Galveston College is an equal opportunity institution in education and employment. It is the policy of Galveston College to provide
equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Galveston College
Scholarship Application Instructions
Due Date – May 1, 2020
5 p.m.
in the Financial Aid Office
1. Galveston College Foundation scholarship applications will be matched with the individual
scholarship criteria. Students are required to submit only ONE application to be considered
for every scholarship.
2. Please read and carefully follow the instructions.
3. Fill out the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Complete all personal contact information and optional information to be considered for
all scholarships.
5. List your current GPA (grade point average) and attach a copy of your current high school
or college transcript.
6. List your major or program of study.
7. Attach two letters of reference. Suggested source: employers, teachers, other school
officials (high school or college), social worker, counselors, ministers, and civic leaders. Letters
of reference must be on professional letterhead.
8. Type the required short answer essay about your needs and/or goals related to how a
scholarship will help you advance your educational goals.
9. List any other related information, such as clubs you are or were a member of, community
volunteer service, awards or honors.
10. It is highly recommended that you complete a FAFSA application at www.fafsa.ed.gov
11. Turn in all of the required materials by the due date. Late applications will not be
considered.
For more information, contact Galveston College Foundation at
(409) 944-1306 or visit Galveston College at www.gc.edu.
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