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Jagannathan Scholarships
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Scholarship
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| Description |
Established by industrialist N.S. Jagannathan, the scholarships were first awarded for the 1996-97 academic year. The Jagannathan Scholarship program is administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
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| Eligibility |
Applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements- Be a graduating senior planning to enroll as college freshmen in a full-time degree program at one of the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina
- Be a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes
- Have demonstrated academic achievement (as indicated by class rank, cumulative GPA, and SAT scores), leadership, and financial need
Special consideration is given to students whose parents are employees of TIEPET, Universal Fibers and related companies.
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| Value |
The maximum award for 2009-10 is $3,500. Award cannot exceed demonstrated financial need. Scholarship may be renewed for three years or six semesters if enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program, or four years or eight semesters if enrolled in a five-year undergraduate program. Recipient must have continued financial need, maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and must maintain good citizenship at an eligible institution.
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| Application Procedure |
Applicant must obtain an application from and be nominated by one of the following: TIEPET, Universal Fibers, and related companies; the financial aid office of one of the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina; or by his/her high school counselor. Applicant must take the College Board SAT and file the College Scholarship Service’s PROFILE.
Check with your high school counselor by November 2009 for an application and to determine deadlines. Students who do not have documented financial need will not be considered for the scholarship. Students will be notified in May of their candidacy status.
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| Related Links |
CSS Financial Aid PROFILE
Jagannathan Application
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