JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY Diversity Scholarship Program

JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY
Diversity Scholarship Program
The Diversity Scholarship Program rewards those who have been traditionally underrepresented in
higher education and who have demonstrated a dedication to personal growth and leadership
through their commitments to family, community, education and/or work. Each scholarship will be
for $5,000.
Scholarship recipients are expected to serve as ambassadors for JFK University’s “living culture of
diversity” on campus and to the broader community. Scholars are required to attend one Diversity
Council meeting where scholarship recipients are recognized and oriented towards toward the goals
and values of the Council. All scholarship recipients also are asked to write a letter thanking
University donors for their support.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
(1) All underrepresented students are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to first generation
students to attend a post-secondary institution. Both undergraduate and graduate students
may apply.
(2) Students must have formal admittance to a JFKU degree program or must be currently
enrolled, in good standing in their department, (e.g. not be on academic probation or a
financial aid “warning”).
(3) Recipients are required to maintain a minimum enrollment of 4.5 units per quarter for
graduate students and 6 units per quarter for undergraduate students .
APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Complete application form (attached) and answer three (3) essay questions (see following
application checklist). A letter of recommendation is optional.
• Submit the above items by mail postmarked by August 1, 2014. They can also be
submitted electronically to: [email protected]. Include “Diversity scholarship application” in
the subject line.
• Applications will be reviewed by the Diversity Council and finalists selected will be
contacted for interviews. Enrollment status in JFK University will be confirmed prior to
awarding of scholarship.
• Awards determined by August 29, 2014.
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
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April 2014
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JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY
Diversity Scholarship Program
Application Checklist
 Completed Application
 Answers to Essay Questions. Please answer each essay question with typed, double-spaced text
12-point font. Each response should be no more than 300 words (maximum of TWO pages for
all three responses combined).
1. Diversity scholarships reward students who have been traditionally underrepresented in
higher education. What does this scholarship personally mean to you? How would it
help you in your success while you are JFKU and beyond graduation?
2. Diversity scholarships reward students who have demonstrated a dedication to personal
growth and leadership through their commitments to family, community, education and/or
work. How has your involvement in your community activities, educational
experience, and/or work experience contributed to your personal growth?
3. As a recipient of a diversity scholarship, you are expected to be an ambassador for JFK
University’s vision for a “living culture of diversity.” (attached). How do you promote this
vision during your time as a student at JFK University?
 OPTIONAL: A letter of recommendation from a professional (such as teachers, supervisors,
pastors, school officials, etc.) who can testify to the applicant’s merit may be included to support
the application. Letters of recommendation should be a maximum of ONE page and must be
included with the application.
 Submit application package by August 1, 2014.
By mail - the complete package in one envelope should be postmarked by August 1 to:
JFK University Financial Aid Office
ATTN: Diversity Scholarships
100 Ellinwood Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
By email - send the complete package to [email protected] by August 1 with “Diversity
scholarship application” in the subject line.
For questions or further information, please contact:
Mindy Bergeron, Director of Financial Aid
[email protected] (925) 969.3388
Jess Delegencia, Diversity Officer
[email protected] (925) 969.3572
JFK University’s Vision of a Living Culture of Diversity
In service to our mission of academic excellence, John F. Kennedy University strives to embody a
Living Culture of Diversity. We recognize that a diverse school environment is one that supports the
academic community in gaining the awareness, knowledge and skills to work effectively with all
people. We understand that this goal is an ongoing process requiring an active commitment from all
levels of our University. John F. Kennedy University is dedicated to developing a supportive,
diversity-rich environment.
Recognizing the impact of negative attitudes and systemic discrimination at all levels of individual
and group interaction at our University, in our local communities, and in the wider social/global
milieu, JFK University seeks to establish a Living Culture of Diversity, characterized by these five
principles:
1. An ongoing practice of openness and respect for people with experiences, beliefs, and
traditions different from our own;
2. An understanding that diverse cultural backgrounds, life experiences, challenges, and values
of faculty, students, staff, and administrators creates a dynamic learning community vital for
academic excellence;
3. A recognition that, in alignment with our commitment to academic excellence, openness to
difference exposes students and faculty to broader perspectives, fosters deeper critical
analysis, and opens new vistas for scholarly inquiry;
4. A commitment to eradicating intolerance, oppression, prejudice, discrimination, and
harassment in all interactions within the JFK University community in order to impact,
through our example, the local, national, and global communities we inhabit. We appreciate
the value of self-reflection in reaching these goals;
5. A commitment to supporting and providing accessibility of education and resources to equip
the student body, faculty, and administration with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to "work together across our differences to forge the bonds of understanding
essential for success in our interdependent global community."
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY
Alice Walker and Jacqueline Kennedy Scholarships
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Status
 Incoming Student (Must be formally admitted into JFK University)
 Current Student (Must be enrolled in a degree program)
Last Name:
First Name:
M.I.____
Student ID No.
Degree Program:
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Address:
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City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number: (______)
Email: ________
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Expected Graduation Date:
Highest Level of Education Completed:
Father
 High School
 College
 ________________________________
Mother
 High School
 College
 ________________________________
Signature
February 2014
Date:
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