Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney University National Alumni Association Scholarship Application *Please check scholarship(s) for which you are eligible to apply: * Keystone Scholars are ineligible for all scholarships.

____W. McKinley Menchan & Katherine Russell Wilson ____ Ashley H. Cooke, Sr.

____ Class of 1947 Marcus Foster Memorial ____ Elvira Wilson

___Booker Reeves/Sylvester Pace ____Wade Wilson PhD

____ Fannie Jackson Coppin ____Ed Bradley

The W. McKinley Menchan & Katherine Russell Wilson Scholarship $1,500 . Applicant must be an incoming freshman and has been accepted to Cheyney University for the current academic year. Consideration will be given to those students who: rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class, have a minimum combine SAT score of 800 ( or Act equivalent of 17), and have made significant contributions to their community and / or school. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. to retain the scholarship for the second semester. The scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen only. Recipients are not eligible to reapply once they have completed their freshman year. The Class of 1947 Marcus Foster Memorial Scholarship $1,000. The Marcus Foster Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with preference given to those who have graduated from Simon Gratz High School and will attend Cheyney University. Students must show evidence of financial need. Applicants are therefore requested to include an explanation of financial requirements. The Elvira Wilson Scholarship $1,000. The Elvira Wilson Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who are accepted to Cheyney with a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or better and an 800 or more combined SAT score. Applicant should site in their essay his/her community involvement as well as the reason(s) for choosing Cheyney University to further his/her education. The Booker Reeves/Sylvester Pace Scholarship $1500. This scholarship will be granted to full time students with a G. P. A. of 2.5 or better; sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible. Applicants must include their reasons for attending Cheyney and cite their contributions in the community and /or school activities. The Ashley H. Cooke, Sr. Scholarship $1,500. This scholarship will be granted to full time students with a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better; sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Applicants must complete an essay that must include their reasons for attending Cheyney University and cite their contributions in the community and/or school activities. The Ed Bradley Scholarship $1,500. This scholarship will be granted to full time students with a G.P.A of 2.7 or better, sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in English or Communication Arts. Applicants must complete a 350 word essay. How does obtaining a degree at Cheyney University fit into your overall career goals as it relates to your field of study? Wade Wilson Ph.D. Scholarship $1,500. This scholarship will be granted to full time students with a G.P.A of 2.7 or better, sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in Graphic Design or Fine Arts. Applicants must complete a 350 word essay. How does obtaining a degree at Cheyney University fit into your overall career goals as it relates to your field of study?

The Fannie Jackson Coppin Scholarship $1,500. This scholarship will be granted to full time students with a G.P.A of 2.7 or better, sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management. Applicants must complete a 350 word essay. How does obtaining a degree at Cheyney University fit into your overall career goals as it relates to your field of study?

Part I: Personal Data

Please check the appropriate categories:

Ethnicity: Optional Marital Status: Gender:

___ Black ___ Asian ___Single ___ Male

___ Hispanic ___ Other ___Married ___ Female

___ Caucasian

Name: ______Last First Middle Student I. D. #

Address: ______Street

______City State Zip Code

Telephone Number:______Cell Phone______

Email address:______Are you a United States Citizen? ___Yes ___No

Part II: Family History

___ Living ___ Deceased

Father’s Name:______Last First M.I.

Father’s Address: (If different than applicants)

Street ______City State Zip Code

___ Living ___ Deceased

Mother’s Name:______Last First M.I.

Mother’s Address: (If different than applicants)

______Street

City State Zip Code Part III: Education

Please Check: Classification:

___ Full Time ___ Freshman ___ Junior ___ Part Time ___ Sophomore ___ Senior

Major Course of Study:______Minor:______

Academic Honors:______Anticipated Date of Graduation:______

Note: ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN, PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION BELOW:

Name of High School: ______Course:______

Address: ______Street

______City State Zip Code

Part IV: Work Experience/ Special Talents/Skills

Please list your work experience. i.e. Employer, Job Titles, Dates of Employment. Begin with the most recent work experience. Include college Work Study Experiences. ______

Special Talents/Skills:

______

Part V: Financial Information

What is your estimated family contribution to your education?______Are you an independent student? _____Yes ____No Do you currently have a scholarship? _____Yes ____No

If yes, how much and from what source?______

What other aid do you receive?______

Part VI: Recommendations Please submit two letters of recommendations from persons qualified to prove you meet our criteria (non-relatives) i.e. teachers, administrators, counselors, and other professionals who have some knowledge of your character and academic performance. Name Address Position/Title

1. ______

2. ______

I hereby declare that all the above statements are true. I have requested the necessary official transcripts to be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee. I am willing to appear for a personal interview or to forward any additional information, if necessary. I agree to accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee.

______Applicant’s Signature Date

All applications must be accompanied by a 350 word typewritten essay about your goals and how Cheyney will help you achieve them, two (2) letters of recommendation and an official high school or college transcript. Forward all completed applications to the address below by June 30th

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania National Alumni Association P.O. Box 121 Cheyney, PA 19319 Attn: Scholarship Committee

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the CUNAA Scholarship Chair, Marion Haliburton at 215-482-2152