City: State: Zip: Please note that an incorrect W00 number will void your application. You will not be eligible for any Foundation Scholarships.

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2 Prep Guide for the Foundation Scholarship Application This application must be complete and submitted by the 11:59p.m. March 1 st, 2017 deadline. No exceptions! Demographics What term are you applying for? First Name: Last Name: Street: City: State: Zip: Daytime Telephone Number: Student Mobile Phone: Address: Returning WNMU student must use their Mustang Express address University Identification Number (Banner ID W00): Please note that an incorrect W00 number will void your application. You will not be eligible for any Foundation Scholarships. Are you a New Mexico Resident? Date of Birth: Gender (optional): Ethnicity (optional): Female Male I do not wish to disclose American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Two or More I do not wish to disclose

3 If you chose two or more, Please select the race you most identify with: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Marital Status: Single Parent: Number of children: Is any one of your Parent(s) or Grandparent(s) a WNMU alumni? If yes, names (s) and graduation date(s): Are you a veteran or a child of a veteran? Are you a First Generation College Student?* *Neither of your parents, nor the parents with whom you regularly reside and receive support from, has earned a Bachelor s degree or higher. Education History What languages do you speak fluently? School name City State Are you a dual enrolled student? Did you rank in the top 20th percentile of your class? ACT Composite Score A copy of your ACT score sheet is required if taken SAT Composite Score A copy of your SAT score sheet is required if taken

4 Current Student Information Current/expected major: Current GPA: Anticipated graduation date: What degree will you be seeking? Applying as: Select One: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Practicing Teacher Full time Part time Which campus are you currently attending or planning to attend? Are you now, or have you been recruited as a WNMU athlete? If yes, which sport? Academic Advisor: Are you a Transfer Student? Transfer GPA: Are you applying for a College of Education Scholarship? Undergraduate Applicant s intended education major and teaching field(s)? Do you have teaching experience? Teaching Field(s): Graduate Applicant s Master Discipline: Do you plan to pursue your career in the Grant County area?

5 Essay Questions The more information you provide, the better we are able to match you with specific scholarships. List any clubs or organizations that you are currently participating in: What are your future plans and career goals related to your major field of study, and what convinced you to choose this major? (If you are undecided, tell us which majors interest you): Explain any family or financial circumstances that you feel should be taken into consideration: Please use this space to explain why you deserve a scholarship and what sets you apart from the other candidates. If you have a disability and would like to share a description of any accommodations you may need in light of your circumstance, you may do so here. (Disability information is not required)

6 Upload Documents Have you ever been disciplined by a student or faculty judicial board for misconduct while attending any institution? If yes, please upload the explanation by clicking "add" to upload the disciplinary explanation and select, "Scholarship - Disciplinary Explanation" document type from the list. The following items must be attached to the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee: 1. Letters of recommendation from your choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or individuals with significant knowledge of your experience and involvement. A minimum of two (2) Letters of Recommendation is preferred. 2. An unofficial and recent high school and/or college/university transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank. 3. A copy of your WNMU Business Office statement showing your current semester classes and charges. 4. Cover letter. Cover letters are used to introduce yourself to the scholarship donors. 5. Personal Essay. The personal essay is your chance to write about yourself in the first person to help the evaluator understand who you are and why you deserve the scholarship. Attach your Personal Essay to this application by clicking, "Add" and selecting "SCH - Personal Essay" document type from the list. Your essay should include the following information: o Your educational goals, o Your timeline for completing your degree, and o Any special circumstances that demonstrate your need for scholarship assistance. 6. Upload a copy of your SAT or ACT scores. 7. Reminder: If you need to attach a disciplinary explanation, do so at this point (Select, "SCH - Disciplinary Explanation" document type from the list). Have these documents ready to upload to your application. For each document, you will click "Add" to upload the required documents. Select the appropriate document type for each uploaded document. For this scholarship application, the document types you need to select are labeled, "SCH - Personal Essay" or "SCH - Cover Letter". Do not mail, or hand deliver documents. Only documents uploaded within the application will be accepted. Other Required Information Please provide an estimate of your anticipated school-related expenses for the coming year for the following items: tuition, books, and room and board. Fill in each column below with the estimated expense amount. For help with your anticipated expenses, go to for an estimate. Anticipated School -Related Expenses Tuition Books Room and Board Totals:

7 Are you employed? Hours per week: Applicant s employer/occupation: Employer s address: Will you continue to work for this employer during the scholarship's effective semester? If applicant has dependents other than a spouse, how many will be in each of the following age groups during this coming year? Select the age group from the list in the grid below and indicate the number of dependents in the second column. Dependents other than a spouse Ages 0-5 Ages 6-12 Ages 13+ Estimated Income For The Following Year List any other financial aid, scholarships, grants, stipends, Teach for America funds, or loans that you will be receiving for the upcoming school year. This is required information and application will be considered invalid if complete information is not submitted. Use the grid below and select the type of income from the dropdown list and use the second column to indicate the estimated dollar amount. For each type of income, add a new line by clicking the plus symbol. Estimated Income for the Following Year Income Type Amount Per Year Income Type Amount Per Year Total: