The Travelers EDGE scholarship award is made possible through the generosity of The Travelers Companies and is aimed at preparing students for careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Travelers has a wide variety of career options (see majors listed below). Approximately five (5) awards of $6,000 each will be distributed. Awards are generally split evenly between fall and spring semesters. In addition to the financial assistance for tuition, Travelers EDGE Scholars receive individualized support from Pathways Program staff, a mentor from Travelers, and many opportunities to grow professionally.
Application Procedure
Please complete all sections of this application. When completed, print all pages then sign pages four and five. All materials must be received by NOON on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and mailed or delivered (no faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted) to:
Emily Sladky Pathways Program Founders Hall 117
Metropolitan State University 700 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106-5000
Questions: Call the Career Development Center at 651.793.1528 or email [email protected]
NOTE: If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted for a specific date and time to interview with the Travelers EDGE Scholarship selection committee. Interviews are generally conducted in July.
Scholarship Recipients’ Responsibilities – Requirements to Keep Scholarship
There are many benefits to being a Travelers EDGE Scholar. It is important that the scholars at Metropolitan State University take full advantage of the services and opportunities available to them.As a Travelers EDGE Scholarship recipient you will be required to:
1. Attend the EDGE Scholar orientation session at the beginning of fall semester
2. Meet for individual check-ins with the Pathways Program Career Specialist a minimum of three times each semester (before scholarship disbursement, at midterm, and before finals)
3. Complete career development assignments – scholars will be provided a syllabus
4. Participate in Travelers EDGE sponsored programs/events including the Travelers EDGE Mentorship Program
5. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration for a Travelers EDGE Scholarship award, applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry and have a declared major* in one of the following academic areas:
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting Information Assurance
Applied Mathematics Industrial Management
Business Administration International Business
Computer Application Development International Commerce
Computer Forensics Management
Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems
Computer Science Marketing
Economics Organizational Administration
Finance Professional Communication
Human Resource Management Technical Communication & Professional Writing
Individualized Studies (with a focus in Business, Communications, Management, Math, Finance, or HR)
*Declared major will be verified from your student record. Please be sure this information is up-to-date. Pre-business majors will also be considered.
In addition, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Be officially admitted to Metropolitan State University 2. Be an undergraduate student in good academic standing
3. Be registered for a minimum of 6 credits (undergraduate) for the semester(s) in which the funds are applied
4. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.**
5. Submit a completed “Student Certification and Consent” form (page 5 of this application) 6. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
7. Complete financial aid application packet and submit to Financial Aid Office before scholarship application deadline date
Student ID: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Standing: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: _____________________________________________________________________ Academic Major: _______________________________________________________________________________ Academic Minor: _______________________________________________________________________________ Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA on a 4.0 scale): _________________________________________________ Adjusted Gross Income (Household) from Calendar Year 2014: __________________________________________ Expected Income for Calendar Year 2015: ___________________________________________________________
Section B
Please attach a typed and double-spaced two page essay to this application form addressing the following (hand written responses will not be accepted):
Describe your career goals and explain how the Travelers
EDGE scholarship program will help you to reach your goals.
Metropolitan State's Writing Center tutors will be happy to consult with you on your scholarship
essay. You may schedule an appointment going to
https://metrostate.mywconline.net
. The first time
you visit the Center’s online scheduling system, you’ll need to register (simply click on the “register here”
link). Once you’ve registered, you can schedule, modify, and cancel your appointments. All appointments
(face-to-face, telephone, and eTutorials) are scheduled through the online system. Be sure the
Section C
Please list work/life experiences or other information which you feel would be valuable for the selection committee to review relative to your application. You may attach a resume to provide this information.
Resume attached: Yes No
Section D
Name of High School attended: ____________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________State: ____________________________________ GED I received my high school education outside of the United States
Section E
Preference will be given to applicants who identify with any of the following. Check all that apply. I am a/an: Augsburg Travelers EDGE Scholarship
Recipient
AVID Alum with Saint Paul Public Schools Century College Travelers EDGE
Scholarship Recipient
College Possible Alum (formerly Admission Possible)
Gopher Business Institute Participant
Inver Hills Community College Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient
Page Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient Pathways Program Participant
Metropolitan State Travelers EDGE Scholarship Recipient. Note year(s) scholarship award was received: ____________________________ Wallin Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Section F
How did you hear about the Travelers EDGE Scholarship opportunity?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ I certify that the information on this application is true and complete. Any falsification or misrepresentation of materials will result in disqualification.
Student Certification and Consent
Please read, sign, and date the following:
I,
, hereby authorize Metropolitan State
University to release my educational records (GPA, year in school, major, minor), information obtained
by the Financial Aid Office for use in calculating financial need (FAFSA and effective family contribution
calculations), and demographic information (name, address, contact information) to the Metropolitan
State University Foundation (MSUF), 700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 or its designee.
With the exception of scholarship criteria requirements as specified on each scholarship application, this
information will not be used in the determination of scholarship awards, but may be requested by
scholarship donors.
If I am a recipient of an MSUF scholarship, MSUF has the right to provide information contained within
my application to donors. Award information may be used for marketing and promoting of the MSUF
scholarship program.
I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further agree that if I am selected to receive a MSUF scholarship, the proceeds of the
MSUF scholarship will be solely utilized first for the payment of tuition and fees, and any remaining
funds for other related educational expenses. I understand that if I utilize the scholarship proceeds for
other than the purpose stated herein, or if the information I have submitted on this application is found
to be untrue or inaccurate, I will be subject to forfeiture of the proceeds awarded to-date and agree to
return the full amount of proceeds received to-date to MSUF.
I understand that I am not legally obligated to provide this information and that I may revoke this
consent at any time. I am giving this consent freely and voluntarily and I understand the consequences
of my giving this consent.
__________________________________________ ____________________ ______________
