DiscoverScholars.org Student Application

Student Application

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Applicant Information

This section is required for all applicants.
Applicant Name* First Last
Birth Date*
ex. 08/21/1983
Permanent Address* [?]

Street Address

Address Line 2 (apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.)

City

State

Postal / Zip Code

Country
E-mail*
ex. john.smith@yahoo.com
Phone*
ex. (888) 555-1212
Citizenship Status* [?] I am a citizen of the United States. I am a permanent resident of the United States.
Release [?] I give permission for my name, location, and picture (if provided) to be displayed on www.DiscoverScholars.org, and in other promotional documentation.
Optional Information

This section is requested, but optional.
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
First Language
Military Service [?] I am a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or am curently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training.
Parent/Guardian Information

This section is required for all applicants.
Parent/Guardian Name* [?]
ex. John Smith
Relationship*
Father's Education* [?]
Mother's Education* [?]
Parent/Guardian Address* [?]

Street Address

Address Line 2 (apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.)

City

State

Postal / Zip Code

Country
Parent/Guardian Phone*
ex. (888) 555-1212
High School Information

This section is required for all applicants.
Name of High School* [?]
Year of Graduation*
High School Address* [?]

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country
Type of High School*
Years of Homeschooling* [?]
High School Academics

This section is required for all applicants.
Please calculate all GPAs on a 4.0 scale using the DiscoverScholars.org GPA Calculator.
Overall GPA* [?]
Junior and Senior Year GPA* [?]
Rank in Class* [?] Rank Students in
Graduating Class
Advanced Course Offerings*
Honors:

Courses Taken

Courses Offered
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AP (Advanced Placement):

Courses Taken

Courses offered
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IB (Internaional Baccalaureate):

Courses Taken

Courses offered
Test Scores

This section is required for all students.
SATs* Verbal Math Writing
ACTs* English Math Reading Science
Test: Subject
Score
College Information

This section is required for all applicants.
Type of College/University* Public Private
Name of College/University*
Class Year*
College/University Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal / Zip Code

Country
First Generation* I am the first generation of my family to attend college.
Alma Mater* One or more members of my immediate family attended the same college or university as me.
College Academics

This section is required for all applicants.
Enrollment Status* [?]
Degree Type*
Major/Field of Study Status* Declared Undeclared
Major/Field of Study* [?]
If undeclared, please state your intended major.
Major Category* [?]
Major/Field of Study #2 [?]
Major Category #2 [?]
Minor [?]
Minor Category [?]
Please calculate all GPAs on a 4.0 scale using the DiscoverScholars.org GPA Calculator.
Overall GPA* [?]
GPA for last 60 credit hours* [?]
Departmental GPA [?]
Overall GPA* [?]
GPA for last 60 credit hours* [?]
Departmental GPA [?]
Extracurricular Activities and Leadership

List up to five (5) activities that you take part in or leadership positions that you hold.
Activity Name #1
Activity Type
Role
Time Commitment Hours per week Months per year
Activity Name #2
Activity Type
Role
Time Commitment Hours per week Months per year
Activity Name #3
Activity Type
Role
Time Commitment Hours per week Months per year
Activity Name #4
Activity Type
Role
Time Commitment Hours per week Months per year
Activity Name #5
Activity Type
Role
Time Commitment Hours per week Months per year
Further Information [?]
Awards

List up to three (3) awards that you have won.
Type
Name
Date of Award ex. 07/2005
Further Information [?]
Employment History

List up to three (3) jobs that you have held.
Employer #1
Level of Work
Industry
Time Commitment Hours per week Months employed
Employer #2
Level of Work
Industry
Time Commitment Hours per week Months employed
Employer #3
Level of Work
Industry
Time Commitment Hours per week Months employed
Recommendations

This section is required for all applicants.
Name*
Relationship*
Email Address*
ex. john.smith@yahoo.com
Financial Information

This section is optional for all applicants, however choosing not to fill out this section will disqualify students from receiving need-based scholarship funding.
Estimated Tuition [?]
ex. $25,427
Other Anticipated Expenses [?]
ex. $25,427
This section pertains to the current financial standing of both the applicant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s).
Page and line numbers below refer to the 2008-2009 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.
Total Income: [?]
Applicant
Pg.6, Q35
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) [?]
Pg.5, Q79
After-Tax Income: [?]
Pg.6, Q35 - Q36
Pg.5, Q79 - Q80
Current Value of Assets: [?]
Pg.7, Q43 + Q44 + Q45
Pg.5, Q87 + Q88 + Q89
People / College Students in Household: [?]
Pg.6, Q90 Pg.6, Q91
Pg.5, Q66 Pg.5, Q67
This section pertains to aid that already has been made available to you to cover your expected tuition and other education-related expenses.
College or University [?] ...........
Grants
Loans
Government [?] ........................
Other [?] ..................................
Written Information

This section is required for all applicants.
Note that only .doc or .rtf file extensions are accepted.
Click on the question marks next to each heading to see the essay questions and further instructions.
Personal Statement* [?]

Name your file as follows: FirstName-LastName-PersonalStatement.doc
Latest Resume [?]

Name your file as follows: FirstName-LastName-Resume.doc
Essay Response #1* [?]

Name your file as follows: FirstName-LastName-Essay1.doc
Essay Response #2* [?]

Name your file as follows: FirstName-LastName-Essay2.doc
Picture (optional) [?]

Uploading a picture is requested but not required.
Note that only .jpg, .gif, and .png file extensions are accepted. (Max file size: 1 MB.)
Name your file as follows: FirstName-LastName-Picture.jpg
How did you hear about DiscoverScholars.org?

This question is optional.
Legal Agreements*

This section is required for all applicants. Failing to check the below box will forfeit the applicant's eligibility to receive funding.
By checking the box below:
1. I hereby certify that all information submitted in the DiscoverScholars.org online application is accurate according to the best of my knowledge.

2. In addition to this online application, I agree to submit two (2) official copies of my college and high school transcripts, and all other required documentation. (A complete list of required documentation may be found here.)

3. I understand that my application must be certified as complete by DiscoverScholars.org before I will be considered eligible for scholarship funding.

DiscoverScholars.org Student Application

Student Application

Applicant Information

Optional Information

Parent/Guardian Information

High School Information

High School Academics

Test Scores

College Information

College Academics

Extracurricular Activities and Leadership

Awards

Employment History

Recommendations

Financial Information

Written Information

Picture (optional) [?]

How did you hear about DiscoverScholars.org?

Legal Agreements*