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MiT Financial Assistance Application 2020-21

This application is for scholarships and MiT employment available for the 2020-21 academic year (Fall 2020, Winter 2010 & Spring 2021) for MiT students. Please see the MiT Costs and Financial Aid page for a description of the awards you can apply for in this application. The MiT Financial Assistance Awards application is due no later than November 1, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Awards applications may be submitted after this date, but available funds may be exhausted or very limited.

In order to be considered for all types of financial aid, you must have filed the FAFSA form by July 1, 2020. FAFSA forms filed after July 1 will not be considered for The Evergreen State College Need Grants, but will still be considered for scholarships and loans. All FAFSA applicants will be considered for partial tuition waivers based on financial need. For questions about the FAFSA, student loans, or Evergreen Need Grants, please contact the Evergreen Financial Aid Office at (360) 867-6205. For specific questions about MiT scholarships please contact mit@evergreen.edu.

Awards will not be finalized until award confirmation forms are returned. Please note that available funds for MiT awards and tuition and fees are subject to Washington State Legislature budget adjustments, and to changes by The Evergreen State College Board of Trustees and The Evergreen State College Foundation.

Notification of MiT awards begins after December 1, 2020. Federal and private loans, partial tuition waivers, and The Evergreen State College Need Grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office.

Please answer the questions below. As some awards require additional materials, you will be asked to upload applicable materials where required.

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Award Applications (please select the awards you wish to apply for)
See all awards and their criteria. If you select an award that requires additional material, you'll need to upload your files in a PDF or Word document.
Criteria: Primary consideration based on unique life experience that has brought the student to the MiT program and conditions demonstrating a commitment to a career in teaching. Upload a letter of intent that addresses the criteria listed. Letter of intent not to exceed two (2) pages.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: Demonstrated commitment to community service and explanation of how AmeriCorps and the Education Award have impacted your desire to attend graduate school. Please indicate on your letter of intent the scholarship you are applying for and your name.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: Recommendation from superior confirming dates of service and qualifications for a graduate education program.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: Proven history of involvement with diversity issues and/or a considered plan for addressing diversity issues in one's future classrooms. Secondary consideration to financial need. Please indicate on your letter of intent the scholarship you are applying for and your name.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: For second year MiT students. Describe how your previous volunteer or work experience; past, current or proposed course of study; and/or career goals in education, public policy, health, welfare, or the environment have benefited or intend to benefit young children living in or near poverty conditions. Explain clearly since the selection committee may not consist of specialists in your field. Please indicate on your letter of intent the scholarship you are applying for and your name.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: Merit based scholarship for student(s) who have identified on MiT application American Indian or Alaskan Native heritage. Describe your involvement with a Native American community and your commitment to the education of Native American youth. Please indicate on your letter of intent the scholarship you are applying for and your name. Upload a letter of intent that addresses the criteria listed. Letter of intent not to exceed two (2) pages.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Criteria: Primary consideration based on strong academic performance and demonstration of high potential, and/or work experience of the applicant. Research skills are desirable. Upload your resume of qualifications and work experience.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
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