Cogdell Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, individuals must:

• Received services at the Cogdell Learning Center beforehand
• Need financial assistance to begin or continue their education
• Complete the scholarship application and provide all information requested
• Complete FASFA/TASFA application
• Attending, or plan to attend, Midland College
• Enrolled in at least 6 hours or more of college coursework (developmental and/or credit-bearing

Preferences

• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• If currently attending Midland College, student must meet requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Not have more than 93 hours attempted at Midland College
• Not be on federal financial aid suspension from Midland College, unless approved by the Scholarship Coordinator beforehand

Scholarship Selection Committee considers each applicant’s

• Educational and personal history/education and career goals/likelihood to persist and succeed in college
• Parents’ level of education
• Past/Current involvement with Cogdell Learning Center’s services/resources
• Steps taken to plan college attendance
• Demonstrated financial need

Collect Two Letters of Recommendation

Ask someone you know (not a relative) to write a letter of recommendation for this scholarship application. Midland College employees who work at the Cogdell Learning Center are eligible to write letters of recommendation, with the exception of the Outreach & Bill Pace Cogdell Scholarship Coordinator and Director of Community Services. Ideally, this person has known you as a student, employee, or volunteer and can identify the qualities and traits that make you a good candidate for this scholarship. Do not wait until the last minute to request this letter.