2026-27 Foundation Scholarship Application.
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Last Name: *

First Name: *

Middle Initial:

Current Country: *

Have you lived in the same city for more then two years?: *


Home Phone:

Mobile Phone: *

Returning FGCU students must use their Eagle email address here

Email Address: *

Confirm Email Address: *

Marital Status: *

Ethnicity: *

What languages do you speak fluently: *
 
 
 

Do you have a documented disability? Please explain further in your essay: *


Single Parent of a Child under the age of 25: *

Is anyone in your family an FGCU alumnus: *

Are either of your parents deceased: *

Are you a First-Generation College Student (meaning neither of your parents has completed a bachelor’s degree or higher): *

Do you have an older sibling (brother or sister), but he or she did not attend college. If you answered yes, you will need to explain further in your essay: *

Heritage (check all that apply):
 
 
 
 
 
 


High School Name: *

High School County:    *

Did you, or will you hold the rank of: *

Are you scheduled to graduate from FGCU in December 2024: *

Are you, or will you be a Transfer Student: *

Do you plan to remain at FGCU for the duration of your Bachelor's Degree: *

Will you be enrolling in the TIP (Teacher Immersion Program): *

Are you a Return to the Nest student? (A Return to the Nest student is a former FGCU student who has been away from FGCU for three or more consecutive semesters and has been readmitted to FGCU to complete a degree). * Make a Selection

Internship(s) (explain in essay section):
 
 
 
 

Education / Research Affiliation(s) (explain in essay section):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Career Interest or Emphasis (Select ONLY items that pertain to your career goals): *
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
   

Will you be employed during the academic year: *

If employed, how many hours per week: *

Do you plan to pursue your career in the local community after graduation: *

Employment (check all that apply and explain in essay section):
Current or future (If a family member is part of an organization or is employed by a company, please indicate the employees full name and position in your essay response)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


For each section check all that apply and explain in your essay

Clubs / Organization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Miscellaneous:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Military Service:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Religious:
 
 

Volunteer Experiences:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



If you receive a scholarship from the FGCU Foundation, this photo will be shared with the scholarship donor. Photos do not need to be professional headshots, just nice, clear photos of you. Photos should include appropriate attire and should not be a selfie. A new photograph is required each year even when you are receiving the same scholarship.

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Please be thorough when answering these questions.
All fields on this page are required. Enter N/A if not applicable.

1. List any clubs that you are currently participating in or have volunteered with and "How" you are/were involved. Many scholarship donors want members of specific clubs, please be thorough: *
(350 words or less)

2. What are your future plans and career goals in respect to your major field of study, and what convinced you to choose this major. If you are undecided, tell us which majors' interest you: *
(350 words or less)

3. Explain any circumstances that you feel that are causing you to experience difficulty completing your college degree in four years and/or any family or financial circumstances that you feel should be taken into consideration: *
(350 words or less)

4. Use this space to elaborate on your affiliations. If a family member is part of an affiliation, please indicate the employees name and position in your response: *
(350 words or less)

5. Use this space to elaborate on your volunteer organizations and "How" you are/were involved. Many scholarship donors want members of specific volunteer organizations, please be thorough: *
(350 words or less)

6. Use this space to elaborate on any difficulties or hardships: *
(350 words or less)

7. Please use this space to explain how a scholarship will positively impact your life and help you achieve your dreams and aspirations for the future. What sets you apart from other candidates? *
(350 words or less)

8. If you receive a scholarship from the FGCU Foundation, the information you provide to this question will be shared with the scholarship donor. Please only share what you are comfortable with them knowing.
Please use this space for the following:
- Tell your sponsor about yourself.
- What you are looking forward to this year (classes, activities, graduation, etc.)
- Your future education plans and/or career goals.
- How a scholarship has and/or will help you to achieve your academic goals.
- Any thank you message you would like to include.
(Minimum of 550 characters required. Maximum 1000 characters)
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