The Windy City Seminoles are sponsoring one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2012 Spring Semester.

Applicant must be an Illinois-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 this 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 through the spring 2012 semester.
3. Required attachments to application:
   • Completed Windy City Seminoles Scholarship Application
   • One (1) Copy of Official Transcripts
   • One (1) Letter of Recommendation from university faculty and/or employer
   • Essay: What impact would you like to make in the world through your career and how is Florida State University helping you to achieve that goal? (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 2011 spring scholarship must be received by Windy City Seminoles in one envelope postmarked on or before Friday, January 6, 2012.

   Return all documents to:

   Lindsey Gift, President
   The Windy City Seminole Club
   1420 W. Diversey Pkwy. Unit 1
   Chicago, IL 60614
   

   Download an electronic copy of the application.

   Scholarship Award:

   Scholarship notification will come from the Selection Committee, along with a congratulatory letter which will be sent on or after Friday, January 24, 2012.

   The scholarship award will be paid to Student Financial Services, Attn: Private Scholarship Coordinator Ashley Wilmot, in one (1) payment of $2,500.00. The winner will receive the payment as soon as administratively possible after notification has been made upon the winner.

   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 and the recipient will be expected to attend a Windy City Seminole event based on availability and/or write an acceptance letter to be shared with club members.