Undergraduate Student Scholarships Information and Application Packet 2019-2020

For more information, please visit the JHJ School of Business webpage at www.tsu.edu and click on ‘scholarships.’

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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL of BUSINESS

APPLICATION DUE DATES

Nov 1 FIRST ROUND

(HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY)

The Jesse H. Jones School of Business undergraduate scholarship program is designed to financially assist qualified applicants in pursuing degrees in business disciplines—accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. The program is open to full-time first-time freshmen, incoming transfer, and continuing students who show exceptional academic ability and exemplify good citizenship as en-gaged members of the community. Annual scholarship awards are renewable if all requirements are met each semester.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship

Level

Academic

Requirement

SAT*/ACT**

Requirement

Award Amount

ACHIEVEMENT 3.50 – 4.00 GPA > 1280 SAT or

30 ACT

$3,000/semester

$6,000/year

1121 – 1280 SAT or

25 – 29 ACT

$2,000/semester

$4,000/year

960 – 1120 SAT or

20 – 24 ACT

$1,000/semester

$2,000/year

MERIT 3.25 – 3.49 GPA > 1280 SAT or

30 ACT

$2,000/semester

$4,000/year

1121 – 1280 SAT or

25 – 29 ACT

$1,600/semester

$3,200/year

960 – 1120 SAT or

20 – 24 ACT

$1,000/semester

$2,000/year

ADVANTAGE 3.00—3.24 GPA > 1280 SAT or

30 ACT

$1,600/semester

$3,200/year

1121 – 1280 SAT or

25 – 29 ACT

$1,200/semester

$2,400/year

960 – 1120 SAT or

20 – 24 ACT

$800/semester

$1,600/year

*SAT mathematics and critical reading scores

**ACT composite score

INCOMING TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship

Level

Academic

Requirement

Completion

Requirement*

Award Amount

ACHIEVEMENT 3.50 – 4.00

OVERALL GPA

At least a

95% Completion Rate

$3,000/semester

$6,000/year

3.25 – 3.49

OVERALL GPA

$2,000/semester

$4,000/year

3.00 – 3.24

OVERALL GPA

$1,000/semester

$2,000/year

MERIT 3.00 – 4.00

OVERALL GPA < 95% Completion Rate

$1,000/semester

$2,000/year

OPPORTUNITY 2.75 – 2.99

OVERALL GPA

@ least 70%

Completion Rate

$1,000/semester

$2,000/year

*Minimum completion rate = 70%.

CONTACT INFO Physical Address Office of the Dean Jesse H. Jones School of Business Business Building, Suite 301 Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mailing Address Office of the Dean Jesse H. Jones School of Business Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas 77004

QUESTIONS? Get Answers at 713.313.7215

Ms. Joyre Thomas Project Coordinator I Office of Recruitment and Retention Jesse H. Jones School of Business 713.313.7278—office Thomas_JX@tsu.edu

March 31 SECOND ROUND

(HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY)

June 15

CONTINUING AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARD CRITERIA

CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship

Level

Academic

Requirement

Completion

Requirement*

Award

Amount

ACHIEVEMENT 3.50 – 4.00

OVERALL GPA

At least a

95% Completion Rate

$3,000/semester

$6,000/year

< 95% Completion Rate $1,000/semester

$2,000/year

Attempted or Earned 120 Hours Ineligible

MERIT 3.25 – 3.49

OVERALL GPA

At least a

95% Completion Rate

$2,000/semester

$4,000/year

< 95% Completion Rate $1,000/semester

$2,000/year

Attempted or Earned 120 Hours Ineligible

ADVANTAGE 3.00—3.24

OVERALL GPA $1,000/semester

$2,000/year

At least a

70% Completion Rate

Attempted or Earned 120 Hours Ineligible

*Minimum completion rate = 70%.

Who is considered a first-time freshman?

A first-time freshman is a high school graduate who has not earned any college credits since high school and is entering

college for the first time.

Who is considered an entering transfer student?

An entering transfer student is a high school graduate who has completed at least 12 college credits since graduating from

high school before the expected date of entry into Texas Southern University.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1) Applicant must meet all requirements for regular admission to Texas Southern University.

2) Applicant must be in good standing and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 semester credit hours), transfer students must

have completed 12 or more semester hours of college credit and must have a 2.00 overall GPA for hours completed at all other

colleges attended. Double majors are only eligible for award for one major. Non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for award.

3) Applicant who resides in the U.S. must be a legal resident of the U.S., have been granted permanent residency, or have a valid

visa that does not prohibit educational studies.

4) Applicant must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (U.S. Citizens) or the Texas Application for

State Financial Aid (TASFA) form (international students).

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Completed and Signed Application Resume’

Official Transcript from All Universities Attended Personal Essay

All applicants must complete a FAFSA or TASFA Professional Headshot (Color)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is considered a continuing student?

A continuing student is student who has maintained continuous enrollment in Texas Southern University.

What is the completion rate?

Completion rate = Overall number of credit hours attempted at all universities attended / Overall number of credit hours

completed or earned at all universities attended. The minimum completion rate required is 70%.

Are JHJ scholarships performance-based?

JHJ scholarship awards are based on academic performance, as defined by the scholarship award criteria.

