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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?
Applicants to the F&P America Mfg., Inc., Dependents Scholarship Program must be:
• Unmarried, dependent children*, age 25 and under, of full-time, F&P America Manufacturing Inc., (Troy, Ohio location) hourly associates (Levels 1-3.4) who have completed a minimum of one year of employment as of the application deadline date.
*Dependent children are defined as natural or legally adopted children or stepchildren living in the associate's household or primarily supported by the associate.
• High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll, or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four- year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
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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. . - 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.• Official TRANSCRIPT with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the   semester. (It must be OFFICIAL)
• Submit your completed APPLICANT APPRAISAL FORM. Download the Applicant Appraisal Form.
- What is the value of the scholarship award?
Up to five (5) scholarships of $1000 each will be granted for the academic year.
Funds will be applied to tuition, fees and books.
All awards will be made to the sons and daughters of hourly associates (Levels 1-3.4).
Awards are not renewable, however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. - What college may I attend?
Recipients may attend an accredited, public or private, two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. The recipient's school of choice must be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
All recipients must be full-time each semester and working toward an undergraduate degree.
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 Program's Conflict of Interest Policy. -
What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.
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How are winners selected?
An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.
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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.
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Is this scholarship renewable?
Awards are not renewable, however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.