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Criteria for the Student Scholarships
Women in Philanthropy and Leadership for Coastal Carolina University Annual Scholarships
(Continuing or new transfer students)
The mission of Women in Philanthropy and Leadership is to create a sustainable legacy which will transform the leadership potential of student, staff, faculty and community. Opportunities for scholarships and leadership will be provided to enhance not only the academic value of Coastal Carolina University, but the community in which it thrives and the society which it serves.
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be admitted and enrolled as an undergraduate student at Coastal Carolina University;
2. Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at the time of application and have completed 24 credit hours at the time of award;
3. Must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative collegiate GPA;
4. Must be enrolled at least part-time (at least 18 hours annually);
5. Must demonstrate financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships;
6. Demonstrate satisfactory degree progress; and
7. Describe how you demonstrate leadership in your life, either personal leadership or leadership in a group setting. Explain the significance of these skills to your life currently. How do you envision using these skills in the future? How will this scholarship enhance your academic success?
Students from the five county service area (Horry, Georgetown, Dillon, Marion, and Williamsburg) will be given preference.
The scholarships vary in quantity and value. This award is for one year but may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a cumulative CCU GPA of 3.0 and completes 18 credit hours annually. However, renewal is neither automatic nor guaranteed; a recipient must reapply for consideration. Applications will be reviewed by the Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Scholarship Committee. Nominations will be presented to the University Scholarship Committee for final selections.
*All applications for this scholarship must be completed through the Coastal Carolina University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.*
** Reprinted from the 2013 Financial Aid and Scholarship Brochure.
Zonta Foundation of Myrtle Beach – WIPL Life and Legacy Annual Scholarship
(Continuing or new transfer students)
The Zonta objective is to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy.
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be admitted and enrolled as an undergraduate student at Coastal Carolina University;
2. Must be a junior (60-90 credit hours earned) at the time of awarding;
3. Must be enrolled in the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts;
4. Must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative collegiate GPA;
5. Must be enrolled at least part-time (at least 18 hours annually);
6. Must demonstrate financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships;
7. Demonstrate satisfactory degree progress; and
8. Describe how you demonstrate service and advocacy through various avenues such as service projects, clubs or through volunteer efforts. Explain the significance of these in your life and how you envision using them in the future.
Students from the five county service area(Horry, Georgetown, Dillon, Marion, and Williamsburg) will be given preference.
The scholarships vary in quantity and value. This award is for one year but may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a cumulative CCU GPA of 3.0 and completes 18 credit hours annually. However, renewal is neither automatic nor guaranteed; a recipient must reapply for consideration. Applications will be reviewed by the Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Scholarship Committee. Nominations will be presented to the University Scholarship Committee for final selections.
*All applications for this scholarship must be completed through the Coastal Carolina University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.*
** Reprinted from the 2013 Financial Aid and Scholarship Brochure.
WIPL Washington Internship Institute's Global Women's Leadership Development Scholarship Criteria
The WII Global Women's Leadership Development focuses on critical issues facing women around the world and in the U.S.
This is a new scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. It is $5,000 to support a student who will be part of the WII's Global Women's Leadership program.
For more information about the criteria and to apply for this scholarship, please contact Robert Bulsza in CCU's Career Services Center at 843.234.3450 or at rbulsza@coastal.edu.