| NINA
MASON PULLIAM LEGACY SCHOLARS |
| The
Nina Scholars program is dedicated to providing educational opportunities
for individuals who would not normally receive traditional academic
scholarships, and whose personal commitments and financial circumstances
would preclude their attendance without substantial, long-term scholarship
support.
The Trust is
interested in providing scholarships to Arizona and Indiana residents
who face barriers to obtaining higher education. The partnering
schools provide special outreach and support to each of the Nina
Scholars, strengthening the opportunities for success.
In 2001, the
Trust established the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program
to open doors of opportunity for 40 men and women seeking college
degrees. The individuals selected by the four participating universities
and community colleges to be the first Nina Scholars all aspire
to overcome financial, social and physical challenges.
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| SCHOLARSHIP
LOCATIONS |
Arizona
- Arizona State
University
- Maricopa
Community Colleges
Indiana
- Indiana University
Purdue University Indianapolis
- Ivy Tech
Community College, Indianapolis Campus
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| THERE
ARE 3 TARGETED POPULATIONS: |
- Adults, ages
25 or older, with dependents in their family unit
- College-age
youths and adults with physical disabilities
- Young adults,
18-25 years old, who have been raised in the child welfare system
and are responsible for their own financial support
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| NINA
SCHOLARS APPLICANTS MUST: |
- Qualify within
one of the three targeted populations listed
- Meet residency
requirements
- Demonstrate
financial need
- Meet individual
school admissions requirements
*Applicants
receiving first priority will be those with a household income of
80 percent or less of the median income for their geographic area.
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| THE
NINA SCHOLARS PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO 6 YEARS OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING: |
- Arizona and
Indiana resident tuition and fees
- Books and
supplies
- Annual living
allowance of $2,750
- Coordinated
services and support through the school(s)
- Group or
"cohort" support
- Tutorial
assistance
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