SAPLINGs Scholarship Application

SAFHS SAPLINGs Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - December 20, 2024
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.
Once you complete your application and submit it, send a copy of your unofficial transcript and your current bill showing your most recent balance to Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett at bennettn@uapb.edu. This documentation is needed to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Your application and supporting documents are due by noon (CST) Friday, December 20, 2024. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Optional Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)
Race/Ethnicity Identity
How do you identify racially or ethnically?

African American/BlackAmerican Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianHispanic/Latin/LatinXNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteBi-racial/Multi-racialPrefer not to say
Gender

MaleFemalePrefer Not to SayNon-gender conformingOther
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Were you born outside the USA?

YesNo
If so, which country?
Were your parents born outside the USA?

YesNo
If so, which country?
Please check your veteran status.

VeteranChild of a VeteranGrandchild of a VeteranSpouse of a VeteranNone of the Above
Please check your status at the time of application.

I will graduate in May 2024I am an incoming freshmanI am currently enrolled at UAPB in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences.I am a transfer student and have attended college but have at least 32 or more college credit hoursOther
Are you a first generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
V. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)
Major Area of Study
Please indicate what is your major are of study
What is your career objective (What do you expect to do upon graduation from college)?

0/300
Would you like to be considered for a spring 2025 award?

YesNo
Current GPA
Approximate credit hours completed by December 2024
List below any school-related activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held during your time at UAPB- SAFHS
IV. For Transfer Students Only
Most recent college attended and cumulative transfer GPA
VI. Extras
UAPB administers many scholarships designed to offer aid to students that represent unique characteristics. Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.
Have you ever received a scholarship at UAPB?

YesNo
Do you plan to complete your degree at UAPB in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences?

YesNo
Do you plan to transfer to another college to complete your 4-year degree?

YesNo
Do you have a disability?

YesNo
Are you interested in attending graduate or professional school upon graduation?

YesNo
In addition to a scholarship, would you like to be considered for co-op opportunities (working part-time for tuition support with company relevant to your major)?

YesNo
Will you be working while attending UAPB?*

YesNo
If so, will you work

Full-timePart-time
VII. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation matter. Please carefully proofread your essay before submitting it. It is recommended to type in Word and then paste in the area below.
Essay

0/500
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
Signature

Clear
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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SAFHS SAPLINGs Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

Race/Ethnicity Identity

V. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)

IV. For Transfer Students Only

VI. Extras

VII. Essay

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature