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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 must be active employees of Prospect Airport Services in good standing with a clean work record, must have been continuously employed by PAS for a period of one year prior to April 1st of the year of application, and must be employed at the time of announcement of winners.
*Applicants may be full time or part time employees.
*Applicants may be high school seniors, high school graduates or students currently enrolled in college or graduate school.
*Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale where available.
*Applicants must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, technical school, trade school, or graduate school. -
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 SAT/ACT SCORES for applicants who are high school seniors, if taken.
• 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.• Due to FAFSA reporting delays, we have modified the scholarship requirements for your application.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, please:
Submit a SIGNED copy of parents` FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 (pages one and two only) for the latest year these forms were actually filed. In case of divorced parents, only the custodial parent`s (and current spouse's if remarried) financial information will be required. If you have already submitted your FAFSA submission summary, please submit your FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 in order to be considered
- What is the value of the scholarship award?
The number of recipients and the amount of the scholarships will be decided by the donor on an annual basis. Award amounts will be between $500 and $4,000. The award will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and should not exceed these costs. Students must be active employees of Prospect at the time of the award notification to receive the award. Scholarship awards must be used in the year they are awarded.
- What college may I attend?
Recipients may attend an accredited, public or private, two-year or four-year, college, university, technical college, trade school, or graduate school.
Full time and part time enrollment is acceptable.
The recipient's school of choice must be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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?
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.
- 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 are non-renewable; however, current recipients may re-apply and be considered in the competition with new applicants. CSA will notify current recipients to determine if they wish to reapply for a scholarship. The maximum number of years a recipient may receive an award is (4) four years. Scholarships may only be used for undergraduate study only.
- What is the value of the scholarship award?