Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program

The Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program provides scholarships for up to three (3) years to outstanding transfer students who show promise for being future leaders of Texas. Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Nancy & Howard Terry, the Foundation has assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars in meeting the founder’s goal of helping young people to help themselves.

To be considered for the Terry Scholars Program at TWU, students are selected based on three criteria: (1) leadership potential and character; (2) scholastic record and ability; (3) demonstrate financial need.

Texas Woman’s University is now accepting Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship applications for the 2018- 2019 academic year. From the applications received, a select number of students will be interviewed by TWU faculty/staff. Fifteen candidates will be nominated and their applications will be forwarded to the Foundation for review and final interview by Foundation representatives. Please note that TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding Terry Foundation Scholarships are made by the Terry Foundation.

Terry Transfer Scholarship awards are determined by the Terry Foundation. The Terry Transfer Scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic period was $13,500. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years. The Terry Scholarship is awarded only to students who will physically attend the university. Students taking o n ly online courses are not eligible. In any given semester, a majority of a Scholar’s courses must be taken through physical attendance at the Denton or Dallas campus.

In addition to the academic continuing scholarship requirements, the successful TWU Terry Scholar will need to be prepared to be actively involved in campus activities. A special TWU Terry Scholar Student Organization will offer recipients the opportunity to develop a community service agenda and mentor incoming scholars. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in various academic, social, and cultural events offered by the Office of Student Life and the TWU Terry Scholars Program.

2018- 2019 Terry Foundation Transfer ScholarshipApplication Guidelines

T e rr y Tr a n s f e r E li g i bi lit y R e quir eme n t s:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident• Has resided in the State of Texas since June 20151 and 2

• Completed3 at least 30 hours of transferrable4, post-high school credit5 in residence at a Texas college or university6 at the time of application7

• Be at least 20 years of age on May 1 of the year of application• A record of leadership in school and/or community• Demonstrate strong leadership potential and character• Strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades (minimum 3.0 GPA)• Will enroll in a degree program with the majority of courses taken face-to-face• Demonstrate financial need• Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering transfer student in the fall or the summer preceding• May not currently attend a Terry-affiliated university

(https://terryfoundation.org/about-us/affiliated-universities/)• May not have previously interviewed for a Terry scholarship

1 Current State of Texas resident at the time the application is submitted2Applicant can exclude time on active duty in uniformed service of the U.S. Such time outside the State of Texas while on active duty does not count against continuous residence.3 30 hours must be complete by the application deadline4 30 hours must be transferable. This would include all Texas Common Course Numbering courses. If you have any questions, please email us with the specific course information at terry@twu.edu.

5 High school dual credit coursework may not be included.

6 The 30 hours requirement must be earned in residence. Online courses may count towardsthe 30 transferable hours if they are taken at an accredited institution while physically attending an institution in the state of Texas.7 Course work may be earned at a Texas community college or four year university. Transferable credits earned at a duty station while on active duty as a member of a uniformed service of the United States will count towards the 30 hour requirement; such credits earned need not be credits earned need not be earned at a “Texas college or university”

Co ntin u i ng S c h o l a r C rit e ri a

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (most Terry Scholars maintain cumulativeGPAs above a 3.0)

• Maintain full-time enrollment status• The majority of courses must be taken on-campus• Write and submit an acceptable self-evaluation letter annually• Attend all functions sponsored by the Terry Foundation (3 per academic year)• Comply with all aspects of the university code of conduct and the Terry Foundation

Scholar Handbook

Ap p li c a ti on d e ad li ne

April 20, 2018o Submit completed Terry Scholarship application and essayo Provide the email address of one (1) individual who can provide a letter of

recommendation that is specific to obtaining the Terry Scholarship at TWU and speaks to both your academic and leadership abilities. Recommenders will upload their letters of recommendation using a unique website link.

• March 15, 2018 (TWU Priority Deadline)o File a Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the TWU

Certification Information Form (CIF) online (via your Pioneer Portal).o The FAFSA will be available beginning October 1st.

No m in a ti o n / Se l e c ti o n P r oc e ss

Following the review of all completed applications received, TWU will interview a select number of students. Of those students interviewed 15 nominees will be forwarded to the Terry Foundationfor final scholarship interviews by Foundation representatives. If you move forward, the Foundation will interview students the week of June 25th-June 29th in Dallas. You must be able to interview with the Foundation for consideration. The Terry Foundation will select award recipients and award scholarships for use beginning the summer or fall of 2018.Please note TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding scholarship awards are made by the Terry Foundation.

S ub m it t i ng Yo u r Ap p li c a t i on

All application materials should be submitted through the TWU Pioneer Scholarship System. For your application to be considered, your application and letter of recommendation must be submitted by April 20,2018. Admissions to TWU must be completed by this time, any/all transcripts and scores on file at this time will be considered.

Qu e s ti o n s?

Contact Donisha Odoms, Terry Scholars Secretary t err y @ t w u .e d u

Last Name:

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Terry Foundation Scholarship Program ApplicationTransfer / Non-Traditional Student

2018-2019

Full Name: University ID:

Preferred First Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zipcode:

Cell Phone Number:

Email (one you access daily):

Date of Birth:

Gender:

Alternate Phone Number #:

Place of Birth:

Self-Described Race/Ethnicity:

Which statement accurately describes your citizenship?

US Citizen Resident w/ I-551 Card Resident w/ I-551C Card None

Texas Resident? Yes No

Have you continuously resided in Texas since June 2015? If no, please explain:

Yes No

~ 60 word limit

Have you previously interviewed for a Terry Foundation Scholarship (either Traditional or Transfer)? If yes, please explain:

Yes No

~ 60 word limit

The Terry Foundation expects that you will enroll full-time for each semester in which you would receive the Terry Foundation Scholarship; attending all classes in-person, on the campus for which you are applying. Do your plans align with this expectation?If no, please explain:

Yes No

~ 60 word limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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Education Information

High School NameCity & State:

High School Diploma or GED?

