Disability Scholarship
For Students With a Disability
The Bemidji State University Disability Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies Bemidji State University students at their best and is committed to making a difference in the lives of people who have a disability. Normally given in the amount of $500, this scholarship will be awarded to students who exhibit the merits and qualities of a true academian and values community building. Scholarship applications are due April 1 each academic year and the awards are for the following fall semester.
Part I. Scholarship Eligibility
• Applicants must be at least sophomore status, may be full or part-time student living on or off campus, and have completed one term at BSU prior to applying for the scholarship.
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Applicants must have a documented disability on file with the Disability Services Office at BSU.
Date: ____________________
Name: ______________________________ I.D. #: ________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________________
Status: Sophomore Junior Senior
Major(s): _______________________________________________________________
Minor(s): _______________________________________________________________
BSU Cumulative Grade Point Average: _____________________________________
**Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be scored.
Part II. Campus and/or Community Involvement
Please indicate your involvement in campus and/or community activities that you have participated in while attending BSU.
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**Applications will be scored based on campus and community involvement in the last three (3) years.
Part III. Letters of Recommendation
Please submit two letters of recommendation to endorse your application. At least one must be from a Bemidji State University faculty or staff person and the other may be a work or volunteer supervisor, or a community person. Please include the letters of recommendations with your completed application packet.
Part IV. Please include a copy of your transcript with your completed application packet.
Part V. Personal Statement of Intention
On a separate sheet of paper, please provide a statement indicating your most significant education experience. Describe your educational and career goals; if included in your goals, how do you intend to help others with disabilities reach their life goals? If awarded this scholarship how will it help you meet your educational and career goals?
**Applications will be scored on grammar, spelling and organization of material that is error free and illustrates the kind of writing skills expected of students at BSU. The statement must address all areas indicated above.
Application Packet Checklist
Your completed application packet should include the following: