Industry Scholarships for RTIP Students
Applications accepted April 30 – May 30, 2011
NEW RTIP Alumni Association Scholarship
The total award is $1000. Details are on the application below.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2011
John Goodman Scholarship
The Jockey Club John “Jack” Goodman Scholarship, in the amount of $3,000 per year, will be awarded annually to University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program students.
General Information
NEW
XpressBet/Race For Education Scholarship
Sponsored by XpressBet for a student to attend the Race Track Industry Program-award up to $5,000 per year! One scholarship will be awarded annually. Apply online at www.raceforeducation.org.
Click here for information
The Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Responsible Gaming Scholarship
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Responsible Gaming Scholarship Guideline: $4,000 Scholarship to be awarded to University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program student team ($2,000 per student) based on Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino & RTIP requirements.
Individual may win only once during their academic career.
2011 information will be available soon.
RTIP Scholarships
RTIP Scholarship Application Deadlines
- March 30 — Current RTIP students
- June 30 — New students enrolling for the Fall Semester
- Nov. 30 — New students enrolling for the Spring Semester
CURRENT Students. You are eligible to apply for an RTIP Scholarship if:
- You have applied for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences scholarships (Accepted January–March).
- You have shown active participation in the RTIP
- You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
- You have an immediate past semester GPA of at least 2.5.
- You have no outstanding “I” grade (that has not been discussed/approved prior to review of the application).
To Apply—Complete RTIP application and attach:
- A current SAPR.
- A brief outline of your participation in RTIP activities.
NEW Students. You are eligible to apply for an RTIP Scholarship if:
- You have been accepted to the University of Arizona.
- You have shown active interest in the racing industry.
- You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (at the schools you have attended).
- You have an immediate past semester GPA of at least 2.5 (at the most recent school).
To Apply—Complete RTIP application and attach:
- A complete transcript.
- An essay discussing your involvement and career goals in racing.
- New students — Acceptance to the UA, transcripts from high school or
previous college/university, an essay about their goals in the industry must accompany the application.
Criteria for Award
- Current students — Academic excellence and participation. Participation includes
attending Speakers Series and other classes when a guest is presenting and you are not enrolled in the class that semester; assisting with the Symposium through student committees and organizational help such as mailings, etc.
- New students — Quality of goals essay and academic excellence/potential.
Award Amount
- Scholarship awards range from $2,000 - $5,000 per year.
FASFA Information
The University of Arizona provides access to a full range of federal, state, and privately donated financial aid funds to its students through the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA). Assistance is available to students based on financial need, academic merit, and program of study.
What you need:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure the information is for the appropriate year in which the student is applying for UA admission (www.fafsa.ed.gov).
When to apply:
High school students should apply during the spring semester of their senior year. The FAFSA cannot be sent before January 1st. You must apply early to meet the priority deadline of March 1st. Since funding for various programs is limited, we recommend you send the FAFSA by February 14th of your senior year to meet the March 1st priority date.
What to apply for:
By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for federal grants, loans, and work-study. The student may also be eligible for other state grants and/or scholarship funds.
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