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Bonner Scholar Application2009 Calendar & ChecklistWe invite all students planning to attend Carson-Newman College beginning Fall 2009 who areinterested in community service and activism to apply for a scholarship package through theBonner Scholars Program. To become a Bonner Scholar, complete the following actions by theappropriate date. To insure consideration for acceptance, you must have the first three stepscompleted not later than March 2, 2009:File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the Carson-NewmanOffice of Financial Assistance. Important: This step requires that you and your familyhave already filed your Federal Income Taxes so that you can report last year’s income.We recommend you get this done as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2009. Our Office ofFinancial Assistance will be happy to help you get this done on time (please contactthem by phone at 1-800-678-9061 or 865-471-3247, by email at financialaid@cn.edu,or checkout us out on-line at http://admissions.cn.edu/admissions/finaid/default.asp.)Apply and be accepted for admission to Carson-Newman College. We recommend youcomplete this step before Feb. 15, 2009. (For admissions information, forms, and help,please check out our on-line resources at http://admissions.cn.edu/admissions/default.asp.)Complete and send in all three Bonner Scholar Application parts—a brief generalinformation form, the application questions, and the letters of recommendation fromnon-family persons who can evaluate your qualifications for the program (teacher,employer, coach, minister, etc.). We recommend you complete this step no later thanFeb. 25, 2009. The Bonner Scholar Application packet is available by contacting Mattor Karina (see below).In addition to these application steps, we strongly encourage you to come to campusand participate in the annual “Bonner Scholar Visitation Day” on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.This event allows you to learn about the Bonner program from the inside out and alsofor us to get to know you in person. The Visitation Day is on a Friday, begins at 1:00,involves doing a service project with one of our community partners, and includes aninformal time of having fun with current Bonner students, faculty, and staff Fridayevening after dinner.If you would like more information about the Bonner Scholars program at Carson-Newman College, assistance in applying, or registering for Visitation Day, please email usat bonner@cn.edu or contact one of our friendly staff:· Mr. Matt Cheney, Bonner Scholar Coordinatoro 865-471-4315 / mcheney@cn.edu· Ms. Karina Fox, Administrative Assistanto 865-471-3594 / kfox@cn.edu
Carson-Newman Bonner Scholars ApplicationINSTRUCTIONS: To apply for scholarship support as a Bonner Scholar, you must apply and be accepted foradmission to Carson-Newman College; provide documentation of family income and financial need through theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or its equivalent*; and complete the Bonner ScholarshipApplication consisting three parts: (1) General Information (2) Application Questions and (3) RecommendationForms (a minimum of two and a maximum of three). While we prefer mailed hard copies, we will acceptelectronic submissions via e-mail to bonner@cn.edu. Mail paper applications to the following address:Bonner Scholars Selection Committee / Bonner Center for Service Learning & Civic EngagementCarson-Newman College / CN Box 72008 / Jefferson City, TN 37760 USADeadline for completion and receipt of all materials for consideration is the first Monday in March.General InformationFull Name _____________________________________ Preferred Name _________________________________________Social Security Number ___________________Birthday ________________ Gender ____________ Race/Ethnicity __________________Home Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone Numbers _______________________________Email Address______________________________________Father’s Occupation ________________________________ Mother’s Occupation ___________________________________Who else in your immediate family has completed college? ____________________________________________________________Family Income Information: EFC* (Estimated Family Contribution*) __________________If pending, check here ____High School______________________________________ School Location_______________________________________________Academic Records: GPA ______ ACT ______ SAT______Application QuestionsPlease respond to the following questions. Your answers should be typed or handwritten very neatly on a separatesheet (or sheets) of paper.1. Service Activities—Please list your experiences in community service or activism in the following categories:a. Special Events and Short Term Service Projectsb. Ongoing Weekly or Monthly Service Commitmentsc. Significant Family Responsibilities (if applicable)d. Summer Service2. Making a Difference—Describe in detail one experience in community service or activism in which you’ve spent a significantamount of time, and which you’ve found particularly rewarding and significant. Describe this activity in some detail,explaining what you did, why you did it, and how it made a difference in your life and in the lives of others.3. Diversity—Bonner Scholars value diversity of all kinds (racial, cultural, religious, etc.) in their program and their communityservice and activism. Please describe an experience you have had that has made you more aware of the diversity in ourworld. What makes this particular experience important?4. Social Justice—Many problems plague our world. The Bonner Scholars are committed to working for social justice as well asengaging in acts of compassion. Describe a social justice issue you feel strongly about and explain ways you have orwould like to be involved in addressing that issue.5. Challenges—Can you describe any hardships or obstacles you feel you have had to overcome in your life? Is there anythingelse you’d like for us to know about you?6. About You as a Bonner Scholar—Every year, we are able to select only about 20% of our total applicants. Please tell us whyyou would like to be in this program and why we should select you as a Bonner Scholar.______________________________________________* Number calculated from completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact FinancialAssistance Office for help and the answer to any questions (phone 1-800-678-9061 or 865-471-3247 or emailfinancialaid@cn.edu).
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