CN Bonner Scholars.pmd - Admissions - Carson-Newman College

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).