assistance as well as the overall student body to find appropriate nominations for the FICF awards. If a student is awarded an FICF scholarship and the amount exceeds the cumulative private scholarship dollar amount, expressed in guideline number two, then the student may not be considered eligible for any further assistance from the Hodges University Scholarship Committee. Criteria for Consideration • The appearance, presentation, and completeness of the scholarship application form will be considered in the awarding of scholarships. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications and reference letters become the property of Hodges University and will not be returned. • Any scholarship application found to contain false or misleading information will be eliminated from further consideration by the Scholarship Committee. • Essays, if required, will be judged on style and content as well as writing that is clear, articulate logically organized, and demonstrates an outstanding grasp of the philosophical and psychological issues involved in the assigned topics. • The Hodges University Scholarship Committee may interview applicants as part of the process in the event additional information is required for the scholarship decision process. • In awarding the scholarships, the Hodges University Scholarship Committee judges the applicants based upon (1) academic performance, (2) the candidate’s application essay, if required, (3) personal interviews, if required, (4) financial need, and (5) application completeness. • Scholarships provided by the FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND (FICF) are considered the same as other private scholarships of Hodges University. Students are nominated for the FICF awards by the Hodges University Scholarship Committee.
Award amounts established by the FICF may vary. Named Scholarships The named scholarships of Hodges University are available through the generous donations of donors, foundations, and gifts of those listed below or gifts of others in their honor who wish to assist students to reach their academic goals by offering financial assistance. These scholarships are awarded through the regular scholarship procedures of the University. For more information regarding named scholarships, visit hodges.edu/scholarships . Hawks Fund Scholarship This scholarship is funded by donations from private donors, institutional fund raising and other sources. The Hawks Fund Scholarship is supported by general donors and our generous donors giving to the University on a regular basis who include, but are not limited to, Thelma Hodges, Collier County Education Facility Authority, John R. Wood, Raymond & Margaret Scholarship Committee grants Presidential Scholarships in the form of tuition aid scholarships as awards for recognition of participation in special institutional training seminars, rewards to outstanding civic organizations or others, by prior agreement with the University, or for other reasons as determined beneficial to the University and its students by the Office of the President. These scholarships are not open for application by Hodges University students. Outside Scholarships Pettit, and Lavern Norris Gaynor. Presidential Scholarships The Hodges University Hodges University students are encouraged to research opportunities for scholarship outside the institution. Some outside scholarship opportunities are recommended on the University website and student portal. For more information email finaid@hodges.edu .
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