PROGRAM GOALS
Dr. Eric Thomas' commitment to students’ success and well-being is at the core of the foundation’s mission, this scholarship allows recipients to benefit from that vision by:
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Guiding students from educational vulnerability to academic stability and success.
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Maintaining a balance of financial accountability and academic progress for students to reflect on their growth each year, both personally and academically.
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Structured support system for students to persist through the challenges of academia, equipping students with the tools needed to graduate and make lasting contributions to their communities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applicants must demonstrate the ability to explored various available financial aid options (outside of the School Days Foundation), including scholarships, grants, and loans, that can support your educational journey. Documentation of applications to external funding sources may be requirements.
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Recipients must maintain continuous enrollment and show satisfactory progress toward their degree or certification. They must complete a minimum of 80% of their coursework each academic year to remain eligible.
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Maintain Minimum GPA Requirement: Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to continue receiving support. Failure to meet this requirement will result in probationary status, during which students will be given one semester to improve their academic standing.
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Complete Impact Summary: As part of their scholarship process, applicants must submit a brief (500-word) personal reflection at the end of each academic year. This reflection should highlight how the scholarship has impacted their academic journey, personal development, and their ability to persist toward their educational goals
PLEASE NOTE
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Only completed applications with all required documentation will be considered.
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A completed application package does not guarantee acceptance into the Scholarship Program.
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If selected for this scholarship, you will be required to consent to a background check and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
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After review of your application, some additional items, such as a writing sample, are required.