Award: $10,000
Deadline: February 17, 2012
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating Winter 2011 or Spring 2012. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, home, workplace, and within the community. You must be nominated by an eligible community leader to qualify for this award. Financial need must also be demonstrated.
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How to Apply:
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Applications for the 2012 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are being accepted online between November 14, 2011 and February 17, 2012.
Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities. Each year, roughly 20 Scholars will receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient.
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Awards Available: 20
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Eligibility:
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars candidates must:
•demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community;
•be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization;
•be recommended by an authority figure, such as a student activity advisor, community service coordinator, coach, employer, teacher, counselor or religious leader;
•demonstrate strong academic performance (3.0 or greater GPA or equivalent);
•demonstrate financial need;
•be a citizen of the United States of America;
•graduate from high school in Winter 2011 or Spring 2012; and
•use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2012.
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Website: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
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Additional Information:
Learn more about becoming a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx
Download a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program flyer here.
Meet the 2011 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars here.
For specific questions about the application process, contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) directly at 1-855-670-4787 or info@applyists.com . Reagan Foundation personnel do not have access to applications and cannot answer application questions.
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