SOIS Undergraduate Scholarship Application

General Information

Scholarship applications and awards may be made for an entire academic year or for individual terms. Indicate your selection(s) in the Credits Per Semester section of this application.
Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA.
Those awarded scholarships must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each term to continue receiving scholarship money.
Only matriculated SOIS undergraduate students will be given consideration for scholarship awards. SOIS applicants who have not fully completed the matriculation process are eligible to apply for this award. However, recipients will need to be matriculated before awards are made.
Funds are awarded based on students’ qualifications and availability of funds each term.

If you have any questions, please contact us at sois@rit.edu or 585-475-2234.

Information Required From Undergraduate Applicants

A completed scholarship application (below).
If you have not already done so, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester - September 15

Awards are made during fall semester for current school year.

SECTION 1: Student Profile

First Name

Middle Name/Initial

Last Name

RIT Username

Email Address

SECTION 2: Credits Per Semester

Fall

Spring

Summer

SECTION 3: Additional Details

Tuition Assistance

Does your employer offer tuition assistance?

If yes, indicate the percentage covered by your employer:

-OR- the dollar amount covered by your employer:

Residence Information

Residence

Advisor Information

Have you spoken with a SOIS advisor?

If yes, what was the advisor's name?

PREP Program

Have you been certified for the PREP Program?

(More about PREP at https://www.rit.edu/online/professional-re-employment-education-program-prep).

If yes, indicate semesters certified for:

SECTION 4: Statements/Essay Questions

Briefly state why you feel you are deserving of financial support:

250-300 words

Describe how your educational plans will help you achieve your career and/or personal goals:

250-300 words

SECTION 5: Certification

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, all the information provided on this application is correct. I also authorize the RIT Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to release copies of any other awards to the School of Individualized Study Scholarship Committee for determination of my eligibility for this award. Any changes in the schedule should be reported to the School of Individualized Study, 585-475-2234. I understand that I must achieve and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Signature (initals)

In lieu of a signature, please initial indicating you have read and agree to the above certification paragraph.

Date

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