Continuing Education and Graduate Scholarships

Applications for students beginning the Spring 2025 term must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. This is a firm due date and time. Further instructions are on the application form. Applicants will be notified of the results by 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 18.

(Note: The selection process for those beginning classes in the Fall of 2024 has concluded. If you are a new student beginning in the Fall of 2024, email hruby@aquinas.edu to request a one-time exception for permission to apply by the November due date. Please include your first name, last name, phone number and request details in your email. If you are selected to receive the scholarship, it will begin with the Spring 2025 semester and not be retroactive.)

Four documents are required:

• Your service/volunteerism experience table
• Your applicant’s statement
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your community service/volunteerism activities. (Do not submit more than two.)

Further details about these are on the application.

1. The scholarship will fund up to 50% of tuition for seven consecutive years or until graduation, whichever occurs sooner. The eligibility period of seven years/graduation will begin the term immediately following notification of a successful application.
2. Programs eligible for the Hruby Scholarship: (Traditional undergraduate (e.g. student type “R”), Detroit Mercy Nursing, and non-credit bearing courses, certificates or similar programs are ineligible.)
   • Continuing Education (CE - Adult Undergraduate)
   • Master of Management (MM)
   • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MAC)
   • Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT)
   • Master in Education (Traditional M.Ed.)
   • Master in Education (Accelerated AME)
3. Criteria:
   1. Individuals who will be new students at Aquinas College, those who have experienced a two-year break since last attending Aquinas, alumni changing program type from undergraduate to graduate and graduate education alumni returning for additional endorsements are eligible to apply for this partial tuition scholarship.
   2. Current Aquinas students are not eligible.
   3. Employees, spouses of employees and dependents of employees who receive some amount of tuition remission are ineligible.
   4. Aquinas College will determine admission eligibility based upon the program requirements in which the student is enrolling.
   5. The scholarship recipient must enroll in classes within one calendar year of notification that his/her application was successful.
4. Important Financial Aid Details:
   1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office at 616-632-2893 to determine eligibility for state or federal aid.
   2. The scholarship will be applied to the remaining tuition balance after state and/or federal grants have been applied.
   3. The scholarship amount will be determined by grant aid and employer reimbursement so that all funding sources do not exceed actual tuition charges.
   4. The scholarship applies to tuition itself and not to any other kind of fees.
   5. The scholarship does not apply to courses that already have a reduced tuition rate, such as those receiving the Diocesan remission.
   6. The Hruby Scholarship can be combined with privately-funded scholarships; however, it may not be used in conjunction with others, such as the Donnelly Scholarship or athletic aid. It may not be combined with discounts, such as the Ada Business Association discount.
5. Terms of Renewal:
   1. The scholarship is renewable for seven consecutive years or until graduation, whichever occurs sooner.
   2. The recipient must remain in good academic standing in the program in which he/she is enrolled based on established policy.
6. Responsibilities of Hruby Scholarship Recipients:
   1. The scholarship recipient must notify the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@aquinas.edu each time he/she registers for classes, according to the directions in the initial congratulatory email. It is only upon notification that scholarship funds will be applied to the student’s account.
   2. The recipient must contact the Financial Aid Office by email with any changes in his/her enrollment status, such as dropping or adding classes, so the proper adjustments can be made to his/her account.
   3. Report change in employer or tuition reimbursement benefits to the Financial Aid Office.
7. Contact Persons:
   • Regarding scholarship terms: Brenda Hennink, Director of Adult Student Recruitment: hruby@aquinas.edu
   • Regarding administration of scholarship funds: Director of Financial Aid: financialaid@aquinas.edu

Scholarships are awarded to individuals demonstrating a history of leadership through community service/volunteerism. A limited number of scholarships are available each year and are granted by a selection committee.

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Student Information

First name*

Middle name*

Last name*

Last name*

Date of birth*

Student ID numberIf available

Address

City

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Phone*

Phone type*

Home

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Work phone

Email*

High school graduation year*

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Employment Information

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Employer's main phone number*

Your position/title*

Aquinas program information* Please Select - Select - Continuing Education (CE- Adult Undergraduate) Master of Management (MM) Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MAC) Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT) Master in Education (Traditional M.Ed) Master in Education (Accelerated AME)

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By submitting this scholarship application, I certify that I am a current employee of the organization listed above; and I have verified my employer is a current Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce member. (This can be done by emailing Bob@southkent.org.) I acknowledge the scholarship will no longer be available if my employment ends.*

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