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Datatel Scholars
Foundation Scholarships
Official site: www.datatel.com
 
The Datatel Scholars Foundation awards scholarships on a competitive basis
to undergraduate and graduate students. Both full-time and part-time (minimum
of 6 credit hours per semester) students can apply. Students are eligible
regardless of their nationality. Four different scholarships are available.
Students may apply for any and all for which they meet the eligibility
requirements. Students apply online at www.datatel.com
(go to Scholars Foundation). The deadline for completing and submitting
the application online is January. Paper applications are not accepted,
either by Datatel or by Willamette. All completed applications will be
reviewed by Dr. Monique Bourque, Director of Student Academic Grants and
Awards, who selects the semi-finalists.
Willamette can select
up to two semi-finalists for the Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship,
up to two semi-finalists for the Angelfire scholarship, one Nancy Goodhue
Lynch scholarship, and one Returning Student scholarship.
Important
Dates
| January
31 |
Last
day to submit a complete online application at www.datatel.com. |
| February
1-15 |
Applications
reviewed by Student Academic Grants and Awards office; semi-finalists
selected. Semi-finalists will be asked to provide transcripts. |
| May |
Scholarship
awards are announced. All Applicants and institutions are notified
of award status by mail; scholarship payments are made to the institution's
financial aid office. Winner's names are posted on Datatel's Web site. |
Who Are Datatel
Scholars?
Datatel Scholars come from every conceivable major and reflect the diversity
of society. And because the traditional student is no longer the only
kind of student, full-time and part-time students as well as those of
any age and financial situation are eligible.
Application
Tips:
- Letters of recommendation
can be from faculty or staff, and should include an academic and employer
reference, if possible. Make sure references are from individuals who
know you well and can provide specific examples of contributions you
have made to your employer and/or campus community. Datatel Scholars
are students who make a difference in the lives of others. The Review
Committee also looks favorably on those who have worked steadily to
help fund their education and may need a little extra help, although
specific financial need is not a criterion for selection.
- Excellent grades
are important. Virtually every Datatel Scholar is exactly that: a scholar.
Most winners have a 3.7 GPA or higher. These students show a commitment
to excellence in pursuing their studies. It should be noted, however,
that some of the winners are "second timers." Their first
attempt at pursuing higher education may not have been entirely successful,
but after working a while and returning to school later, they have excelled.
- The personal statement
is a reflection of you. Datatel Scholars have a clear direction in their
lives. They are pursuing their studies to achieve specific educational
and career goals. This is reflected in their studies, and supported
by outside interests, showing a clear commitment to learning. Motivation
is key, as backed up by facts. It is also very important that the personal
statement essay is well thought-out, creatively presented, organized,
neat, and well-written.
- When listing achievements,
provide details on employment, activities, and volunteer work. Tell
about what you did as well as where and when you did it. Why did you
pick particular activities or employment? What did you learn from the
experience? What did you contribute? How did you make a difference?
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