Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Freshman Scholarship Award

Brief Description

The Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Freshman Scholarship Award at The Ball State University is a prestigious scholarship program that recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and community involvement in incoming freshmen.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is offered by The Ball State University, a public research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It was founded in 1918 and has since become a leading institution in the Midwestern United States.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are pursuing any undergraduate degree program at The Ball State University.

Number of Awards

Each year, The Ball State University awards 20 freshmen with the Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Freshman Scholarship. This means that a total of 80 students are currently benefiting from this prestigious award.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all incoming freshmen, regardless of their nationality, race, or gender. It is intended for students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and community involvement.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers full tuition and fees for up to four years of study at The Ball State University. This includes in-state and out-of-state tuition, general fees, and a room and board allowance. It also includes a $2,000 stipend for books and supplies, as well as funds for study abroad programs.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Freshman Scholarship,

• Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.7 and a minimum ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1280.
• They must also demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other achievements.

Also Check Out: Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Undergraduate Scholarship Award

Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit their application for admission to The Ball State University by the priority deadline of November 15th. Along with their application, they must submit a resume outlining their leadership activities, community service, and academic achievements. They must also complete the supplemental scholarship application, which includes two personal essays, and submit two letters of recommendation from teachers or community leaders.

Official Website

To learn more about the Alumni, Faculty, and Friends Freshman Scholarship Award and access the application materials, visit the official website.