2021-2022 Scholarship Application

Education & Work Experience
Lincoln College Student Status:

Prospective/Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Enrollment for 2021-2022 School Year:

Full time Part time
Educational Goal:

Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree or Higher
Field of Study/Major:
(if decided)
High School Information
School Name:
City & State
High School Graduation Date:

Month Day Year
if applicable
Home School Graduation Date:

Month Day Year
if applicable
GED Receival Date:

Month Day Year
if applicable
Grade Point Average (GPA):
blanks on a blank scale.
ACT score:
if applicable
SAT score:
if applicable
College Information

For Transfer Students
College Name:
City & State:
Collegiate GPA:
Employment Information
Name of Employer:
City & State:
Dates Employed:
Job Title:
Job Responsibilities:

Essay Portion
Students must submit at least a one page, typed sheet that answer the questions listed below for full consideration for scholarship funds. Submissions will be reviewed for content, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Please include your name and LC ID number (if applicable) at the top of each sheet.

Please Note: Applicants may contact the LC Academic Success Center (217-735-7303) for assistance with proofreading.

Required Questions:
1. What impact will this scholarship have on your future? Why will you be a great representative of Lincoln College? Please include your educational and career goals.
2. Describe community / volunteer service and high school or college activities that you have participated in or are currently involved. Include the length of your involvement, responsibilities, and leadership experience.
3. Please explain financial and/or personal challenges you face as you pursue your education or include any other information that shows you are deserving of this scholarship.

Transcripts

Copies of your high school and/or other college transcripts are required to be eligible for scholarship funds. Please refer to the guidelines below, and submit the required documentation with this application or have them mailed directly to:

Lincoln College Admissions Office

Attn: Lincoln College Scholarship Committee

300 Keokuk Street Lincoln, IL 62656

fax: (217) 732-7715

email: scholarships@lincolncollege.edu

Educational Status	Transcripts Required
Prospective student with NO college experience.	High School Transcripts
College transfer student	High School AND College Transcripts
Current Lincoln College student	Lincoln College Transcripts

Recommendations
All applications must include at least two recommendations from people not related to the applicant but who know him or her well. Ideal candidates might include faculty members, high school teachers, coaches, advisors, and employers. The more they know about the student and his or her successes, circumstances, and/or the challenges he or she has met – the better recommendation they will be able to provide.

Some scholarships may require recommendations from specific people. Any additional requirements are listed as additional application requirements in the scholarship guide, available on the LC Financial Aid website and office.

Completed recommendation forms must be mailed, faxed, or emailed directly to the LC Admissions Office by the student’s references.

Each scholarship application comes with two Recommendation Forms to be submitted to an applicant’s references. Students should also provide their references with the below listed fax number, email address, or a stamped envelope to return to the LC Admissions office:

Lincoln College Admissions Office

Attn: Lincoln College Scholarship Committee

300 Keokuk Street

Lincoln, IL 62656

fax: (217) 732-7715

email: scholarships@lincolncollege.edu
Please list the names of the references who will be submitting recommendations:
Reference #1:

First Name Last Name
Title:
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2:

First Name Last Name
Title:
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Financial Information
Have you completed the FAFSA?

Yes No
Date Completed:

Month Day Year
Date
Important Note: If financial need is listed as an eligibility requirement of a scholarship for which you are applying, you MUST complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1st. Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ for more information.

Scholarship Application Agreement

Please read carefully!
Check each statement after it is read: *

I hereby certify that the information in this application and any accompanying documents are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I consent to the release of personal information, financial need calculations, academic records and recommendations to the selection committee and scholarship sponsors for the sole purpose of determining my eligibility for receipt of financial assistance and/or scholarship award(s). If awarded a scholarship from Lincoln College, I understand that I must notify the Advancement Office and Financial Aid Office if I should fail at any time during the scholarship period to meet the scholarship criteria. If awarded, I release to Lincoln College and the scholarship sponsor the right to use my name and picture for publications, reports, and press releases. I also agree to attend the Lincoln College Scholarship Reception, and if requested, to meet with the donor(s) at other appropriate functions. I understand that I cannot receive other financial aid or scholarships equal to or exceeding the cost of attending Lincoln College. I understand that I cannot receive more than one scholarship/award restricted to payment of tuition and fees if the total of the awards exceeds the actual charges of such tuition and fees. I understand that scholarship selection is competitive; eligibility requirements may be updated without notice, and all awards are subject to the availability of funds.
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2021-2022 Scholarship Application

Personal Information

If residing with a Parent/Guardian:

Race/Ethnicity

Scholarship Information

Education & Work Experience

High School Information

Grade Point Average (GPA):

College Information

Employment Information

Essay Portion

Transcripts

Recommendations

Please list the names of the references who will be submitting recommendations:

Financial Information

Scholarship Application Agreement