THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE FILLING OUT THE A&S GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION:
Note: Some departmental scholarships require additional documents and letters of recommendation. Please follow the department links below for more information. Please be aware that scholarship application materials are subject to OU's Academic Misconduct Policy.
Resume: All undergraduate applicants must complete and upload an Arts and Sciences Scholarship Resume to the application. Current freshman applicants may include high school activities, awards, etc. All graduate applicants, who are NOT Biology/Zoology or HES applicants, and do not have a vitae, must also complete the resume. The resume must be saved as a .pdf document.
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Vitae: All Biology and HES graduate applicants must upload a vitae to the application in lieu of the resume. Any other graduate applicants, who have a vitae, can also upload a vitae in lieu of the resume. The vitae must be a .pdf document.
Transcripts: All applicants must save or scan a web-based or official or unofficial transcript to PDF for uploading to the application. Transcripts must include Fall 2012 grades. For students that do not have a program or scanner to convert transcripts to PDF, all computers in the library computer lab (Rm. 118A) are equipped with Adobe Acrobat Professional that can be used to convert web-based transcripts to PDF. The computer lab is open M-TR 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. In addition, there are 4 scanners located throughout the library. Do not wait until right before the application deadline to utilize these resources as you may experience a wait time. Fall grades will be available Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. The Office of Academic Records will be closed Mon., Dec. 24 - Tues., Jan. 1, with respect to obtaining paper transcripts. Some of the departmental scholarships require transcripts from other institutions.
Accessing and saving web-based transcripts: Log into oZONE, and click on the "Academics" tab at the top of the page. Click on "Transcript" in the Academic Profile Section, then click on the "submit" button to view the transcript. If the Adobe Acrobat Professional program is loaded on the computer you are using, there will be a "convert" icon at the top of the page. Click on the "convert" icon to convert the transcript to a PDF document, then save the PDF to your personal computer or a flash drive if using public computer. If you do not see the "convert" icon, click on "Tools" in the menu bar and select "Menu bar" and "Adobe PDF" so these will be added to the top menubar.
Essay-A&S applicants only: All undergraduate and graduate applicants must compose a two-page, double-spaced essay in Microsoft Word or similar program for copying and pasting into the applicaltion. Scholarship Essay Topic: What challenges have you faced in successfully achieving your educational goals and how have you overcome these challenges? Leadership Scholars applicants, who are NOT applying for the need-based A&S general scholarships, need only to submit the Leadership Scholars essay.
Optional Essay-A&S applicants only: Students who would like to apply for the Jim Sullivan Endowed Scholarship must compose a one-page, double-spaced essay in Microsoft Word or similar program for copying and pasting into the application. Sullivan Scholarship Essay Topic: Affection between human beings, however transitory, however qualfied, is the closest we can come to paradise.
International Students-if applying for A&S or need-based departmental scholarships: Compile your financial information, e.g., school and living costs and income for the 12-13 academic year for use in the International Student Financial Information section.
Native American Students-A&S applicants only: Scan and save a copy of your CDIB card for uploading to the application. This can be a .pdf or .jpeg document.
GTAs/GRAs -A&S applicants only: Obtain a statement from your department that confirms your employment and the amount of your annual salary for uploading to the application. This must be a .pdf document.
Male students, 3.0 GPA or above, who work to afford college-A&S applicants only: Obtain a dated letter from your employer that states the number of hours you work per week for uploading to the application. The letter must be a .pdf document.
Leadership Scholars Applicants - Essay: Compose a two-page, double-spaced essay in Microsoft Word or similar program. Leadership Scholars Essay Topic: Why are you interested in being considered for College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholars? Explain how you are a strong candidate and what you hope to gain from the program.
Leadership Scholars Applicants - Recommendations: Identify and obtain the email addresses of two individuals who will submit a recommendation for you. It is important to contact these individuals well in advance to give them time to submit the recommendation by the 10:00 PM, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, deadline. These can be professors, advisors, current or former supervisors, coaches or other organizational leaders. Your references should know you well and describe your leadership experience and potential, good character, commitment to service, outstanding academic merit, and/or other similar qualities. More information on recommendations can be found within the application, including how to monitor your recommendations once they have been requested.