BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

SCHOLARSHIPS 2008-2009

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EXPECTS TO AWARD OVER $8000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS DESCRIBED BELOW FOR THE 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR TO DEPARTMENTAL MAJORS WHO QUALIFY.

GENERAL CRITERIA:

1. MAJOR IN DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES OR DIETETICS
2. MINIMUM OF 3.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE, Except for the Burgess Scholarship (2.0 GPA)
3. MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS COURSE LOAD EACH SEMESTER
4. FINANCIAL NEED FOR FOUR OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

                                                                                             

•  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 Departmental Scholarship Application form must be word processed or typed and returned by March 3, 2008 to:

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE	Phone:  765-285-5931
DEPT. OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, AT 150
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY	Fax:  765-285-2314
MUNCIE, IN 47306-0250

You MUST file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the FCS Departmental Scholarships. 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SPRING FCS DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND MONIES AVAILABLE: *

• EA and EE BURGESS SCHOLARSHIP:  Open to students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the beginning of the 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 school year.  Preference will be given to Family and Consumer Sciences Interior Design majors.  Amount varies from year to year.  

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

For an application click on this link:   Scholarship Application for FCS Majors