Apply to UCC – Only admitted students are eligible for UCC Foundation Scholarships.
New students need to apply to UCC first. The UCC application will take about a half-hour to complete. The admissions process can take up to 7 -10 business days.
Prepare to answer scholarship questions. Most questions require about 150 word answers. Gather some friends that can help proof your writing.
Describe your major and your long-term professional goals. What stimulated your interest in your chosen major and what attributes do you possess that you feel would enhance your career?
If you were a scholarship donor, what qualities would you want the recipient of the money to have? Do you believe you have those qualities?
Share something about yourself that is essential to who you are. You could describe a part of your identity, background, what you learned from a challenging experience, or something that makes you unique.
Choose two reliable people and gather their contact information to list as references. Be sure to remind them to complete their recommendations for you well before the scholarship deadline.