The Windy City Seminoles are sponsoring one (1) scholarship in the amount of $1500.00 for the 2008 / 2009 school year.

Applicant must be a Chicago-area resident enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Florida State University with at least 30 semester hours complete. Previously declined scholarship applicants may re-apply for the next scholarship opportunity. Students enrolled in a certificate program and graduate school classes are not eligible for this scholarship.

Applicant Requirements:

1. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of a 4.0 (unweighted).
2. Applicant must be able to maintain their full-time student status throughout the 2008 / 2009 school year. Exceptions will be made for seniors with at least six (6) months until anticipated graduation date.
3. Required attachments to application:
   • Completed Windy City Seminole Scholarship Application
   • One (1) Copy of Official Transcripts
   • One (1) Letter of Recommendation from university faculty and/or employer
   • Optional Essay: How will this scholarship help you to pursue your educational goals? (500 word maximum)

   Selection Criteria:

   Applicants are considered based on their academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and work experience. Upon review of all applications, the Selection Committee will conduct a phone interview with the top candidates before making a final selection.

   Deadline:

   All application materials for the 2008 / 2009 scholarship must be received by Windy City Seminoles in one envelope postmarked on or before Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

   Return all documents to:

   The Windy City Seminole Club
   ATTN: Student Scholarship Application
   P.O. Box 2555
   Chicago, IL 60690-2555
   

   Download an electronic copy of the application.

   Scholarship Award:

   Scholarship notification will come from the Selection Committee, along with a congratulatory letter postmarked Monday, November 3, 2008.

   The scholarship award will be paid directly to the scholarship recipient in one (1) payment of $1500.00.

   Windy City Seminoles will have the right to use the scholarship recipient's name, picture and any submitted information for publications and posting on the Windy City Seminoles website. For any questions please email secretary@windycityseminoles.com.