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If you meet the eligibility criteria, please complete the application in PDF format, print it and mail it to:
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
8215 Clayton Road
St. Louis MO 63117
We will begin a accepting new applications and supporting documents on August 1, 2008 to be considered for the Spring 2009 semester . The deadline for submission will be November 15, 2008. Late materials are not accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Eligibility criteria for the interest-free loan and grant programs are in bold:
Minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average AND Progress toward degree completion
Ask yourself, does my transcript reflect a clear focus about my educational goals? Can others tell that I have a plan about how I will achieve my goals? Do I have a satisfactory explanation about difficult semesters? What else would I like others to know about me that is not reflected in my grade point?
Demonstration of financial need
Loan awards are made to the most financially needy candidates. The Foundation will consider applications with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $12,000 or less. If you are unsure about the EFC, please follow the link, http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml to estimate your family contribution. If your EFC is greater than $12,000 and you have extenuating circumstances such as job loss or illness, please call The Scholarship Foundation to discuss your situation. We will consider individual circumstances.
Strong character
Will a teacher, college professor or other faculty with whom you have established a prior relationship be willing to recommend you as a candidate for the loan program? Who else knows that you are on a serious path toward completing your degree? Are you able to describe your career goals and your plan for accomplishing those goals? Are you involved in extra-curricular activities? Have you had volunteer experiences? Do you have a history of responsible borrowing? Can you explain personal challenges and how you have been able to transform those adversities into opportunities?
Tips for submitting a successful first-time application:
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Complete the application legibly and answer all questions.
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Indicate “N/A” rather than leave a blank line.
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Sign and date the application where requested; student signature is requested on 3 lines.
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Submit all required documentation. If you are unsure, please call.
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Beat the deadline. We do not accept late applications or late supporting documentation.
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If in doubt at all, please call.
Reminders about submitting the renewal application:
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Request your academic transcript immediately at the conclusion of the fall semester.
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Retain your receipt as evidence that you requested the transcript before the deadline.
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Submit all pages of the Student Aid Report. Click here if the SAR is unavailable.
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Beat the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered for fall funding.
Applications for the November 15, 2008 deadline will be accepted beginning August 1, 2008. Please be sure to submit your completed application to The Scholarship Foundation by November 15, 2008. Late materials are not accepted and incomplete applications will not be considered.
(Note: The applications above are in Adobe PDF format. If you have any trouble opening an application, you may need to install the free, popular Adobe Acrobat Reader here.)
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