Graduation or GED award date:

Diploma GED 100-character limit

Based on Fall Semester Plans:

What college/university do you plan to attend?

Intended major:

Total Expected Transferrable Credit Hours (as of Fall):

Total Transferrable Credit Hours: Current Cumulative GPA:

AP:Member of Phi Theta Kappa: Yes No

Dual Credit:

Online:

On Campus:

Are you a first-generation college student (neither of your parents nor the guardians who raised you have earned a4-year college degree)?Yes No

Colleges/Universities Attended: Start: End:

50-character limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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E mplo yment Informa tion

Are you currently employed?Yes No

Last Year’s AdjustedGross Income (AGI): Hours Worked (per week):

Please describe your employment experience since high school (no more than 10 years), beginning with current employment, identifying your employer, dates worked, and position(s) held:

Employer Name City & StateAverage

Position Start End Hours/Week

25-character limit 25-character limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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Militar y Ser vices

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces? Yes No

Branch: Dates of Service:

Regarding your military experience:

Permanent Duty Stations (with dates):

Military Occupation Specialty (All):

Medals, Honors, and Awards:

Specialized Training:

~ 60 word limit

~100-character limit

~ 80 word limit

~ 60 word limit

Are you currently in the Reserves or National Guard? Yes No

Current Location:

25-character limit

Dates of Service:

50-character limit

Have you utilized GI Bill education benefits or are you entitled to Hazlewood benefits?(Check one, both or none )

GI Bill

Amount Remaining:

Hazlewood

Amount Remaining:

Were you honorably discharged from your military service?Yes No

Last Name:

First Name:

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Financial I nformation

Do you intend or have you already submitted the 2018-2019 Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA)?

For tax year 2017, are you listed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return? If “No”, skip to “Marital Status”

Yes No

Yes No

If “Yes”, Tax Filer Relationship:

Parent 1/Guardian 1 Occupation:

50-character limit

Parent 2/Guardian 2 Occupation:

50-character limit

As a dependent, what was your Parent(s)’ or Stepparent(s)’ AGI for last year?

Amount of financial support received by you from family (not spouse) last year:

Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widowed

Is your spouse employed? Yes No

SpouseEmployer:

SpouseAGI last year:

50-character limit

SpouseAverage hours worked per week:

Do you or your spouse pay or receive child support? If so, monthly amount:

Pay Receive

Do you pay the cost of child care for your dependent children or stepchildren? If so, monthly amount:

Yes No

Do you or your spouse have any student debt? If so, monthly amount:

Self Spouse

Last Name:

First Name:

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Members of Household/Dependents Name Age Relationship

Are there other financial resources that you rely upon to support yourself and your family? Yes NoIf yes, please explain:

~ 60 word limit

If you provide financial support for a family member (whether child, parent, sibling, or other), please tell us about your family:

~ 60 word limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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If there are additional factors or special circumstances that demonstrate your financial need, please describe:

~ 100 word limit

How did you hear about the Terry Foundation?

100-character limit

Do you have a close relationship (sibling, spouse, aunt, uncle, boss, co-worker, teacher, counselor, etc.) who is a current/former Terry Scholar OR is applying for a Terry Scholarship? Yes NoIf yes, please provide their name, relationship, and University:(For informational purposes only)

100-character limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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Ac tivities , Aw ards, and Leaders hip Positions

A. Extracurricular Activities, Organization, and Leadership Positions

List up to six extracurricular activities or organization in which you are most involved, indicating leadership roles and dates of involvement.

Activity Description ParticipationLevel

StartDate

EndDate

B. Church, Community, and Volunteer Service

List up to six church, community service, civic organizations, or other activities in which you are most involved, providing year(s) of involvement and leadership positions held (do not repeat from above).

Organization Description Start End TotalHours

C. Awards, Special Honors, and DistinctionsIn order of importance to you, list up to four major awards that you have received in the past. Include military awards, if not already listed in the Military Services section, but do not duplicate.

Award Description Level of Competition(National/State/Local) Year(s) Received

Last Name:

First Name:

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Personal History

Why have you chosen to apply to this university ?

~350 word limit

List in order of preference the top six (6) colleges/universities that you are considering attending (be sure to rankthis university among your choices)

50 character limit

Why have you chosen your academic major?

~ 350 word limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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It has been our experience that every transfer/non-traditional student has a story to tell about their background and the road they have taken to get to this point. Some did not complete high school, but received their GED. Some went directly from high school to community colleges. Others went from high school to the military or work force. Still others describe a particular event or moment when they discovered what they wanted to achieve and what was needed to accomplish their goals. Please tell us the story of your journey to arrive at the decision to study at your chosen university.

~ 750 word limit

If there has been a particularly influential faculty member or personal contact who has been instrumental in your decision to attend your chosen university, please describe that experience.

~ 400 word limit

Last Name:

First Name:

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Transfer/non-traditional students often tell us that their prior experience has taught them lessons that helped them to be successful. What lessons have you learned that you would like to pass on to other students?

~ 400 word limit

Please provide any other information that you believe is important to us in reaching a decision as to whether to provide you with a scholarship to attend your chosen institution.

~ 200 word limit

I certify that the information I have provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry Foundation. I authorize the Terry Foundation to verify the information I have provided. I further understand that this information will be relied upon by the Terry Foundation in determining my general/financial eligibility and that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship.

Applicant Signature: Date: