SHINE Systems is providing a scholarship to render financial assistance to qualified students. A qualifying student is defined as a dependent child of a SHINE Systems employee. A dependent child is defined as a child living at the employee`s primary residence for a minimum of one year. A SHINE Systems employee is defined as an active, full-time employee (at least 30 hours per week) who has been employed by SHINE Systems for a minimum of one year.

• What is the application process?

  Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
  
  1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
  2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
  3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
  4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
  If you need assistance,please email: .

• Who is eligible for the scholarship?

  -Applicant must be a high school senior or an undergraduate student.
  -Applicant must be a dependent child of an active, full-time employee at the time the award is announced. Should the employee's status change prior to the distribution of the award the applicant becomes disqualified.
  -Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as of Fall  .
  -Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university, technical, or vocational school.
  -Applicant must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.
  -Applicant must be enrolled full-time each semester to receive the scholarship.
  -Dependent children of Fortiline employees in Regional Management or above ranking positions ARE NOT eligible to apply.

• When is the deadline for submission of materials?

  The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is .
  Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 pm est. .
  The additional materials required must be mailed or emailed in ONE envelope/email to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687 or emailed to . The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. .
  
  Once an applicant has applied online and submitted the application they will receive an email immediately letting them know their application has been received and reminding them to submit by mail the remaining items required to complete the application. Failure to provide the additional materials within the designated time frame will result in an "incomplete" application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarships.

• What constitutes a complete application packet?

  You must submit the following additional materials:

  • Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
  Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.

  • Submit TWO SIGNED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from individuals not related to the applicant.

  • Submit a PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY. Submit a one-page signed personal statement in regards to the importance of your college education as it relates to your aspirations for your career after college.

  • Submit a LIST OF YOUR ACADEMIC HONORS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ETC.

• What is the value of the Scholarship Award?

  One award in the amount of $1,000 will be issued annually. Funds are to be applied to tuition, lab fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.

• What college may I attend?

  You must be a full time student enrolled at any accredited two or four-year college, university, technical, or vocational school.
  
  The institution must meet the following requirements: The institution must be an educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on. To the extent the institution is involved in the selection of the recipients (if at all), such involvement must comply with the Fund's policy of awarding scholarships on an objective and non-discriminatory basis as well as the Fund's Conflict of Interest Policy.

• What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?

  Scholarship awards MAY NOT be deferred except for unforeseen medical issues, and only for up to one year.

• How are winners selected?

  An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.

• How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?

  All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.

• Is this scholarship renewable?

  Scholarships may be renewed on an annual basis for up to three consecutive additional years (or until the bachelor's degree is obtained, whichever is earlier) provided the student maintains their undergraduate status and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.