McNeese State University Honors College
Scholarship Application for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Please note: We will begin reviewing applications by the beginning of December. Early
submission is suggested.
Please fill out the following information:
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name area code/home phone email address
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mailing address city state zip code
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cell phone (optional) parish/county name of parent(s) or guardian(s)
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intended major name of high school year of high school graduation
The following should be filled out by your guidance counselor:
The student’s class rank is _____ out of a class of _____.
The student’s GPA is a _____ on a 4.0 scale or a _____ on a _____ scale.
Composite ACT score: ____ English: ____ Math: ____ Reading: ____ Science: ____
or
Composite SAT score: ______ Reading: _____ Math: _____ Writing: _____
(The Honors College normally requires a 3.5 GPA and a 27 on the ACT or a 1210 on the
Reading and Math portions of the SAT.)
Would you choose this student for the Honors College? ____ definitely ____ probably
_____ probably not
Comments:
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signature of guidance counselor phone number
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signature
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Activities, employment, or service projects you participated in while in high school: (Feel
free to use separate sheet.)
Further materials needed for application: (These materials should be sent directly to
the Honors College.)
1. A copy of your current transcripts.
2. A written essay of about three typewritten pages (double-spaced) on one of the
following topics:
a. Discuss your major motivation in life. What are you passionate about?
b. If you were asking applicants to write a question like this one, what question
would it be and why would you choose it?
c. What is your favorite academic subject and why do you like it? You may want
to include personal experiences of courses and teachers you have had.
3. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from your teachers,
guidance counselor, or principal. Please ask the person writing the letter to seal it in an
envelope and give it to you.
Please send completed packet to:
Honors College Admissions Committee
McNeese State University
Box 93430
Lake Charles, LA 70609.
HONORS COLLEGE Dr. Scott Goins, Director sgoins@mcneese.edu
1-800-622-3352; ext. 5456 Ph.: (337) 475-5456 www.mcneese.edu
Fax: (337) 475-5327