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First Scholars® Application Cover Sheet
The First Scholars Program is available to approximately 20 first-time, full-time freshmen who are first-generation
college students (defined as “parents have no more than two years of education beyond high school and no postsecondary degree”) who enroll at the University of Alabama during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Twenty students will be selected to participate in a holistic student success program which includes a renewable financial
award of $5,000 each, half disbursed in the fall semester and half disbursed in the spring semester. Students will remain
in the program and continue to receive the award for an additional 3 years as long as they meet the eligibility and
participation requirements.
This scholarship requires that the recipients live on campus in the First Scholars Living Learning Community for
the 2014-2015 academic year and outside of the family home the following three academic years in order to
renew the scholarship.
Selection Criteria
Students who apply to The First Scholars program must:
· Be a first time freshman who has applied and been admitted to the University of Alabama for the 2014-2015
academic year. This includes submitting an application with appropriate fees, high school transcripts, and ACT or
SAT scores;
· Complete the Student Strengths Inventory (instructions will be given once application has been received);
· Demonstrate financial need and complete the FAFSA/Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov/ by March 1, 2014;
· Be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen as defined by federal law;
· Be eligible for in-state tuition;
· Have ACT/SAT scores between 20-27 and a minimum high school GPA of 2.5, placing him or her in the mid-range
of the university’s admitted class,
· Submit scholarship application and all material by February 1, 2014
Students selected to be a First Scholar must:
· Agree to attend a New Student Orientation
· Agree to enroll in a designated AS 101 course(s) for First Scholars during the fall 2014 semester;
· Agree to live on campus as freshman in housing designated for the First Scholars living-learning community,
· Participate in designated retreats, activities, workshops and service projects;
· Agree to attend regular meetings with the First Scholars Program Coordinator;
· Participate in mentoring program;
· Maintain a 2.5 GPA;
· Transition to leadership roles as upperclassman.
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form online and submit it with the required materials no later than February 1, 2014
For questions visit our website at www.firstscholars.ua.edu or contact Jessica Barnes Franks, First Scholars Coordinator,
at (205)348-6559 or via email at [email protected]
Scholarship
Application Deadline
February 1, 2014
Student Information
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Date of Birth: ________________ (MM/DD/YYYY)
CWID Number* _______________________________
*You received this number in an email from the Admissions office. It is also listed on all mailings from the Admissions Office. If
you have not applied for Admission yet, please do so prior to applying to the First Scholars Program.
Home Phone Number (_______) ___________-___________ Cell phone Number (________) _______________________
Permanent Home Address
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
County
Preferred Email Address
__________________________________________________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Information
If any information is not applicable, please list “N/A”. Please verify education information with parent/guardian.
Name of Parent/Guardian #1: ________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone:___________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian #1’s Highest Level of Educational Attainment:
 No High School
 Some High School
 High School or GED Graduate
 Less than 2 years of post-high school education
 Technical/Vocational School or Certificate
 Associate’s Degree
 Bachelor’s Degree
 Master’s, Professional or Ed.D./Ph.D.
Name of Parent/Guardian #2: ________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone:__________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian #1’s Highest Level of Educational Attainment:
 No High School
 Some High School
 High School or GED Graduate
 Less than 2 years of post-high school education
 Technical/Vocational School or Certificate
 Associate’s Degree
 Bachelor’s Degree
 Master’s, Professional or Ed.D./Ph.D.
High School/Admission Information
High School ____________________________________________Telephone Number (______) ____________
Name
City
State
Expected Date of Graduation ____________
Cumulative Grade Point Average ________
Number of college or AP credits (if any, taken in high school, dual-enrollment, etc.) ____________
ACT score:______________________________
If you have not taken either exam yet, please indicate the date you intend to take the test.
Are you a GED Graduate? Yes
No
If you obtained your GED or are working toward your GED and do not currently in high school, please answer “Yes”.
Essay Question
Please answer the following question. Answers should be no less than 150 words:
Describe your family background and what it means to you to be a first-generation college student.
How did you hear about the First Scholars Program?
 Email
 Phone call
 University website
 First Scholars website
 Facebook
 Word of mouth
 High School Counselor
 Other, please list:
I understand that the application is incomplete and void unless completed and received in the First Scholars program office or
postmarked by February 1, 2014. I understand that I must be admitted to the University of Alabama to be considered for the
First Scholars program. I verify that the information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Please mail this complete form to:
The University of Alabama
First Scholars Program
ATTN: Jessica Barnes Franks
Box 870114
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Date: ____________________