BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EXPECTS TO AWARD OVER $8000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS DESCRIBED BELOW FOR THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR TO DEPARTMENTAL MAJORS WHO QUALIFY.

GENERAL CRITERIA:
MAJOR IN DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES OR DIETETICS

• All Free Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) forms must be completed by the University deadline.  FAFSA forms, along with the exact due date and information on completing them, are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office, Lucina Hall 245, (765) 285-5600 or on the web at http://cms.bsu.edu/AdmissionsLanding/ScholarshipsandFinancialAid/HowtoApply/FAFSA.aspx.  Financial Need is determined by FAFSA

• The attached Scholarship Application for FCS Majors must be word processed or typed.  A completed form for each scholarship you are applying for must be postmarked by (To be announced) OR handstamped at the FCS front desk by 4:00 pm on (To be announced). If mailing, send to:

• You must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND RETURN TO THE FCS DEPARTMENT THE FAFSA LETTER (HARD COPY) stating your expected family contribution (EFC) in order to be considered for any scholarships.            

Note:  You must remain in the department in order to retain your scholarship  

• EA and EE BURGESS SCHOLARSHIP:  Open to students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Students must be graduates of either, Muncie Central HS or Connersville HS, and pursuing Hospitality and Food Management, Dietetics, Dietetic Technology or Vocational FCS Education.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 (preferably 2.0 - 3.4 range).  Amount varies year to year; generally $600.  Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• AUDREY T. DILLON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  Open to students who will be juniors or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Amount varies year to year; generally $200-500.  Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• MILDRED JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  Open to students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Amount varies year to year; generally $300-600.  Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• MILDRED MOORE SCHOLARSHIPS:  Open to students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Awarded to a highly motivated individual with high personal standards who demonstrate strong intellectual ability.  Amount varies year to year; generally $400-600.  Must demonstrate a financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• HELEN J. SNYDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Open to students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Preference will be given to HOSPITALITY AND FOOD MANAGEMENT and DIETETICS majors with a financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Amount varies year to year; generally multiple awards $200-700.
• JOYCE RASDALL SCHOLARSHIPS:  Open to students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.  Preference will be given to Family and Consumer Sciences Interior Design majors.  Amount varies from year to year.
• WARNER FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS:  Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors at the beginning of 2010-2011 school year.  Amount varies year to year; generally multiple awards $300-600.
• RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (RPM) SCHOLARSHIPS
  Each spring students majoring in Residential Property Management (RPM) have the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships for the following academic year.  The overall  purpose of the scholarship program is to retain and reward outstanding students in the Residential Property Management program at Ball State University.  Members of the Residential Property Management Advisory Board have made an initial contribution of $5000.00 and/or contribute annually to fund these scholarships.  The scholarship program was established with the founding of the program in the spring of 1999.  For information on the RPM Scholarships, click here:  General Information for all Residential Proper Management Scholarships and Residential Property Management Scholarships Application Form 

*Awarded amounts will vary with the number of qualified applicants and their needs.