Charles Patrick Arthur Endowed Scholarship
Overview
Scholarship Description:
This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Charles Patrick Arthur, a world war II veteran, graduate of Cornell University and the first in his family to attain a bachelor’s degree. He was also the inspiration, mentor and older brother of Metropolitan State University’s current president Virginia (Ginny) Arthur. Ginny attributes her success to her brother’s encouragement and example. In many ways the students she serves at Metropolitan State University mirror the achievements of her brother; each showed the courage and persistence to succeed in spite of obstacles.
The Charles Patrick Arthur Scholarship endowment has been established at Metropolitan State University to support students, who like Charles, are first-generation, adult learners, often veterans, and supporting a family.
Award amount is $2,500
Eligibility Criteria:
Be officially admitted to Metropolitan State University by scholarship application deadline date
Must be a first-generation student
Be an undergraduate student in good academic standing
Have a Metropolitan State University cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
Preference given to veterans supporting a family
Be registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester in which the funds are applied
Must submit an essay
Complete “Student Certification and Consent” form
Essay Questions:
Please submit an essay (maximum 400 words) answering the following questions:
1. What has been your most significant educational experience and why?
2. Describe your experience as a veteran supporting a family and pursuing higher education.
Metro State’s Writing Center tutors will be happy to work with you on your scholarship essay. You may schedule an appointment by going to Tutoring and Testing Services at https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/success/tutoring. Once there, you can schedule your appointments. Be sure the requirements for the scholarship(s) you are applying for are available when you work with them. Call 651-793-1460 or email tutoring@metrostate.edu if you have questions or difficulties with the online scheduling.
Qualifications
Applicant must be an undergraduate.
Preference given to Veterans supporting a family
Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.