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Donnelly College Presidential Scholarship Application 2026-2027
This application is for consideration of candidacy for the Presidential Scholarship at Donnelly College for the 2026-2027 academic year awarding cycle. Your application will need to include a professional essay, an updated resume with 2 letters of reference, and you must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher to be considered for the scholarship. This scholarship is renewable up to 12 semesters with maintained 3.25 or higher GPA and full-time enrollment during Fall and Spring semesters only. For questions, concerns, or specifications, please email presidentialscholarship@donnelly.edu
Student Information
Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
What is your Date of Birth?
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Month
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Year
Date
What is your phone number?
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Please enter a valid phone number.
What is the best email address to reach you?
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What is your address?
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Street Address
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City
State / Province
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Academic Interests
What are your favorite school subjects?
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What is your program of interest in college?
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Professional Essay
Please write a professional essay (500-1000 words minimum, Times New Roman, 12pt, Double-Spaced) on ALL of the questions listed below. Use resources available to you to prepare these application requirements. Upload your essay file to this application via the question below.
Essay Questions: What are your academic aspirations? How will this scholarship help you achieve those aspirations? What support system within your family and/or community do you rely on? Why choose Donnelly and how do you feel Donnelly will help you achieve your professional and personal goals?
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This personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from grades, test scores, and other objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. Your application is not complete without the essay.
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Certification
By sending this application, I submit that this is my own work and that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true. I also authorize Donnelly College to release my name and information above to scholarship donors, as well as newspapers and publications that may wish to recognize the receipts of scholarships.
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The following conditions need to be met to be eligible for this scholarship. Please confirm that you meet all requirements.
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I have applied to Donnelly College
I have submitted transcripts and FAFSA (or institutional aid form) to Donnelly admissions/financial aid
I have a GPA of 3.25 or higher
I am able to be a full-time student (12 cr/hr or more per semester)
I understand that this scholarship covers ONLY degree-seeking students (associate or bachelor's degree) during the SPRING and FALL semesters. This scholarship will NOT cover the summer semester or certificate programs (including PN or nursing Pre-Requisite students)
I have contacted my references, and they are aware and able to provide letters of recommendation.
Before applications will be reviewed, the following items must also be submitted: HS and/or college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, Current resume with 2 references
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You can upload files here, or email them to presidentialscholarship@donnelly.edu or by mail to: Donnelly College Admissions Office ATTN: Presidential Scholarship Committee 608 N 18th St. Kansas City, KS 66102. Applications without these materials will not be reviewed.
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