SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

The Science Scholarships For Students Of Color Application Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Rada helped establish this program to recognize and support outstanding students of color in science. Dr. Rada is a long-time member of the UW-L biology faculty and university administration and has supported many initiatives in research and in the sciences. This scholarship helps academically high-ranking first-year students of color entering the College of Science and Allied Health (SAH). Recipients will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship upon entering SAH. Scholarship recipients who remain within the college and maintain solid academic performance will again be awarded $1,000 scholarships for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Faculty mentors will advise and support recipients throughout their college career. Applicants must be African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino American, or Southeast Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander. Applicants should rank in the top 40 percent of their high school graduating class and have a composite ACT (American College Test) of 19 or higher (or equivalent SAT score). Applications should include: This completed application form. A 500 word (maximum) essay discussing your interest in science/mathematics/computer science and your future career goals. Include in your essay how your experiences and/or perspectives have helped influence your goals. Two letters of recommendation from former or current high school teachers, one of whom must be a science, math, or computer science instructor. Complete application packages should be received by April 15. To apply for admission to UW-L, go to apply.wisconsin.edu or write to the UW-L Admissions Office, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601. To learn more about the College of Science and Allied Health, see www.uwlax.edu/sah. All first-year students who meet the above requirements and are admitted to UW-La Crosse will be considered for the scholarship. Remember--the application deadline is April 15.
Name:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone#:
SSN or ID #:
High School:
Have you made application for admission to UW-L?	Yes No
Chosen College Major:
Do you belong to one or more of the following: African-American; American Indian or Alaskan Native; Hispanic/Latino American; or Southeast Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander?	Yes No
On a separate page, please type or print a 500 word (maximum) essay discussing your interest in science/mathematics/computer science and your future career goals. Include in your essay how your experiences and/or perspectives have helped influence your goals. Include two (2) letters of recommendation from former or current high school teachers, one of whom must be a science, mathematics, or computer science instructor. Please sign this application and give it to your high school guidance director.
The above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand, agree, and consent to the use by the selection committee of the information contained in and submitted with this application. I am aware that the letters of recommendation may be verified. I understand any award made is contingent upon my enrollment at UW-L as a full time student at the time the award is paid. I do meet all the criteria for the scholarship for which I am applying. Awards from this application will be paid in two equal installments. If an appropriate grade point average is maintained and I meet the university's other requirements for advancement to the sophomore year, the junior year, and the senior year, the scholarship program will automatically provide subsequent grants of $1,000 for each year for a total of $4,000.
Signature	_____________________________
Date:	_____________________________
GUIDANCE DIRECTOR: Please complete the following information and sign below. A transcript of high school work must accompany this application. Return the completed application and high school transcript plus one file copy to: UW-L Foundation c/o Scholarship Coordinator 615 East Avenue N La Crosse, WI 54601
Number of Students in Class:
Applicant's Rank in Class:
Current GPA:
GPA Using which scale:
ACT composite score of applicant
Signature of Guidance Director:	_____________________________
Date:	_____________________________
Phone #:
Application deadline: April 15.

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