credentialing and licensing certifications and/or books, tools, and program uniforms that can be purchased at the ATC Bookstore. 3. The student must be enrolled at the college at least one (1) semester prior to receiving the scholarship. 4. Scholarships are not transferable between programs and divisions; if a student changes his/her major from one program or division to another, the student forfeits his/her scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCESS The availability of scholarship funding will be advertised during the Summer Semester. Awards will be made during the Fall Semester of each year. 1. Students will be informed via the College’s website, announcements in classes, and campus-wide televised communication system of the availability of this scholarship. 2. Completed applications for Spring scholarship must be submitted to the Office of Institutional Advancement (President’s Office, 2nd Floor Building B) by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2013.
3. Incomplete application packets will not be eligible for consideration. All applicants will be contacted and informed of the status of their application via email.
For further information, please contact Elizabeth King, Director Institutional Advancement at 404-225-4648 or by e-mail
[email protected].
Revised: June 14, 2012
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THE DR. BRENDA WATTS JONES ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Submit completed application to: Office of Financial Aid Attn: Elizabeth King The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Student Scholarship Section I - Personal Information - To be completed by student (Please Type or Print) Name Student Identification Number:
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Current Address
Permanent Address (if different)
Residency phone Alternate contact phone E-mail Address: Please make sure you put your best email address as all applicants will be notified via email of the outcome Are you enrolled for at least 12 hours for the semester?
Yes
In which program of study are you enrolled? What is the length of your program? __________ semesters How many semesters have you completed?
No _____
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How many semesters do you have until completion of program of study? _______ What is your anticipated graduation date?
______________________ 20 ________
Are you receiving financial aid? _____Yes _____HOPE OR ______PELL?
OR
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_____ No. If Yes, are your receiving
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Describe your participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities in the community.
______________________ Attach a typed one to two-page essay (200 - 400 words, 12 or 14 pt font) about why you should be considered for this scholarship. You may include information about why you have chosen your program of study as a career goal or include background information about your personal circumstances that are relevant to the selection process. I authorize the Registrar’s Office and the Office of Financial Aid to release information to the Student Scholarship Committee as needed to determine my eligibility for the scholarship award. Signature
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The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Student Scholarship Instructor Recommendation Form (Please return in a sealed envelope with completed application) Student: ___________________________________________ Instructor: __________________________________________ Program of Study: ________________________________________ Please complete the following information concerning the student: ATC Scholarship Instructor Recommendation Form Please note: Use whole numbers only in evaluating the applicant.
5 4 3 2 Outstanding Average
1 Below Average
1. Academic Progress or Personal Achievement (grades and/or quality of work) 2. Attendance/Reliability (class attendance and/or dependability) 3. Attitude/Cooperation (relationship with others) 4. Communication Skills (ability to express ideas) 5. Leadership (judgment and ability to lead and influence) 6. Motivation (initiative, resourcefulness, selfstarter) 7. Potential for Success (ability to set and achieve goals) 8. Work Habits/Organizational Skills (ability to plan, manage, and execute) Total Points (For Office Use Only) Additional Comments:
Instructor’s Signature Revised: June 14, 2012
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The Dr. Brenda Watts Jones Memorial Foundation Student Scholarship Fund Applicant Check List:
The items below must accompany the application.
□ Completed Application Form □ Copy of Banner Web Transcript (Documentation of full-time enrollment, current semester of enrollment (Spring or Summer 2013), documentation of full-time enrollment for the upcoming quarter (Fall 2013), and documentation of 3.0 GPA or higher)
□ One to two page essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship □ Two letters of recommendations from outside sources (No relatives or employees from Atlanta Technical College).
□ Completed “Instructor Recommendation Form” (This form must be completed by an instructor who has taught you in your program area)
Completed applications for Spring scholarship must be submitted to the Office of Institutional Advancement (President’s Office, 2 nd Floor Building B) by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2013.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, OR THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. For further information, please contact Elizabeth King at 404-225-4648 or e-mail
[email protected].
Revised: June 14, 2012
