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Criteria to Apply for the Scholarship
An Applicant Must Be:
- An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours)
- Studying for an undergraduate degree for the first time
- A United States Citizen or Resident Alien
- A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont
Financial Need
Qualifying applicants will have one or more of the following:
- Substantial unmet need
- Special financial circumstances
- Low EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA Student Aid Report (Last year, of the 162 newly awarded recipients, 82% had EFC's less than $5,000 and 92% had parent AGI's below $80,000.)
Academic Excellence
Applicants should:
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Be enrolled in a demanding course of study
- Demonstrate skilled writing ability
Citizenship, Character and Serious-Mindedness
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society both present and future
- Be involved in a balance of community, school and work activities
- Pursue goals and aspirations with integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment
- Earn money for college expenses through part-time work
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A scholarship for permanent residents of New England states
who demonstrate academic excellence, seriousness of purpose, good citizenship and character, a strong work ethic and who meet our financial-need requirements.
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The Foundation, in making grants, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Directors of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund, or any member of the family of any such Directors, are ineligible to receive grants from the Foundation. |
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