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Caroline M. Jones Scholarship

 

Eligibility

  • Full time undergraduate students that have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher on all college level academic work.

  • No honor violations, disciplinary actions, or make-leave decisions pending.

  • Plan to be enrolled full-time in undergraduate studies during the 2012- 2013 academic school year

  • Demonstrated financial need

Application Requirements

  • Caroline M. Jones Scholarship Application - available November 10, 2011

  • 500 – 750 word double spaced essay (in 12 pt Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri, font) answering the following question: Why is service to your SMU community as relevant and important to overall growth as your academic record?

  • SMU Community Service and Volunteer Resume (traditional resume format that lists only volunteer activities and includes contact information enabling SMU Staff Association to verify)

  • Degree Progress Report submitted by the student

 

Award Information

  • Winner will receive a $10,000.00 scholarship. Smaller awards may be granted for honorable mention.

  • Award must be used for tuition, fees, room and board. Unused balance will be returned to the Carline M. Jones Scholarship fund.

  • Award will be funded at 50% of amount for Fall 2012 term and 50% of amount for Spring 2013 term.

Important Dates

  • Applications must be postmarked and sent no later than February 10, 2012

  • Winners will be notified March 12, 2012.

  • Applications will not be accepted in person.

Send completed Applications postmarked no later than February 10, 2012 to:

Angie Irvin

VP, Development

SMU Staff Association

Post Office Box 750334

Dallas, Texas 75275-0334