Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your eligibility by answering each question. Ensure all criteria are met before submitting your application.

I. Academic Performance

Yes

No

1. Is your cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher?

2. Have you completed at least one full academic year of coursework?

3. Are you in good academic standing with your current institution?

II. Enrollment Status

Yes

No

1. Are you currently enrolled in or accepted by an accredited university or college?

2. Are you enrolled as a full-time student (or planning to be for the upcoming semester)?

3. Will you be pursuing a degree related to the scholarship focus (e.g., STEM, Arts, etc.)?

III. Financial Need

Yes

No

1. Do you qualify for financial aid (FAFSA or equivalent)?

2. Have you submitted proof of your household’s income level (e.g., tax returns, pay stubs)?

3. Are you experiencing financial hardships that affect your ability to pay for tuition?

IV. Citizenship/Residency

Yes

No

1. Are you a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident?

2. Are you able to provide legal proof of your citizenship or residency?

3. Do you meet the residency requirements for the state or region where the scholarship applies?

V. Age Requirement

Yes

No

1. Are you within the required age range (e.g., 17 to 25 years old)?

2. Can you provide a valid form of identification (e.g., passport, driver’s license)?

3. Will you meet the age requirement by the application deadline?

VI. Field of Study

Yes

No

1. Is your major or field of study relevant to the scholarship’s criteria (e.g., STEM, education)?

2. Are you planning to pursue a career related to the scholarship’s focus?

3. Have you completed coursework or earned credits in this field of study?

VII. Community Service/Involvement

Yes

No

1. Have you completed at least 50 hours of community service or volunteer work in the last year?

2. Are you involved in extracurricular activities or student organizations?

3. Can you provide documentation or references to verify your involvement?

VIII. Letters of Recommendation

Yes

No

1. Have you secured at least two recommendation letters from teachers, mentors, or employers?

2. Are your recommendation letters no more than six months old?

3. Do your recommendation letters address your academic performance and personal qualities?

IX. Essay Submission

Yes

No

1. Have you written a 500-1000 word essay addressing the scholarship’s prompt?

2. Have you proofread and edited your essay for clarity and grammar?

3. Does your essay reflect your personal story, goals, and reasons for pursuing this scholarship?

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