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SMU Program in Counseling Scholarship Application
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General Requirements and Information for All Scholarships:
Good academic standing (Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher)
A completed FAFSA application for the academic year in which you are applying (you
are not
required to qualify for financial aid or to accept loans or other financial aid to apply for Counseling program scholarships). For FAFSA information, see:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
. For other SMU financial aid and information about other scholarship opportunities, see:
https://www.smu.edu/admission/financialaid
Students may only receive one Counseling Program scholarship in any given application window.
Students who are already the recipient of a Counseling Program scholarship are considered ineligible for additional Counseling Program scholarships until their award period has elapsed.
Students may not apply for or be awarded concurrent scholarships from the SMU Counseling Program.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please read all eligibility requirements and application forms carefully. Some applications request a brief essay. Applications without the essay will not be accepted.
Scholarships will be revoked due to changes in academic standing, less than 6 credit hours of enrollment (if required), or disciplinary/remediation circumstances.
All scholarship awards are dependent on availability of funds.
Note: All scholarship applications for currently enrolled students must be received
no later than April 15
for the subsequent summer or fall terms.
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APPLICATION
Please select the Desired Scholarship. Additional questions and prompts will appear based on the selection.
Desired Scholarship
Aurora Opportunity Scholarship
Celestial Achievement Scholarship
Nova Summer Scholarship
Discovery Travel Scholarship
Aurora Opportunity Scholarship:
This $4200 Scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least one regular semester of enrollment in the SMU Counseling Program, and who has demonstrated a commitment of volunteer service with under-represented or marginalized populations. The award is also based on a proven track record of achievement in the Program based on academic merit, leadership, engagement, and counseling-related professional experiences, particularly activities focused on the promotion of diversity in the Counseling Program.
Scholarship Award: $2100 for two semesters
Required enrollment: 6 credit hours
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in order to continue to receive funds.
Celestial Achievement Scholarship:
This $4200 Scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least one regular semester of enrollment in the SMU Counseling Program, and who has a proven track record of achievement in the Program, based on academic merit, leadership, engagement, and counseling-related professional or volunteer experiences. The Scholarship is primarily merit-based, although financial need may be considered.
Scholarship Award: $2100 for two semesters
Required enrollment: 6 credit hours
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required in order to continue to receive funds.
Nova Summer Scholarship
: This $2100 Scholarship is awarded by the Recruitment and Retention Committee to one student per academic year who demonstrates financial need and academic merit, including GPA, leadership, and service to the Counseling profession. Financial need is demonstrated through the FAFSA application and eligibility for financial aid, as well as through the application essay. This scholarship may
not
be applied to study abroad or SMU-in-Taos courses.
Students must apply for this scholarship through the scholarships link on the Counseling web site (see link below)
.
Scholarship Award: $2100 for summer only
Required enrollment: 6 credit hours
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required in order to continue to receive funds.
Discovery Travel Scholarship
: This $700 scholarship assists students who wish to study abroad or at SMU-in-Taos, depending on availability of funds. Scholarships are applicable to only coursework within the SMU Master of Science in Counseling degree. Awards are determined based on academic merit and financial need. Scholarship awards not used for the course and semester identified in the application will be revoked. Preference will be given to students who have not received this award previously.
Students must apply for this scholarship through the scholarships link on the Counseling web site (see link below)
.
Scholarship Award: $700 for summer only in study abroad/Taos
Required enrollment: 3 credit hours
Minimum GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in order to continue to receive funds.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete their FAFSA and upload their Student Aid Report.
To which term will your Scholarship be applied
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
Please provide a written statement describing financial need and academic merit (500 word limit)
Please provide a written statement describing achievements aligned with the scholarship's focus. (500 word limit)
Cumulative GPA in the Counseling Program to date
How many academic terms have you been enrolled in the Counseling Program, including the present term?
Leadership and professional service achievements (first-year students may include achievements from their undergraduate studies or the past 2 years prior to entering the Counseling Program):
Are you currently receiving federal financial aid?
Are you currently receiving federal financial aid?
Yes
No
FINANCIAL-NEED AWARDS: If you would like to be considered for a Simmons School financial-need scholarship, please complete the
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and upload your Student Aid Report (SAR) as explained on the student information page of the FAFSA application.
If you are not a US citizen, please complete the online
EFC
instead of the FAFSA, and upload those results.
NOTE: In order to receive a scholarship or tuition award, you may be required to submit a copy of your last Income Tax Return.
Student Aid Report or EFC Estimate
Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:
The following questions serve to determine your eligibility for financial-merit scholarships and achievement-merit scholarships. Please answer the questions
if
you have completed a tax return recently. If you have not, please see
the FAFSA application
.
Current Marital Status
Current Marital Status
single, divorced, or widowed
separated
partnered
married
Current Employment Status
Current Employment Status
unemployed
employed part-time
employed full-time
Excluding yourself, how many people in your household will be in college this year?
Excluding yourself, how many people in your household will be in college this year?
4 or more
3
2
1
0
How many dependents, including yourself, did you claim on your most recent Tax Return?
How many dependents, including yourself, did you claim on your most recent Tax Return?
>8
7-8
5-6
3-4
1-2
0
What was your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)* on last year's Tax Return?
What was your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)* on last year's Tax Return?
<= $25K
$26K - $50K
$51K - $80K
$81K - $100K
$101K - $150K
$151K - $200K
$200K plus
OPTIONAL ESSAY: If you feel that your financial circumstances are inadequately reflected in your answers to the Financial-Need Assessment questions, please describe those extenuating financial circumstances here. Additionally, please describe your prior academic accomplishments & awards; research contributions & publications; and community, academic, and professional leadership.
* Finding your AGI on your prior-year federal tax return:
Form 1040: AGI is recorded on line 37.
Form 1040A: AGI is recorded on line 21.
Form 1040-EZ: AGI is recorded on line 4.
NOTE: In order to receive a scholarship or tuition award, you may be required to submit a copy of your last Income Tax Return.
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