WEST CHESTER OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connell, owners of West Chester Off-Campus Housing (see attached property listings) are offering four (4) $1000.00 tuition-based scholarships to West Chester University students. Applications are due by October 31. The scholarship will be awarded in December of each year.

All Applicants must meet the following general criteria:

  1. Reside in West Chester Off-Campus Housing (Specifically, an O’Connell property.)
  2. Current West Chester University student in good standing with WCU and West Chester Off Campus Housing.
  3. At least one academic year of coursework remaining after the end of the fall semester in which the Scholarship was awarded.
  4. Minimum of 15 completed credits at West Chester University with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  5. Active participant in community service.
  6. Complete application submitted by October 31

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of two staff from the Division of Student Affairs and one full-time ineligible student. The final selection will be made by the Director of Major Gifts and Scholarships. Mr. and Mrs. O’Connell will be apprised of the outcome and will present the students with their scholarship checks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christina Brenner at cbrenner@wcupa.edu.

First Name    Last Name   
Student ID    Email   
Local Address   
City    State        Zip   
Phone Number  
# of Credits Completed      Academic Major  
Cumulative GPA      Anticipated Graduation Date     

1. How will you benefit from this tuition scholarship?

2. Please share your detailed experience with community service, including the description of involvement, estimated time commitments?

3. Besides any activities in #3, what ways are you involved on campus? Include information about employment as well.

4. Please list the names, phone numbers, email, and relationship of 2 non-related references who can attest to your scope of campus and community involvement.
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