The Connelly Scholarship for Commuter Students 2015-2016 APPLICATION Mr. Jeffrey A. Connelly is a loyal alumnus of Eastern Michigan University and a former member of the EMU Foundation board of Trustees. Mr. Connelly was a commuter student while he attended EMU. It is his desire to help commuter students through the creation of this scholarship. The goal of the scholarship is to support the retention and success of EMU commuter students by encouraging their involvement and learning in life beyond the classroom. This scholarship is open to undergraduate commuter students enrolled at least who will commit to seek active involvement on campus in the upcoming year. The Connelly Scholarship for Commuter Students is a one-time scholarship award of $250 dollars for the academic year. Several recipients will be rewarded each year. To be eligible for The Connelly Scholarship you must fulfill the following criteria: Be an undergraduate or pre-bachelor student who has completed at least one semester at EMU. Have a minimum EMU grade point average of 2.0 and maintain good academic standing for the current academic year. Be in good judicial standing with Student Judicial Services. Have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid for current academic year. Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) for the current and next semester. Commute from at least 15 miles away or be living in your family’s home. Commit to actively seek involvement and learning on EMU’s campus (beyond the classroom) during your year as scholarship recipient (i.e. student organizations, undergraduate research, student employment, volunteerism, etc.). to meet with a member of the Connelly Commuter Scholarship Committee in the semester following the award to discuss your progress of active campus involvement. The Deadline for all application materials is Accepted on a rolling basis until funds deplete or it is the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st. YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE: A completed Application will include: application, personal statement, release of information authorization, and completed recommendation form. The recommendation form should be completed by a current or former teacher/professor, a work supervisor, organization advisor, or someone who is not a relative and is not an EMU student. You must also have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid for the previous year. For additional FAFSA information visit , or contact the Office of Financial Aid, 403 Pierce Hall, (734) 487-0455. Submit completed application to
The Connelly Scholarship for Commuter Students 2015-2016 APPLICATION Mr. Jeffrey A. Connelly is a loyal alumnus of Eastern Michigan University and a former member of the EMU Foundation board of Trustees. Mr. Connelly was a commuter student while he attended EMU. It is his desire to help commuter students through the creation of this scholarship. The goal of the scholarship is to support the retention and success of EMU commuter students by encouraging their involvement and learning in life beyond the classroom. This scholarship is open to undergraduate commuter students enrolled at least who will commit to seek active involvement on campus in the upcoming year. The Connelly Scholarship for Commuter Students is a one-time scholarship award of $250 dollars for the academic year. Several recipients will be rewarded each year. To be eligible for The Connelly Scholarship you must fulfill the following criteria: Be an undergraduate or pre-bachelor student who has completed at least one semester at EMU. Have a minimum EMU grade point average of 2.0 and maintain good academic standing for the current academic year. Be in good judicial standing with Student Judicial Services. Have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid for current academic year. Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) for the current and next semester. Commute from at least 15 miles away or be living in your family’s home. Commit to actively seek involvement and learning on EMU’s campus (beyond the classroom) during your year as scholarship recipient (i.e. student organizations, undergraduate research, student employment, volunteerism, etc.). to meet with a member of the Connelly Commuter Scholarship Committee in the semester following the award to discuss your progress of active campus involvement. The Deadline for all application materials is Accepted on a rolling basis until funds deplete or it is the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st. YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE: A completed Application will include: application, personal statement, release of information authorization, and completed recommendation form. The recommendation form should be completed by a current or former teacher/professor, a work supervisor, organization advisor, or someone who is not a relative and is not an EMU student. You must also have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid for the previous year. For additional FAFSA information visit , or contact the Office of Financial Aid, 403 Pierce Hall, (734) 487-0455. Submit completed application to
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