Karl Fowler is very close to the heart of the Universal Unilink Family. He is the unofficial goodwill ambassador for Universal Unilink and son of founders, Allan and Gayle Fowler. Karl's autism gives him a unique perspective on the daily happenings at the company offices. His cheerful greetings to employees and visitors alike are an unfailing reminder that this company's strength would always be the relationships forged by friends and family.

Anyone that has met Karl knows that he has a thirst for knowledge and a delight in learning. Even at a very young age, he demonstrated an amazing memory and interest in the family business. He never forgets a name and is always reading to add to his increasing store of information on all topics ranging from pop culture to history.

The Karl Fowler Scholarship was established to honor that appreciation for education and foster a culture of learning in our extended Universal Unilink family.

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: .

• Applicant must be a Universal Unilink Purchasing Association member or member employee, or their children or grandchildren.
• Applicant must be a high school senior or older adult with GED or HS diploma.
• Applicant must plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at a non-profit accredited two-or four-year, public or private college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Vocational training programs resulting in certification offered by non-profit institutions are also eligible.
• Applicant must not be a previous recipient.

Additional Desired Qualifications
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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. .

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 Proof of high school graduation or GED.

• Submit an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT)with grades, cumulative GPA scores posted through the latest Fall semester.(It must be OFFICIAL)

• Submit Completion of essay question- "Of everything in the world, what would you most like to be doing right now? Be honest and tell us why!".
Format: Double spaced, size 12 font, and no script or decorative font (Arial, Times New Roman are preferred). Essays should be titled, include your name at the top, or at the bottom with your signature. 400-500 words.

• Submit a SIGNED LETTER OF REFERENCE from sponsoring Universal Unilink Member.

• Submit a Up to three letters of recommendation, preferably one from a teacher or professor, one from a supervisor at a job and/or volunteer position, one from a community/church leader (at least one is required).

• Financial need will not be considered.

The amount of the scholarship awards may vary but will be no less than $1000.

Funds may only be used to pay tuition, fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.

You must be a part -time or full time student enrolled at an accredited, public or private, two-year or four-year, college or university or vocational-technical school located in the United States, in any field of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate. Vocational training programs resulting in certification offered by non-profit institutions are also eligible.

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 conducted. To the extent the institution is involved in the selection of the recipients (if at all), that involvement must comply with the Scholarship Program's policy of awarding scholarships on an objective and non-discriminatory basis as well as the Scholarship Program's Conflict of Interest Policy.

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

This scholarship is for one year only.