AAFCS National Undergraduate Scholarship

Must be currently pursuing or will pursue a degree in family and consumer sciences or related specialized programs at the undergraduate level and is (or will be) enrolled for the academic year

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Must be permanent residents of the U.S

Must be U.S. citizen (or permanent resident of the U.S)

Must be currently pursuing or will pursue a degree in family and consumer sciences or related specialized programs at the undergraduate level

Members of the AAFCS Board of Directors, Awards and Recognition Committee are not eligible to apply during their terms of office

Applications will be evaluated using the point system and can be awarded no more than 100 points. 1. FCS major declared/ admitted to undergraduate program (5pts); 2. Biographical sketch (250 words) relevance to program;Personal statement about yourself; influences, passions, etc (15pts); 3. Professional goals clearly stated, short and long term (20pts); 4. Resume (15pts); 5. Special recognitions/awards/scholarships (5pts); 6. Participation/volunteering in FCS and other community and service activities (5pts); 7. Letters of recommendation: evidence of leadership, character, accepts responsibility, relevant participation (15pts)8. Transcript (10pts); 9. Overall Scholarship Packet (complete, organized, grammar, spelling, etc); Bonus Points: AAFCS Membership: Less than 6 months (2 points); 6 mo 1 year (3 points); 1 year + (5 points)

Required

Required

Maximum of three (3) evaluators prepare a recommendation for the applicant by completing the 2017 AAFCS National Undergraduate Scholarship Recommendation Form

Biographical Sketch in PDF format, in 250 words or less; Professional Goals in PDF format, in 500 words or less, identify your short- and long-term professional goals