How to Apply for the Sonja Hoel Perkins Scholarship
The Sonja Hoel Perkins Scholarship is awarded to one deserving African American student from the Charlottesville, Virginia area who is a full-time student at the University of Virginia. The scholarship covers a full four years of tuition, housing, books and fees and falls under the umbrella of the Holland-Blackburn Scholars program at the University of Virginia. All students who meet the basic eligibility requirements are automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply to the University of Virginia. Selection of the scholarship recipient, however, is based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability and financial need.
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Prepare and submit your University of Virginia application. You should apply online, through the http://www.commonapp.org website. Be sure to complete the Application for Virginia In-State Privileges supplement on your application. You must be a resident of Charlottesville or live within a 40-mile radius to qualify for the Sonja Hoel Perkins Scholarship. By completing your In-State Privileges document, you are confirming that you meet this residency requirement. Submit your application by Jan. 1 of the year in which you plan to start attending the University of Virginia.
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Have your guidance counselor outline your achievements in her recommendation letter. Your high school will send your transcripts, school report and recommendations directly to the University of Virginia. You should let your counselor know that you plan to apply for the Sonja Hoel Perkins scholarship. Demonstrated leadership is one of the application criteria, so your counselor should include any relevant examples of your leadership in her school report and recommendation. Your counselor should send these documents to the University of Virginia no later than Jan. 10 of the year in which you plan to start attending.
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Apply for financial aid. One of the criteria for awarding the Sonja Hoel Perkins Scholarship is financial need. You can demonstrate this need through your financial aid application. Applying for financial aid involves completing a CSS Financial Aid profile and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You can complete both of these online. You should complete these applications before March 1 of the year in which you plan to start attending the University of Virginia.
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