Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program

The Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Program provides scholarships for up to three years to outstanding transfer students who show promise for being future leaders of Texas. Established in 1986 by Houston philanthropists Nancy & Howard Terry, the Foundation has assisted hundreds of Terry Scholars in meeting the founder’s goal of helping young people to help themselves.

To be considered for the Terry Scholars Program at TWU, students are selected based on three criteria: (1) leadership potential and character; (2) scholastic record and ability; (3) demonstrate financial need.

Texas Woman’s University is now accepting Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 academic year. From the applications received, a select number of students will be interviewed by TWU faculty/staff. Candidates will be nominated and their applications will be forwarded to the Foundation for review and final interview by Foundation representatives. Please note that TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding Terry Foundation Scholarships are made by the Terry Foundation.

Terry Transfer Scholarship awards are determined by the Terry Foundation. The Terry Transfer Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic period was $13,800. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years. The Terry Scholarship is awarded only to students who will physically attend the university. Students taking only online courses are not eligible. In any given semester, a majority of a Scholar’s courses must be taken through physical attendance at the Denton or Dallas campus.

In addition to the academic continuing scholarship requirements, the successful TWU Terry Scholar will need to be prepared to be actively involved in campus activities. A special TWU Terry Scholar Student Organization will offer recipients the opportunity to develop a community service agenda and mentor incoming scholars. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in various academic, social, and cultural events offered by the Office of Student Life and the TWU Terry Scholars Program.

2019-2020 Terry Foundation Transfer Scholarship Application Guidelines

Terry Transfer Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident • Has resided in the State of Texas since June 20161 and 2

• Completed3 at least 30 hours of transferrable4, post-high school credit5 in residence at a Texas college or university6 at the time of application7

• Be at least 20 years of age on May 1 of the year of application • A record of leadership in school and/or community • Demonstrate strong leadership potential and character • Strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades (minimum 3.0 GPA) • Will enroll in a degree program with the majority of courses taken face-to-face • Demonstrate financial need • Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering transfer student in the fall or the summer preceding • May not currently attend a Terry-affiliated university

(https://terryfoundation.org/about-us/affiliated-universities/) • May not have previously interviewed for a Terry scholarship

1 Current State of Texas resident at the time the application is submitted 2Applicant can exclude time on active duty in uniformed service of the U.S. Such time outside the State of Texas while on active duty does not count against continuous residence. 3 30 hours must be complete by the application deadline 4 30 hours must be transferable. This would include all Texas Common Course Numbering courses. If you have any questions, please email us with the specific course information at terry@twu.edu.

5 High school dual credit coursework may not be included.

6 The 30 hours requirement must be earned in residence. Online courses may count towards the 30 transferable hours if they are taken at an accredited institution while physically attending an institution in the state of Texas.

7 Course work may be earned at a Texas community college or four year university. Transferable credits earned at a duty station while on active duty as a member of a uniformed service of the United States will count towards the 30 hour requirement; such credits earned need not be credits earned need not be earned at a “Texas college or university”

Continuing Scholar Criteria

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (most Terry Scholars maintain cumulative GPAs above a 3.0)

• Maintain full-time enrollment status • The majority of courses must be taken on-campus • Write and submit an acceptable self-evaluation letter annually • Attend all functions sponsored by the Terry Foundation (3 per academic year) • Comply with all aspects of the university code of conduct and the Terry Foundation

Scholar Handbook

Application deadline

Friday March 30, 2019 o Submit completed Terry Scholarship application and essay o Provide the email address of one (1) individual who can provide a letter of

recommendation that is specific to obtaining the Terry Scholarship at TWU and speaks to both your academic and leadership abilities. Recommenders will upload their letters of recommendation using a unique website link.

FAFSA

TWU Priority Deadline: January 15, 2019

o Terry Transfer Candidates are not required to file a Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) but it is highly recommended so that award packages can be maximized.

Nomination/Selection Process

Following the review of all completed applications received, TWU will interview a select number of students. Of those students interviewed, nominations will be forwarded to the Terry Foundation for final scholarship interviews by Foundation representatives.

The Terry Foundation will host interviews for TWU candidates on June 27th and June 28th, in Houston, Texas. Candidates must be physically present to conduct the interview. The Terry Foundation will contact these candidates directly to assist with travel accommodations. Generally speaking, travel expenses for candidates traveling more than 60 miles (one-way) to the interview site will be covered by the Foundation.

The Terry Foundation will select award recipients and award scholarships for use beginning the summer or fall of 2019.

Please note TWU serves as a nominating body only; all final decisions regarding scholarship awards are made by the Terry Foundation. Submitting Your Application

To Begin: Download and save the application to your computer or flash drive. Open the PDF file from the location. DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION WITHIN THE WEB BROWSER.

Recommended: Enter your name and TWU ID on the application. Save the application and close. When you reopen the document, confirm the information you typed has saved. If not, refer to the download instructions above or contact the Scholars Program Office.

To Upload: When you have completed the application, save as PDF. This will lock your entries and will lock the text you entered so it cannot be edited. Upload the file to the Pioneer Scholarship System.

All application materials should be submitted through the TWU Pioneer Scholarship System. For your application to be considered, your application and letter of recommendation must be submitted by March 30, 2019. Admissions to TWU must be completed by this time, any/all transcripts and scores on file at this time will be considered.

Please contact us with questions Scholar Programs

terry@twu.edu 940-898-3590

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Have you continuously resided in Texas since June 2016?

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Have you previously interviewed for a Terry Foundation Scholarship (either Traditional or Transfer)? If yes, please explain:

The Terry Foundation expects that you will enroll full-time for each semester in which you would receive the Terry Foundation Scholarship; attending all classes in-person, on the campus forwhich you are applying. Do your plans align with this expectation? If no, please explain:

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If there are additional factors or special circumstances that demonstrate your financial need, please describe:

How did you hear about the Terry Foundation?

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B. Church, Community, and Volunteer Service

List up to six church, community service, civic organizations, or other activities in which you are most involved, providingyear(s) of involvement and leadership positions held (do not repeat from above).

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In order of importance to you, list up to four major awards that you have received in the past. Include military awards, if notalready listed in the Military Services section, but do not duplicate.

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List up to six extracurricular activities or organization in which you are most involved, indicating leadership roles anddates of involvement.

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It has been our experience that every transfer/non-traditional student has a story to tell about their background and the road they have taken to get to this point. Some did not complete high school, but received their GED. Some went directly from high school to community colleges. Others went from high school to the military or work force. Still others describe a particular event or moment when they discovered what they wanted to achieve and what was needed to accomplish their goals. Please tell us the story of your journey to arrive at the decision to study at your chosen university. Approximately 750 word limit

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Transfer/non-traditional students often tell us that their prior experience has taught them lessons that helped them to be successful. What lessons have you learned that you would like to pass on to other students? Approximately 400 word limit

Please provide any other information that you believe is important to us in reaching a decision as to whether to provide you with a scholarship to attend your chosen institution. Approximately 200 word limit

I certify that the information I have provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry Foundation. I authorize the Terry Foundation to verify the information I have provided. I further understand that this information will be relied upon by the Terry Foundation in determining my general/financial eligibility and that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship.

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