Long
-
Term
Scholarship
Goals
ACADEMIC
&
INT ELLECT UAL
GRO WT H
1
Complete
my
degree
with
distinction
Earn
a
bachelor
’
s
degree
in
my
chosen
field
while
maintaining
a
cumulative
GPA
of
3.7
or
higher
,
with
consistent
enrollment
in
a
full
-
time
,
rigorous
course
load
.
2
Engage
in
undergraduate
research
Work
alongside
faculty
on
at
least
two
semesters
of
meaningful
research
,
present
findings
at
a
regional
or
national
conference
,
and
contribute
to
one
published
paper
or
formal
research
presentation
.
3
Build
interdisciplinary
skills
Pursue
a
complementary
minor
or
certificate
in
an
area
such
as
data
science
,
public
policy
,
business
,
or
communications
to
broaden
my
expertise
and
open
more
career
paths
after
graduation
.
4
Graduate
with
minimal
or
no
debt
Use
scholarship
funding
to
cover
tuition
,
textbooks
,
and
essential
living
expenses
so
I
can
devote
my
time
to
academics
,
research
,
and
internships
instead
of
working
long
hours
outside
of
school
.
PRO FESSIO NAL
&
CAREER
DEVELO PMENT
5
Complete
meaningful
internships
Secure
at
least
two
internships
related
to
my
intended
career
path
before
graduating
,
gaining
practical
experience
,
strong
references
,
and
a
clear
sense
of
the
work
I
want
to
pursue
.
6
Obtain
fulfilling
full
-
time
employment
Secure
a
full
-
time
position
in
my
field
within
six
months
of
graduation
,
ideally
with
an
organization
whose
mission
aligns
with
my
personal
values
and
long
-
term
professional
ambitions
.
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7
Continue
toward
advanced
education
Within
five
to
eight
years
of
entering
the
workforce
,
enroll
in
a
master
’
s
or
professional
degree
program
funded
through
employer
tuition
assistance
,
savings
,
and
additional
scholarships
—
not
new
debt
.
8
Build
a
strong
professional
network
Attend
conferences
,
join
professional
associations
,
and
cultivate
relationships
with
mentors
and
peers
who
can
offer
guidance
,
collaboration
,
and
referrals
throughout
my
career
.
LEADERSHIP
&
PERSO NAL
GRO WT H
9
Grow
into
leadership
roles
Serve
as
an
officer
,
committee
lead
,
or
project
manager
in
a
student
or
community
organization
that
aligns
with
my
values
,
developing
skills
in
teamwork
,
communication
,
and
decision
-
making
.
10
Strengthen
resilience
and
self
-
advocacy
Take
advantage
of
academic
advising
,
wellness
resources
,
and
skill
-
building
workshops
so
that
I
can
navigate
challenges
effectively
and
advocate
confidently
for
myself
and
for
others
.
CO MMUNIT Y
&
SERVICE
IMPACT
11
Give
back
during
my
studies
Volunteer
between
50
and
100
hours
in
tutoring
,
mentoring
,
or
community
outreach
connected
to
my
field
,
using
my
learning
to
help
younger
or
underserved
students
succeed
.
12
Support
future
scholarship
students
Once
established
in
my
career
,
mentor
students
from
backgrounds
similar
to
my
own
and
give
back
to
scholarship
programs
financially
or
by
serving
on
selection
and
mentoring
committees
.
Outcome
.
Together
,
these
goals
describe
the
impact
I
hope
a
scholarship
will
enable
:
graduating
academically
well
-
prepared
and
debt
-
free
,
building
a
stable
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and
purpose
-
driven
career
,
and
eventually
creating
the
same
opportunity
for
someone
else
that
this
award
makes
possible
for
me
.
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