Robert and Ellen Thompson Working Families Scholarship (Freshman Applicants)

To qualify initially, students must meet/complete the following:

  • newly-enrolled freshmen attending full-time
  • a minimum high school GPA of 3.4
  • demonstrate financial need via a FAFSA Student Aid Index between -$1,500 and $16,000
  • demonstrate a past history of extracurricular activity and community service
  • must not be a dependent of an SVSU employee eligible for tuition discount

A minimum ACT score of 24 or minimum SAT score of 1120 may be a factor in selection but is not required for eligibility

This scholarship will be renewed for up to 7 additional semesters (8 total) provided the student meets all criteria for renewal.

  • complete a minimum of twenty hours of community service per academic year
  • complete (or demonstrate a plan to complete) 30 applicable credits per academic year as defined by the official degree audit
  • maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 reviewed at the end of each semester
  • continue to annually complete the FAFSA or its equivalent
  • not revoke the FERPA waiver they authorized when they initially applied for the scholarship

Donor
Robert and Ellen Thompson
Award
$5,500
Deadline
04/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a dependent of an SVSU employee?
  2. Is at least one of your parent(s) or guardian(s) currently employed?
  3. Please describe in one paragraph how your parent(s)' work ethic has inspired you to achieve more.
  4. Please provide the name and email address of a reference that we can contact regarding your application (no letter or attachments are requested at this time).