Are all JHJ scholarship recipients required to complete a FAFSA or TASFA?

Yes; all JHJ scholarship recipients are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas

Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) (international students). Texas Southern University’s institutional code is 003642.

How do I access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

Apply for the FAFSA Online – Filing electronically increases the accuracy of your application, saves mailing time, and

reduces the processing time to about two weeks. The electronic version may be submitted online at the U.S. Department of

Education website, www.fafsa.ed.gov.

How do I access the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) for international students?

Apply for the TASFA by downloading the form at www.collegeforalltexans.com. The completed and signed TASFA form

must be submitted to the TSU Office of Financial Aid for processing. For more information about the TASFA, visit em.tsu.edu/

financial aid/forms.php.

Does receiving student loans disqualify me from receiving a scholarship award?

No, students with loans are eligible to receive a scholarship award and may be used to reduce loan amount.

May I use my scholarship funds for the summer sessions?

No; scholarship funds can only be used during the fall and spring semesters.

If I have a previous semester outstanding balance, may I use my scholarship award to cover that balance?

No; scholarship funds cannot be used to cover a previous semester outstanding balance, nor can they be applied retroac-

tively. Scholarship funds must be used and applied to a student’s account in the semester in which they are awarded.

When are tuition waivers available and are they guaranteed?

A limited number of tuition waivers are available at the beginning of the fall semester. If awarded, tuition waivers are

awarded for the entire academic year, but are NOT guaranteed and are NOT requested until ALL scholarship requirements

have been met.

What is the benefit of a tuition waiver?

The tuition waiver enables non-resident scholarship recipient’s tuition to be converted to in-state tuition.

If I am awarded the business scholarship, do I have to re-apply every year?

No, scholarship recipients only apply once and are automatically considered for the next years’ award.

Can I be purged from classes (Banner system) if my scholarship funds are not posted when classes start?

Yes; all recipients are responsible for completing a financial aid deferment or paying 50% of their tuition and fees prior to the

purge date.

How will I receive communication about my JHJ scholarship award?

Scholarship information will be communicated via recipient’s TSU email and alternate email address(es) provided to Texas

Southern University.

How do I access my TSU student email account?

To access your TSU student email account, visit www.tsu.edu, click My TSU Web and login to the current TSU student My TSU

Web portal. Once you have logged on to your student account, click the email icon in the upper right hand corner of the

screen. There you will be able to send and receive emails from your TSU student email account.

How will I receive my scholarship funds?

Scholarship funds will be posted directly to recipient’s TSU student account.

NOTE: No student can exceed their financial aid budget for the year, so any award in excess of the budget will result in the

adjustment of other aid, if possible. If no adjustment is possible, the student will not qualify to receive the JHJ School scholar-

ship award. The TSU Office of Financial Aid is the final decision authority for all awards. Rev061818

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2019-2020 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

APPLICATION DUE DATES: First Round (High School Seniors Only) – November 1 Second Round (High School Seniors Only) – March 31

Continuing and Transfers – June 15

I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct, and understand that the submission of false information may result in revocation of my scholarship and appropriate disciplinary action. Pursuant to the FERPA Act of 1974, I hereby give permission for this information to be released to the donor or potential donors of any scholarship for which I may be eligible. Furthermore, I authorize the publication of any award I may receive.

*All application materials must be submitted in a single packet at one time. Incomplete applications or packets will not be considered. Checklist: A complete scholarship packet should include:

Completed and Signed Application Official Transcript with SAT/ACT scores (first-time freshmen students only) Resume’ Official Transcript from school(s) attended (all transfer and continuing students) Personal Essay All students must complete a FAFSA or TASFA Professional Headshot (Color)

Submit this information to the address below or deliver to the Dean’s Office, Business Building, Suite 301. All questions may be directed to 713.313.7215.

Office of the Dean Jesse H. Jones School of Business Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas 77004

FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY

Amount of Scholarship Award__________________________________ Name of Scholarship________________________________________ Date Received_____________________________________________

Fall Semester Enrollment Status: First-Time Freshman Incoming Transfer Continuing Transfer Continuing

Classification: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Post-Baccalaureate (Non-degree seeking students may not apply.)

Major: Accounting Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION.

Name: Last First MI TNumber

Mailing Address: Street City State Zip

Email Address: Telephone Number:

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?

Are you a Texas resident?

Do you plan to apply for financial aid?

Are you an applicant for or recipient of the General University Scholarship?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Are you a first-generation college student?

Are you an applicant for or recipient of the Freeman Honors College Scholarship?

Are you an applicant for or recipient of a TSU Athletics Scholarship?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

High School Attended, Community College, or 4-Year College Transferred From (First-Time Freshmen and Transfers):

OVERALL GPA: SAT (Mathematics and Critical Reading): ACT Composite: (first-time freshmen only) (first-time freshmen only)

Leadership Abilities and Achievements: Attach a resume that outlines academic and non-academic awards and honors, memberships and positions held, leadership activities, and work experience since high school.

Personal Essay: Attach a typewritten essay, double-spaced, 500 words, addressing one of the topics below (no topic is preferred over the other): 1. Describe your educational and career goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. 2. Describe an experience with community service and volunteering and how it affected you.

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL of BUSINESS