1. 2017-18 Teammates Central Office scholarshipS
DeMoine Adams
Program Director
Teammates Central Office scholarshipS

2. TM Central Office Scholarships
About our Scholarships
45 Scholarships
15 Donor Scholarships
30 Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
ONE application
Online link
OPEN: October 2nd
DEADLINE: January 15th (10:59 PM CST)

3. TM Central Office Scholarships
About our Scholarships
45 Scholarships
32 are COMPETITIVE
Based on the highest score (Rubric scale)
Academic: 10 points
Essay questions: 70 points
Reference: 20 points
13 are UNLIMITED and NONCOMPETITIVE
Guaranteed to receive the scholarship as long as the applicant:
Submits a COMPLETED application and scores at least 70 points on the application.
Accepted by the post-secondary school

4. TM Central Office Scholarships
Donor Scholarships
One-time scholarship
Paid directly to the school by the TM Central Office
Covers the first 2-3 semesters/quarters
*Can be used toward ANY type of post-secondary education
4-year
2-year
Career school, trade school, cosmetology
In-state or OUT OF STATE

5. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(4-year)
Renewable scholarship
Maintain a certain GPA
Take at least 12 credit hours per semester/quarter
Continue as a TeamMates+ Mentee
Paid directly by the school at the beginning of each semester
Covers at least 4 years of post-secondary education
Applied toward tuition only
*Cannot be combined with any additional scholarships from that school

6. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(4-year)
Nebraska
13 post-secondary schools
Iowa
2 post-secondary schools
Kansas
1 post-secondary school
South Dakota
Missouri

7. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(4-year)
UNLIMITED and NONCOMPETITIVE
Hastings College (Hastings, NE)
Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
Concordia University (Seward, NE)
Doane University (Crete, NE)
York College (York, NE)
College of Saint Mary (Omaha, NE)
Grace University (Omaha, NE)
Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE)
Midland University (Fremont, NE)
Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS)
Briar Cliff University (Sioux City, IA)
Mount Marty College (Yankton, SD)

8. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(4-year)
UNLIMITED and NONCOMPETITIVE
Minimum of _______________ toward institutional aid
Based on EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
Based on SAR (Student Aid Report)

9. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(2-year)
Renewable scholarships
Metro Community College
Northeast Community College
Western Nebraska Community College
Iowa Western Community College
Hawkeye Community College
Des Moines Area Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Paid directly by the school at the beginning of the semester/quarter
Covers at least the first two semester/quarters
Applied toward tuition only

10. TM Central Office Scholarships
Post-Secondary Partnership Scholarships
(2-year)
Nebraska 6
Iowa 4

11. 2017-18 TeamMates Central Office Scholarship Application
Application process

12. About our Scholarship Application Process
Online link
“For Mentees” section
“Scholarships” tab
Application will OPEN October 2nd
DEADLINE: January 15th 2018 (10:59 PM CST)

13. About our Scholarship Application Process
Create a student account
Username and password
address, first initial and last name with #’s, etc.
Avoid using your social security number
Keeps track of your completion progress
Will periodically send out reminders to complete application
Including recommendation requests

14. About our Scholarship Application Process
Six parts
Personal Information
Eligibility
Academic Information
Financial Information
Essay Questions
References

15. About our Scholarship Application Process
Personal Information
Full Name
Date of Birth
Home Address
Phone Number
Home number, Personal cell, parent/guardian work & cell number
High School & TeamMates chapter
address
*Personal address preferred

16. About our Scholarship Application Process
Eligibility
Logic questions
# of years in TeamMates
Population of hometown
City & State
GPA (cumulative)
Highest ACT score
Post-secondary school(s) interested in attending
First generation student (neither parent/guardian graduated from a four year college/university)

17. About our Scholarship Application Process
Academic Information
GPA (cumulative), ACT, Class Rank
Must upload academic transcript for verification to receive credit.
Total of 10 points

18. About our Scholarship Application Process
Financial Information
Family background (education)
Ex: First-generation student
EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
TM Senior packet
“Scholarships & Financial Aid” section
EducationQuest website

19. About our Scholarship Application Process
Essay Questions
Four areas
School Activities & Community Service Involvement (15 points)
Determination, goals achieved, perseverance, and obstacles faced (15 points)
Goals and career aspirations (20 points)
TeamMates Impact (20 points)
ONE option of answering essay questions
Must fill in the blank
Total of 70 points

20. About our Scholarship Application Process
References
Two Recommendations
TM Mentor or Coordinator (if Mentor is unavailable)
Teacher, school administrator, community leader, employer/supervisor, etc.
ONE option of providing a recommendation
Must fill in the blank
Total of 20 points

21. About our Scholarship Application Process
References
Requesting recommendations
Full Name, Relationship, Personal address
The reference will receive an from the application with an embedded link to go to in order to submit a recommendation
Applicant will receive an from the application when each reference has been submitted
Applicant will also receive s if their reference has not submitted a recommendation
DEADLINE – January 15th 2018 (10:59 PM CST)

22. About our Scholarship Application Process
Award Notification
Via beginning the week of February 1st.
Must accept the scholarship via online link.
Deadline to accept the scholarship offered – Thursday, March 1st 2018.

23. Concluding Friendly Reminders
Application Process
Concluding Friendly Reminders
Application will OPEN on October 2nd.
DEADLINE of January 15th 2018 (including recommendations)
To apply:
Visit
‘For Mentees’ section
‘Scholarships’ tab
Visit
Funding available for ANY type of post-secondary education (4-year, 2-year, career school ,trade school, etc.)