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»»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Family Scholarship

Supported by TD Insurance

We love to see »»ÆÞ̽»¨ students following in their family member's footsteps. If you're an »»ÆÞ̽»¨ alumnus, and you have a family member (child, grandchild, or parent of an alum) currently enrolled in an »»ÆÞ̽»¨ program, they are eligible to apply for the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Family Scholarship.

This Scholarship has been established to support and encourage the next wave of »»ÆÞ̽»¨ alumni members while giving back to the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni family. We are pleased to award four scholarships annually to family members of past »»ÆÞ̽»¨ graduates.

Four $1,000 »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Family Scholarships will be awarded to current »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Students each year.

»»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni provides these Scholarships as a benefit and a gesture of appreciation to our alumni and future alumni.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be the family member1 of an »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni (family members of »»ÆÞ̽»¨ staff are not eligible);
  • Be enrolled in an »»ÆÞ̽»¨ program for the current academic year2, with a focus on their previous term grades;
  • Have demonstrated community/volunteer service;
  • Maintain good academic standing;
  • Submit their most recent »»ÆÞ̽»¨ term transcript;
  • Have a minimum of 85% average or higher on their most recent »»ÆÞ̽»¨ term transcript;
  • Submit a brief essay about what it means to follow in a close family member's (parent, grandparent, sibling, step-parent, etc.) footsteps at »»ÆÞ̽»¨.

Selection Process

There will be two »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Family Scholarship Selection Periods.

Winter Application Window - Two $1,000 Scholarships - Applications are open from December 15 to February 15.

Spring Application Window - Two $1,000 Scholarships - Applications are open from April 1 to May 31

  • Nominations will be requested twice per year, with deadlines of February 15 & May 31.
  • Nomination forms and submission instructions will be available via the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni and »»ÆÞ̽»¨ website.
  • The selection committee will consist of an »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni member, the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Coordinator, and the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Administrative Assistant.
  • The committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the VP of Engagement & Experience by February 28.

Recognition

  • The selected recipients will receive the award at their relevant campus.
  • Parents/Grandparents of the award recipients will be invited to present the award when possible.
  • Recipient stories may be featured on the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ website and social media.
  • Confirmation of current student enrollment will be required prior to awarding the Scholarship.

Value

  • Four scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded annually.
  • Two $1,000 scholarships in the winter application period & two $1,000 scholarships in the spring application period.
  • The funds for the scholarship are generated from revenues earned annually by the »»ÆÞ̽»¨ Alumni Office.

1 Includes step-children/ step-grandchildren
2 Recipient must be a current student at »»ÆÞ̽»¨ at the time of the disbursement of the award