University of the West offers Lotus Scholarships

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Lotus Scholarship is awarded to students who achieve high academic standards and demonstrate a financial need in order to attend University of the West (UWest). The Scholarship was established in 2012 and has so far been awarded to more than 170 students. UWest is home of the Lotus Scholarship – are you the next Lotus Scholarship award recipient?

For the 2017-2018 academic year, UWest has set aside funds to continue providing the Lotus Scholarships for new students entering the university, as well as for students seeking to renew their scholarships. New applicants must meet the scholarship eligibility requirements and matriculate into UWest in the 2017-2018 academic year (see last page for students beginning Spring 2017).  Returning applicants must meet the Lotus Scholarship criteria in order to qualify for a renewal.

• Lotus Gold Scholarship – up to $10,000
• Lotus Silver Scholarship – up to $5,000

UWest anticipates awarding a large number of Lotus Scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year.  The Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.

Term of Scholarship:

The Scholarship is initially awarded for one academic year beginning in Fall semester.  Renewal of the Scholarship is possible, but not guaranteed, depending on the student’s performance and funding availability.

• The maximum term of the Scholarship support is four years (or eight semesters) for four-year undergraduate students, and two to three years (or four to six semesters) for undergraduate transfer students and students entering UWest’s master’s degree programs.

Scholarship Disbursement:

Disbursement of the Scholarship award is made in two installments, the first in Fall semester and the second in Spring semester.  The funds will be applied directly to the student’s account.  The Bursar’s Office will issue a stipend check if a student has a credit balance in his or her student account after the add/drop date of each semester.

Elegibility

• Minimum GPA:

Application and Required Documents:

The Lotus Scholarship Application must include the following documents:

1. Completed and signed UWest Financial Aid Application Form;
2. Completed and signed UWest International Student Supplemental Application for Financial Aid (International applicants only);
3. A copy of Official Transcript (in English) of the highest education attained;
4. A copy of official TOEFL or IELTS score report (first-time international applicants only);
5. Domestic students must submit a completed 2017-18 FAFSA or a copy of their most recent available tax return.