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Below you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions we’ve received from students and parents regarding the Smithfield-Luter Foundation.
- Who is eligible to become a Smithfield-Luter Foundation Scholarship recipient?
- What are the application deadlines at each university?
- How many Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarships are awarded?
- How does the Foundation select scholarship recipients?
- Do I have to be accepted to the university prior to applying for the scholarship?
- Can we send students applications?
- Is my admission application also my Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarship?
- Will I need to send an essay or transcript with my Smithfield-
Luter Foundation scholarship application? - How will I find out if my application was received?
- How will I find out if I am selected?
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Questions & AnswersWho is eligible to become a Smithfield-Luter Foundation Scholarship recipient? A dependent child or grandchild of a full-time or retired employee of Smithfield Foods, Inc. and its family of companies. What are the application deadlines at each university? Right now, the application process is designed for students starting in the Fall term only and the deadlines vary by school.
How many Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarships are awarded? There is no specific number of scholarships. Some of the schools will offer full scholarships to one or two students while others will give out partial scholarships and involve more students in the program. How does the Foundation select scholarship recipients? The Foundation is not at all involved in the selection process. Decisions on awarding scholarships are made by the Financial Aid office at each school based on the financial and demonstrable need of the student(s). Do I have to be accepted to the university prior to applying for the scholarship? No, you do not have to be accepted to apply for the scholarship, but you must be accepted to be awarded the scholarship. Can we send students applications? Yes, hard copies are available through our university contacts. To learn more, click here. Is my admission application also my Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarship? No, you must apply to the university and fill out a separate Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarship application. Will I need to send an essay or transcript with my Smithfield-Luter Foundation scholarship application? No, there are no additional essays needed for the scholarship application and your transcript will be on file with your admissions application. However, some of the schools do require that students fill out the College Scholarship Search (CSS) PROFILE and/or the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) applications, due at the same time as the scholarship application. These materials are available online at www.collegeboard.com and www.fafsa.ed.gov or at your high school. How will I find out if my application was received? You may call the university contact after submitting your application to verify that it has been received. Allow some time for the application to arrive and be processed. How will I find out if I am selected? All scholarship winners will be notified either by mail or by e-mail.
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