Franciscan Scholarship Application Form

Franciscan Scholarship Application Form

Current students can apply for the Franciscan Scholarship.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Major *
Student ID Number: *
Email *

Confirmation Email
Phone Number *
Include area code
Anticipated graduation date *

Personal Information
Parish (name, location)
Do you identify as Hispanic/Latino?

Yes No
Select one or more of the following races to which you belong:

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Prefer not to disclose

Education Information
FRANCISCAN HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIPS are funded by an endowment started in 1982 by alumni/ae and friends of the college in the name of a Sister of St. Francis

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS SCHOLARSHIPS were established by the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, the founders and sponsors of Briar Cliff University. This scholarship assists students with special needs (see criteria below)

Criteria for both scholarships include:
- Full-time student in good standing (cumulative GPA of at least 2.0) for the entire academic year (May not apply if returning for a fifth year)
- Financial need
- Involvement in activities that carry on the Franciscan tradition of service, helping to make a difference in others' lives.
Additional criteria for Sisters of St. Francis Scholarships includes one or more of the following:
- minority student
- international student
- person experiencing social disadvantage (a single parent, income falling under the poverty guidelines, etc.)
This is an application for (check all that apply): *

The Franciscan Heritage Scholarship The Sisters of St. Francis Scholarship
Current GPA *
Check all boxes that apply to you:

Full time student Attends day classes First generation college student (the person or people who raised you did not graduate from a four-year institution) Minority student International student Person experiencing social disadvantage

Essay Portion
Upload a 300-325 word essay stating your major, life goals, and how you already give service by helping make a difference in the lives of others: *

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Letter(s) of Recommendation and Referrals
Not all scholarships require a letter of recommendation. However, for those that do, failure to submit a letter(s) of recommendation will prevent you from being awarded the scholarship(s).
Franciscan Scholarship

Letter should be from a BCU employee familiar with your academic work or your work outside of class. Your recommender can pick up this form from Sister Janet May.
Who will submit your Franciscan Scholarship recommendation? *
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