Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars Program Application

Application for Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars Program

Eligibility Requirements: Students who are selected for the LPW Scholars Program must

  • Be a female from one of the following counties:  Baldwin, Bibb, Houston, Jones, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Washington, Hancock, Putnam, Monroe, or Jasper
  • Christian
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and be Pell Grant eligible or have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) less than $10,000 as calculated by the Department of Education. The FAFSA for your freshman year must be completed prior to completing this application for the Scholars Program.
  • Live in the LPW Scholars Community, GCSU provided housing for the duration of their undergraduate degree
  • Must attach resume to this application, a written essay that discusses desire to be a leader in nursing who is committed to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, service to the community and civic participation, and a written essay that describes in less than 500 words your need for financial assistance compared with other GCSU Students

Please make sure you have this ready before clicking next.

Qualifying Questions

Gender: Female*
Religious Affiliation: Christian*
What is your grade level?*

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Applicant Information

Please enter your name
Please enter your email address
Please enter your GCID
Please enter your phone number
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
Date of Birth*

Essay

The following essays & resume are required. 

Please ensure that you answer it to the best of your ability in order to be considered as a candidate for this scholarship.

  • Please discuss your commitment to evidence based practice, lifelong learning, service to the community, and civic participation as a future nursing leader. - Essay (required) 
    • You will be asked to attach a copy of this essay after you click Continue for Signature - (max 600 words)

  • The Lettie Pate Whitehead foundation requires that recipients have financial need. Please describe in less than 500 words your need for financial assistance compared with other GCSU students - Essay (required) 
    • You will be asked to attach a copy of this essay after you click Continue for Signature - (max 500 words)

  • Resume (required)
    • You will be asked to attach a your a copy of your resume after you click Continue for Signature
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