Summary
This document outlines the standardized process for reviewing, evaluating, and awarding the Burroughs Wellcome/ESOP HBCU Scholarship, including eligibility identification, assessment criteria, financial need evaluation, and award determination. It is intended to ensure a fair, consistent, and transparent scholarship selection process.
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Unit Procedure
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Eshelman School of Pharmacy: HBCU Scholarship Process
Introduction
Purpose
This document outlines the standardized process for reviewing, evaluating, and awarding the Burroughs Wellcome/ESOP HBCU Scholarship, including eligibility identification, assessment criteria, financial need evaluation, and award determination. It is intended to ensure a fair, consistent, and transparent scholarship selection process.
Scope
These work instructions apply to staff involved in administering, reviewing, scoring, and approving the Burroughs Wellcome/ESOP HBCU Scholarship, including the MPS team, Program Director, and Financial Aid Office.
HBCU Scholarship Process
1. Post-Application Review
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After the application window closes, eligible students for the Burroughs Wellcome/ESOP HBCU Scholarship will be identified based on the educational history section of their application.
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Qualified applicants will be compiled into an Excel spreadsheet for evaluation.
2. Scholarship Evaluation Criteria
Applicants will be assessed using a standardized scholarship rubric based on the following criteria:
- North Carolina Residency
- Financial Need
- Program Fit, including:
- Relevance of science degree
- GPA
- Research/industry experience
Note: A detailed scoring system is used to ensure consistency and fairness in evaluation.
3. Student Requirements
To be considered for the HBCU scholarship:
- Students are asked to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Note: When communicating to students that when applying for FASFA, the application is for the CURRENT academic school year.
- Indicate whether they plan to enroll full-time or part-time
- Participate in an interview process, if necessary
4. Financial Needs Assessment
- A needs assessment will be requested from the Financial Aid Office for all qualifying students. Note: The Financial Aid Office needs two week’s advance notice to provide this report.
- This assessment provides the MPS team with insight into each student’s financial situation and helps determine the level of tuition needed based on a scale from 0-3. Note: Students that do not complete the FAFSA will receive a score of 0 for financial need.
5. Scoring and Review Process
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All eligible students will be entered into the MPS HBCU Scholarship Rubric to determine their score.
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At a minimum, the scores will be reviewed by the Program Director, but others may also be included in the review process.
6. Award Determination
- Based on the rubric score and the available funding for the semester, students will be awarded either:
- A full scholarship, or
- A partial scholarship
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Name: Patricia Termini
Telephone: 919-962-5339
Email: pdterm@unc.edu