Scholarship Information
Title: Paul Wingren Memorial Scholarship
Category: Miscellaneous
Included in Application: UA Foundation
Link: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/files/ketchikan/docs/wingren13.doc
Application deadline: 06-03-2013
Description:

In memory of his work as a Ketchikan businessman and leader, and supporter through jobs for students pursuing higher education, a scholarship is awarded each year to a University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campus vocational student in the name of Paul Wingren.

Requirements:

To be awarded this scholarship, the recipient must:

1)   Attend University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan campus either full or part-time (at least six credit hours) and be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA).

2)   Be admitted to a vocational certificate or degree program OR enrolled in course work leading toward industry certifications or university certificate of completion.  (Vocational programs include but are not limited to:  accounting, business, marine transportation, office skills, certified nurse assistant, and welding.)

3)   Preference is given to students who are currently employed at least part-time. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students working their way through college.

4)   Include within your essay information about your work history, and if financial aid is sought for course work not leading to a university degree or certificate program, indicate the proposed course of study and show requirements for the industry certification sought. 

5)    Demonstrate financial need, motivation, academic and leadership potential, and evidence of solid work habits, all important factors in the awarding of this scholarship.