Keep your education more affordable Gateway Foundation Scholarships for Continuing Students Fall 2015

“I just didn’t think I could afford to attend Gateway. The Foundation (scholarships) helped me.” -- Mark Kleisner, Culinary Arts Student & Gateway Foundation Scholarship Recipient

What are Foundation Scholarships? A financial award Scholarships Range from $250 to $2,000 Can be used for Gateway tuition, books and fees

Who can apply? Gateway students who – Have completed at least 6 credits; – Have a GPA of at least 2.0 – Are enrolled in at least 6 credits (a few scholarships require 3 credits)

How do you apply? Students complete an online application once per year The application period is from August 31 to October 5, 2015 The application is located at

What will I be asked? Information about you Activities and experiences in your life What lead you to study in your field If you have financial need, describe it Name(s) and (s) of at least one reference

“My family is my biggest cheerleader. Receiving a Foundation scholarship helped reduce the financial burden college puts on my family. “ – Melanie Kelly, Electrical Engineering Class of 2013 & Gateway Foundation Scholarship Recipient

How long will it take me to apply? Typically takes 1-2 hours to complete the application You can work on your application over time Write your short answers in MS Word, then cut and paste the text into the application

How can I increase my chances of earning a scholarship? Complete the application Talk with your references and make sure you have their correct address Take the time to answer the short answer questions -- they are an important way to know you better

What about those letters of reference? You will increase your chances of earning a scholarship if you have more than one letter of reference. Folks who make good references for a scholarship are: – Gateway Faculty & Staff – Work Supervisor – Clergy member or leader in the community

What about those letters of reference? Some scholarships require different types of references like: – Gateway Faculty in Program Area – Someone who can address your leadership qualities – Someone who can address your mentoring abilities – Someone outside of Gateway like a leader in your community or work supervisor If you are in the nursing program, a clinical instructor If you are a student with special needs, a member of the Disability Services Team

“This scholarship will help me with school. Thank you.” -- Ray Moore, Human Services Associate Program, 2015 Scholarship recipient

Frequently Asked Questions If I have received a Foundation scholarship in the past, am I eligible to receive one this year? Yes How do my references provide their recommendation? They are contacted via at the address you provide.

Frequently Asked Questions Should I include my volunteer activities? – Yes – You could include: Your volunteer activities in the community Time you give at your house of worship Involvement in Gateway student clubs

Frequently Asked Questions Who should I ask to give a reference? A non-family member who knows you well How will I be notified if I receive an award? Your Gateway address When will I be notified if I received an award? In December

Frequently Asked Questions If I need some help writing my short answers, who can help me at Gateway? – Academic Support Centers located on all three campuses: – Gateway Faculty & Staff – Foundation Staff

Frequently Asked Questions When will the funds be available, if I earn a scholarship? – Funds are available starting the in Spring Term – Funds are applied to students’ accounts When is the awards ceremony? – Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony is Saturday, February 13, 2015 – Awardees may bring up to 4 people to the ceremony

I honestly don’t know if I would still be enrolled at Gateway without the scholarship. – Sheika Miner, Human Services Associate Program

More information available at: Good luck with your application!