The Maguire Scholars Higher Education Program
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The Maguire Scholars Higher Education Program About The Maguire Scholars Program The Maguire Scholars’ higher education partners will select students coming out of the high schools on the attached list, to provide “last dollar” scholarship support to at least three students in their incoming freshman class for four years of matriculation. Maguire Scholars are selected by their respective institutions, must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and are an active participant in school and/or community volunteer extra- curricular activities. There are currently 21 partnership institutions in higher education. Eligibility Eligible students for this scholarship program will: Demonstrate financial need as determined by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Be a graduate of one of the high schools listed on the attached high school list. Qualify for admission to selected institution. Students must have at least a 3.0 grade average or equivalent in high school. Students must be engaged in community service and/or extracurricular activities. Student or family must contribute at least $5000 per year to tuition, room & board. ($1000 at a community college) Student participates with regular “intrusive counseling” in accordance with university requirements. Student agrees to participate in an annual Maguire Scholars Program event Complete a Maguire Scholars Program Application. Include a letter of recommendation from supervisor of a volunteer/community service or extracurricular activity. Application Process Complete the application, including the personal statement. Attach letter of recommendation. All applications must be submitted or postmarked in their entirety by March 1, 2015. Each application must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the school to which you are applying. Please mark: Attention: Maguire Scholars’ Application In addition to these scholarship materials, each applicant must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), http://www.fafsa.ed.gov, by February 15, 2015 and include your desired institutions on the FAFSA. (Check with each institution for their preferred deadlines) 1 The Maguire Scholars Program Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Last First MI Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address or PO Box ________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Email ________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________ ________________________________________ Home Phone # Cell Phone # High School ________________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Date __________________________________________ Cumulative GPA _____________ SAT ___________ ACT __________ Application Submitted for: ☐ Cabrini College ☐ Loyola Univ.- Maryland ☐ Temple University ☐ Chestnut Hill College ☐ Neumann University ☐ University of Pennsylvania ☐ Drexel University ☐ Pa. Academy of Fine Arts ☐ University of Scranton ☐ Fordham University ☐ Penn State- Main Campus ☐ Villanova University ☐ Gwynedd Mercy Univ. ☐ Philadelphia University ☐ Widener University ☐ Immaculata University ☐ Rosemont College ☐ Community College of Phila. ☐ LaSalle University ☐ Saint Joseph’s University ☐ Mont. Co. Comm. College Student Signature By signing below, I acknowledge that all information I have provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate. _________________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Signature Date 2 The Maguire Scholars Program Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First MI Please answer the following question. The response should be no less than two paragraphs, but no more than one page. Answer should be typed in a standard 12-point font. Each page should have your name and the school(s) to which you are applying for the Maguire Scholars Program. 1. The mission of The Maguire Foundation is grounded in the belief (as taught by St. Ignatius Loyola), that we are men and women for others. What do you do to serve others? Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible and will NOT be returned to the applicant. All colleges will select and notify recipients directly. 3 The Maguire Scholars Program Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First MI Recommendation When submitting your application materials, please include a letter of recommendation from a community or activity leader who can accurately assess your potential to maximize this scholarship opportunity. Letters should be attached to this form and submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Maguire Scholars Program and marked with your name on the front of the envelope. Name of Recommender ____________________________________________________________________ Last First MI Title ______________________________ School/Organization ____________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone Number __________________________ Work Phone Number __________________________ Email _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 .