System Offices Staff Scholarship Program

Mission

The System Offices Staff Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to System Office budgeted employees pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

History

The Staff Scholarship Program was created by the System Offices Staff Council in 2000 with a gift from Chancellor Howard Graves.  The fund is supported by private gifts and various fundraising activities hosted by Staff Council.

Eligibility

The scholarships are limited to budgeted System Office employees enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, regardless of percent effort or length of employment with the System Offices. The number of awards and level of funding will be based on the resources available, as determined by the Staff Council Scholarship Committee.

Application Process

Applications for the System Offices Staff Scholarship Program must be submitted to the Staff Council Scholarship Committee according to the following guidelines:

• Applications will open the 1^st Monday in October for Fall semester and the 1^st Monday in March for Spring semester.
• The application must include documentation indicating the employee is enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education and paid for the courses in full (paid fee slip).
• Applications must be reviewed and approved by the applicant’s department head.
• All applications must be submitted no later than close of business on the 4^th Monday of the specified month.

Submit completed application to the Staff Council Scholarship Committee.

Other Resources

Tuition Assistance Program (Download PDF Application)
Barry B. Thompson Scholarship (Download PDF Application)