Peery Scholarship

Requirements

1. Applicants must be international students or have special financial needs.
2. Applicants must have a declared major in the College of Humanities.
3. Applicant must be officially registered as a full-time student (12 credit hours minimum) at BYU.
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
5. File a 2008-2009 FAFSA (US Citizens only) (online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or paper copy at the Financial Aid Office).
6. Complete the entire application procedure by April 15, 2008.

Procedure

1. Download the Peery Scholarship application
2. Fill out all Personal Information (page 3).
3. Fill out Financial Need Attributes (page 4). If you believe your financial need to be greater than that of others students, please complete the statement explaining your unique situation or any extenuating circumstances. Also explain how you meet your education expenses, including parental support, savings, employment, etc. State your current financial need (page 5).
4. Attach a short biographical sketch that mentions leadership experiences, extracurricular activities, service opportunities, and any academic honors you have received. Include a brief statement of your educational objectives and life goals. Limit your response to 250 words or less (page 6).
5. Fill out a graduation plan and have it approved in the Humanities Advisement Center.
   The form is available at the Humanities Advisement Center, 1175 JFSB.
6. Provide two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member who knows you well and can provide an academic reference. Letters must be in a sealed envelope and attached to this application.
7. Turn in your completed application form by April 15, 2008. You must have the Check List completed and stapled on top of your entire application, or it will not be accepted at the Advisement Center (page 2).

Print the completed application form and turn it into the Humanities Advisement Center.
1175 Joseph F. Smith Building
Local Phone #: (801) 422-4789