- Who is eligible for the scholarship?
• Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a regular full-time associate of The Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc. (PIM) who has been employed for at least (12) twelve months with PIM.
• Applicants must be a current high school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student.
• Applicants must be planning to enroll as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational program.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.
• Applicants financial need will be a criteria for the scholarship award.
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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.
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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 a PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY. Submit a one-page signed personal statement explaining why the scholarship is important to the applicant. Include college and career plans, if known.
Include applicant name and name of scholarship on the page.• Submit a LIST OF YOUR ACADEMIC HONORS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ETC.
• Submit a copy of your SAR Report. (This is the report you receive after your FAFSA application has been processed)
- What is the value of the scholarship award?
The Selection Committee will objectively select up to (2) two recipients for the $5,000 award, and (2) two recipients for the $2,500 award. From those selected up to (2) two recipients will be selected from parents or grandparents employed by Promotion In Motion, Allendale, New Jersey and field based associates and up to (2) two recipients will be selected from parents or grandparents employed by PIM Brands, LLC, Somerset, New Jersey. The awards will be applied to the cost of tuition, lab fees, books and supplies. Scholarship awards must be used in the year they are awarded. Recipients are required to access the Payment Form from www.scholarshipprograms.org home page. Unused funds must be returned or credited to the next scholarship year to the Promotion in Motion, Inc.
- What college may I attend?
The recipients may attend, full or part-time, any accredited college, university, or technical school or vocational school, provided the institution meets the stipulations in the following paragraph.
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. -
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.
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What is the selection process?
The Scholarship Selection Committee considers academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular activities, civic/charitable endeavors, student essay, and financial need.
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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?
This scholarship is for one year only and is non-renewable.