2024 Aggie Gentz Scholarship Application

PURPOSE
Aggie Gentz is an alumni-based organization established in 2015 to take the true spirit of Aggie Pride & connect it with the heart of our alma mater, the alumni, to create a legacy of giving back. The mission of this scholarship is to provide need-based financial assistance to NC A&T State University students to cover their college expenses.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Aggie Gentz Scholarship is based on financial need. Scholarships are awarded on a need basis specifically for students whose parents fall in a low-to-middle income bracket.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarships awards will be used towards college expenses. Scholarship funds will be paid and applied directly to the student’s University account unless otherwise specified. Scholarships are awarded each semester and students will have the option to reapply. The Aggie Gentz Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds & additional qualifying criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
-Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
-Students must be officially enrolled as a full-time student at North Carolina A&T State University and at least a second semester Freshman at the time of application submission. It is MANDATORY that all student Aggies who receive scholarships participate in the Aggie Gentz Student Development Institute (AGSDI) Ascension Leadership Cohort
-Applicants must have completed at least one semester with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

TIMELINE
-All applicants must complete and submit a scholarship application by March 15, 2024. Please note: applications that are incomplete, late, or illegible will NOT be considered.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:
-Completed application form
-A college transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
-Proof of full-time enrollment
-A copy of their 2023-2024 Student Aid Report (SAR)
-Demonstrated financial need
-(Optional but recommended) Two references from a guidance counselor, professor, or other community member who may attest to the student’s need

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
-Scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2024 semester.
-Scholarship payments will apply to the student’s account after their grades from the previous semester have been received. Students must receive a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
-Applicants must provide their name, address, phone number, email address, and student ID to assure payment is applied to their student account in a timely manner.
-Award amounts will be distributed the semester AFTER a student’s application has been approved.

CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
-All recipients are required to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during the semester the scholarship was received.
-Scholarship recipient’s account will reflect scholarship funds ONLY after their grades from the previous semester and proof of their enrollment for Fall 2024 semester have been received.
-Any allocated amounts not used by the close of the semester will be returned to the Aggie Gentz Scholarship Fund to support future applications.

Application questions?

Please email scholarships@aggiegentz.com

www.aggiegentz.com

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Banner ID# *

Number of years attended High School

I will be attending the NC A&T State University in the Fall of 2024? *

Yes
No (if no, you are not eligible)

What will be your classification as of Fall 2024? *

Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Will you be a full-time student? *

Yes
No (if no, you are not eligible)

Grade point average (GPA) on 4.0 scale *

Attach proof of GPA *

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Your most recent school transcript is required.

Name, address, and phone number of parent(s) or legal guardian(s)

For the following items, list expenses you expect to incur per semester or quarter (approximate figures acceptable). Make additional comments if needed.

Tuition, amount ($) *

Books, amount ($) *

Room & board, amount ($) *

Other expenses, amount ($) *

For the following items, list other financial assistance you will receive per semester or quarter. If none, enter "$0" into the box.

Personal, amount ($) *

Other scholarships, amount ($) *

Grants, amount ($) *

Student loan(s), amount ($) *

Short essays (250-500 words)

BEING AN AGGIE: What does attending NC A&T State University mean to you & why? *

GOALS: What are you studying & how will this help you with your short & long-term goals for your life? *

NEED: Please explain your need for this scholarship. Discuss any challenges or obstacles you have dealt with & how this will help you succeed this semester. *

Attach a copy of your 2023-2024 FAFSA SAR report. *

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Attach proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. *

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STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the Aggie Gentz Scholarship Committee is true, correct, and without forgery.

I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Aggie Gentz Scholarship Program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Aggie Gentz's scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of my registered enrollment & current GPA at NC A&T State University before scholarship funds can be awarded.

To agree to this statement of accuracy, enter your name & the date below. If under the age of 18, a parent must also enter their name & the date.

Enter scholarship applicant's name & today's date here *

Example format: John Smith, 2/23/2017

If under the age of 18, enter parent's name & today's date here

Example format: John Smith, 2/23/2017