REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION – General Scholarship Guidelines:
The J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust (“Trust”) was founded to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of higher education to deserving U.S. citizens who currently reside in and who have resided in the Virginia counties of Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania and the North Carolina counties of Caswell and Rockingham (including all towns or cities located within these 5 counties), for a minimum of twelve consecutive months at the time of application. The scholarship selection committee reserves the right to determine residency.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and promise, financial need, and other related selection criteria. Award amounts will vary, up to and including a possible full scholarship.
Recipients may attend any accredited public or private, two or more year college or university, or an institution offering a one year certificate degree. Payments will be made directly to the educational institution of enrollment.
Scholarships will be awarded on an objective and non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender or disability. Information requested in application will be used for statistical/demographic purposes only and will have no affect on the awarding of scholarships.
For award purposes, the Trust normally considers the fall semester and the following spring semester to be an academic year. For trade/technical or Non-Traditional students, the academic year may be different.
Personal interviews may be scheduled with any applicant.
The Trust encourages award recipients to recognize their responsibilities as citizens. Therefore, AWARDEES will be generally required to perform twenty (20) hours of volunteer services of a civic and/or humanitarian nature in each academic year.
Scholarship awards received from the Trust within the last 12 months are generally renewable. Awards do not automatically renew, a NEW application must be submitted each academic year. Students must continue to seek the same degree level (post-graduate, undergraduate, diploma or certificate) for which the original award was granted. If a different degree level is being sought, application will be considered as though received from a first time applicant and ALL supplemental application items will be required. Students seeking a post-graduate or undergraduate degree must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. Students seeking a diploma or certificate must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. If student is renewing and the cumulative GPA is below these minimum levels, contact the office before proceeding with this application. If residency status has changed since the original application, the application will be reviewed on an applicant by applicant basis.
The decisions of the scholarship selection committee are final. Neither the scholarship selection committee, nor the staff of the Trust, will release justification for recipient selections. The Trust reserves the right to reconsider and retract scholarship awards if significant or additional scholarships are received by the applicant or if the applicant’s enrollment status changes. In the event of serious malfeasance, breach of traditional conduct or conduct involving moral turpitude, a scholarship may be terminated at any time within the sole discretion of the selection committee, whose decision shall be final and binding.
No person deemed a “Disqualified Person” (Foundation Managers and certain family members) under IRS rules and regulations will be permitted to receive any educational financial assistance from the Trust.
STUDENT TYPES:
You are considered a Traditional student if you meet both of the following:
- Graduating high school senior, returning or currently enrolled in college student who did or did not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year of high school graduation, who has not had their academic career interrupted for more than 24 months and who is seeking an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Full time student (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
You are considered a Non-Traditional student if you meet one of the following:
- Returning or currently enrolled in college student who did or did not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year of high school graduation, who has had their academic career interrupted for more than 24 months and who is seeking a post-graduate or undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Post-Graduate student for the academic year this application covers
- Part-Time student (less than 12 credit hours per semester)
- GED recipient
DEADLINE DATES:
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Traditional student – Applications accepted once a year
| Application: | April 2, 2010*** |
| Financial Aid Worksheet: | April 30, 2010*** |
| Award Notification Date: | On or before June 30, 2010 |
Non-Traditional student – Applications accepted three times a year
| Application: | February 1st, June 1st, October 1st*** |
| Financial Aid Worksheet: | February 1st, June 1st, October 1st*** |
| Award Notification Date: | April 1st, August 1st, December 1st |
*** Postmarked or delivered, DO NOT FAX
TO QUALIFY:
- Must be a U.S. citizen and meet the residency requirements stated in the General Scholarship Guidelines
- Must be a graduating high school senior, high school graduate or have obtained a GED
- Traditional student enrolling or currently enrolled seeking a Diploma or Certificate must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale through most recent completed semester
- Traditional student enrolling or currently enrolled seeking an Associate or Bachelor degree must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale through the most recent completed semester
- Non-Traditional student GPA will be considered on an applicant by applicant basis
- Traditional and Non-Traditional student who received an award within the last 12 months and is seeking the same degree level should refer to the General Scholarship Guidelines for minimum GPA requirements (Reminder: Submit completed Volunteer Record form as required in prior year award letter)
- Must have applied to or be enrolled at one or more accredited post secondary institutions as a full/part time student in a degree, diploma or certificate curriculum
REQUIREMENTS:
- Traditional student: official, authorized high school or college transcript from all schools attended
Note: Allow ample time for school to process transcript request - Non-Traditional student: official, authorized high school or college transcript from all schools attended, if available
- Traditional and Non-Traditional student who received an award within the last 12 months and is seeking same degree level, official authorized college transcript through the most recent completed semester ONLY
- One or two sealed letters of recommendation (from someone other than a family member) Not required for student who received an award within the last 12 months and is seeking same degree level
- Personal essay (200-400 words) Not required for student who received an award within the last 12 months and is seeking same degree level
- Copies of letters from schools accepting an applicant or letters acknowledging receipt of an application Not required for student who received an award within the last 12 months, is seeking same degree level AND is attending same school
- Copy of 2009 Federal Income Tax Return, W-2’s and statements for any non-taxable income
Exception: Non-Traditional student applying for February 1st deadline: Copy of 2008 Federal Income Tax Return, W-2’s and statements for any non-taxable income will be accepted - Must have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the institution applying to, attending or transferring to
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS / NOTES:
- All materials are due by the stated deadline date. The applicant assumes responsibility for submitting application and all supporting documents on time. Late submissions from Traditional students will not be considered. Late submissions from Non-Traditional students will be pushed to the next application acceptance period.
- Incomplete/faxed applications may be disqualified. The Trust assumes no responsibility for procuring any necessary information and reserves the right to request any additional information. Upon receipt of your application, it becomes the property of the Trust and copies WILL NOT be provided.
- Provide a valid email address. Communication concerning this application will be made through email.
- Follow the imbedded instructions carefully. Beware: Not all questions and parts apply to all applicants
- Application filing is a TWO step process: (Failure to complete BOTH steps will VOID application)
Step One (ONLINE) – Complete online application, print out supplemental forms and instructions (using link provided at end of application) and submit online application on the eGrant system by clicking the “Submit” button.
Step Two (MANUAL) – Complete the forms and follow the instructions that you printed during Step One. Use printed checklist to ensure you have completed all application steps and gathered all required documents. Deliver or mail signed checklist and all supporting documents to Trust in a single packet as soon as possible, but no later than deadline date.
APPLICATION LINK
If you meet and agree to the guidelines and requirements as stated above, determine what type of student you are and click below to apply for a scholarship opportunity. Good Luck!
STUDENT TYPES:
You are considered a Traditional student if you meet both of the following:
- Graduating high school senior, returning or currently enrolled in college student who did or did not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year of high school graduation, who has not had their academic career interrupted for more than 24 months and who is seeking an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Full time student (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
Deadline to apply as a Traditional student was April 2, 2010
You are considered a Non-Traditional student if you meet one of the following:
- Returning or currently enrolled in college student who did or did not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year of high school graduation, who has had their academic career interrupted for more than 24 months and who is seeking a post-graduate or undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Post-Graduate student for the academic year this application covers
- Part-Time student (less than 12 credit hours per semester)
- GED recipient
Click here to Apply as a Non-Traditional student (Deadlines February 1, June 1, October 1)
