Application Procedures   2009-10 Scholarship Application   Recommendation Form

Great Start Merit Scholarships

20 awards                 $1500 each

New students and 2009 high school graduates who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average in their high school junior and senior years and plan to attend Terra Community College full-time may apply.

Academic achievement is the primary selection factor. Other factors considered are:

         Being a first generation college student,

         Preparation for college level work as evidenced by ACT or COMPASS test scores and college prep or college courses completed,

         Completion of a Career Center or Tech Prep program, or

         Participation in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options at Terra Community College.

The first priority application deadline is April 1, 2009. The secondary application deadline is July 1, 2009. Merit scholarship recipients who complete the service learning seminar (GEN 1600) and earn at least a 3.0 grade point average with 30 semester hours earned in the 2009-10 academic year may qualify for the renewal of the scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year.

Updated 10/01/09