2009-2010 EDNA S. YOUNG KSU SOCIAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Administered by Adult Student Services Postmark Deadline: February 20, 2009

The Kansas State University Social Club will award one (1) $500 Scholarship to a full-time, non-traditional undergraduate student. Edna S. Young was a long-time member of the KSU Social Club, serving two terms as President and for many years as Historian. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and academic commitment.

The following criteria will be used to select the scholarship recipient:

1. Must be a first-time recipient. Previous KSU Social Club scholarship recipients are not eligible.

2. The recipient will be a new or continuing non-traditional student who will be a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate student enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the 2009-2010 school year.

3. The recipient must meet one of the following criteria: married, a parent, 25 years of age or older, or returning to school after at least a 5 year lapse in his / her education.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Fill out the application form on the reverse side.

2. Provide documentation of financial need in ONE of the following formats:

a) Apply for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) (For 2009-2010) b) A copy of 2008 Federal Income Tax Form(s) c) Any additional records, such as copies of veteran’s benefits.

3. Submit a one-page typed summary describing:

a) Your career goals, and your plans towards achieving them, b) Your activities and experiences during your non-college years, c) How you have been able to succeed in your academic endeavors, and d) Why you need financial assistance in order to continue your academic career. Include unique circumstances and obstacles you may be facing.

4. Submit application packet on time! Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

5. The scholarship recipient may be asked to speak at a 2009-2010 KSU Social Club luncheon.

Please write your name and student identification number on all attachments. Edna S. Young KSU Social Club Scholarship Application Form

Please complete the following: (Type or print clearly)

I am (check all that apply):_____over 25 years_____married_____a parent_____re-entering school

Name______Student Identification No.______

Local Address______Local Home Phone______

City/State/ZIP______Work Phone______

Major______

Employment within last five years (please indicate average hours per week) ______

Honors, achievements, or scholarships (high school, college, community):______

Other colleges attended: ______

Hours completed toward degree (including transfer credits) ______

Classification for upcoming semester (check as many as apply):

_____first year _____continuing student _____transfer _____returning

Anticipated status for upcoming semester:

_____freshman _____sophomore _____junior _____senior _____graduate

KSU date of entry______K-State: total hours_____GPA_____ Transfer: total hours_____GPA_____

Signature______Date______

Return to: Edna S. Young KSU Social Club Scholarship Committee Adult Student Services 101 Holton Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-1305

Questions: Adult Student Services (785) 532-6434