Freshman Presidential Scholarship Application 2024

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Cell / Primary Phone

GSU ID

High School

Applicant Requirements:

-Applicants must be admitted by November 15, 2023.
-Must have a 3.75 unweighted High School GPA on a 4.0 scale.
-Complete and submit the requirements listed below by December 2, 2023
-Complete the FAFSA no later than December 31, 2023
-Submit a document not to exceed one page in length that includes activity outside of required coursework within the last 4-5 years.

Expectations of Presidential Scholarship Winners as GSU Students:

-Maintain at least a 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA (evaluated after each semester)
-Maintain good academic and behavior standing with GSU
-Participate in the GSU Honors College freshman-senior years. Earn at least two HP points toward graduating with honors and complete appropriate HP experiences each academic year.

Recommendation Letters:

-Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers or school officials by December 2, 2023.
-Letters sent to honors@govst.edu.
-Letters must be on school letterhead and sent from the official school email address.

Inquiries:

-Students or parents with questions may contact Craig Berry in the Office of Admissions at 708-534-4492..

Respond to the following two questions:

1. Define the word leadership using a maximum of 20 words.

2. Please upload (maximum 500 words) an essay that helps us better understand your
leadership potential.

Hints for a good essay: Choose a situation which shows your potential not only to have good ideas but
translate them into change. Be as specific as you can be. Here are some questions to consider to help you
answer this prompt. What was your leadership role? What were the dates? What was the situation like before
you showed leadership? What ideas did you suggest? What was implemented? How did things improve?