APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MATERIALS
TO BE SENT TO UNIVERSITY (IES) IS: JUNE 15, 2009
The Johnson Scholarship, funded by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation, is a competitively awarded program which is available to undergraduate students with disabilities with financial need who enroll in a State University System of Florida (SUS) institution. You must adhere to the following application guidelines in order to qualify for full consideration.
ALL APPLICANTS:
In order to demonstrate financial need, all applicants must complete a 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA form, and mail it to the appropriate address as indicated on the FAFSA form. To receive full consideration, the FAFSA should be mailed or completed online no later than June 15, 2009.
INITIAL APPLICANTS MUST:
Provide an official current transcript (not a photocopy) which documents a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all credits. High school students who are applying for the first year of college should submit a current high school transcript.
Provide documentation of the nature and/or extent of a disability. The disability must be in one or more of the following classifications: hearing impairment, physical impairment;specific learning disability; speech/language impairment; visual impairment; or other impairment. Appropriate documentation includes, but is not limited to, either a recent psychological evaluation used to determine eligibility for exceptional student services,school/medical records, certification by the Division of Blind Services, or a Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility determination. Documentation provided must meet the guidelines require by the institution in which the student is enrolled. Students must contact the University Office of Student Disability Services for clarification as to what is required.
Gain admission as a degree-seeking undergraduate student into a State University System of Florida (SUS) institution.
Be determined to be Florida Residents for Tuition Purposes, based upon 1009.21, Florida Statutes.
Submit the following:
- A completed 2009-2010 Johnson Scholarship Application Form;
- A current official transcript
- Documentation of a disability(ies);
- A personal statement (no more than one double-spaced page) pertaining to your achievements, activities, career goals, and the effects of your disability(ies); and
- Three letters of reference addressing your academic success and potential.
- Mail or complete on-line a 2009-2010 FAFSA form as indicated above.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS MUST:
Continue to have financial need and adhere to minimum enrollment, progress, and grade point average requirements of the program, plus:
- Submit a completed 2009-2010 Johnson Scholarship Application Form to the desired SUS institution;
- Mail or complete on-line a 2009-2010 FAFSA form as indicated above.
Note: Former out-of-state Scholarship recipients who are eligible may continue to seek renewal. Florida residency for tuition purposes is required for all new applicants awarded Fall 2007 and beyond.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
If you apply for admission at more than one SUS institution, submit completed Johnson Scholarship application materials to each university. The application should be sent to the contact person listed at the end of these instructions.
Applications, disability documentation, personal statements, letters of reference, and an official transcript must be received by the institution(s) no later than June 15, 2009.
NOTIFICATION:
All applicants will be notified of their status as Johnson Scholarship recipients, alternate award candidates, or as students who were not selected. Notification letters will be mailed in July to the permanent address which is specified on the application forms.
IF SELECTED, RECIPIENTS MUST:
Complete and return an acceptance form by the date specified on your notification letter. Failure to return the acceptance form by the specified date will result in forfeiture of the award.
First-time recipients must participate in a Johnson Scholarship orientation.
Complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each semester.
Adhere to the minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average requirement of this program.
Apply for renewal consideration for each academic year in which you desire the award. Johnson Scholarship recipients may qualify for the award for up to twelve (12) semesters of undergraduate study.
AWARD PAYMENT:
After verification of enrollment, the university will disburse the award on a prorated basis each academic term to eligible Johnson Scholarship recipients. The dollar amount of the 2009-2010 awards is contingent upon the level of funding from the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and the Florida Legislature.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call or write the appropriate University Contact(s) listed on these instructions.
Submit a completed 2009 – 2010 Johnson Scholarship application form and supporting materials to the appropriate contact(s) listed below:
Dr. Nathaniel Holmes, Director, LDEC Florida A&M University 667 Ardelia Court Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Voice Ph.: (850) 599-3180 TDD Ph.: (850) 561-2757 Nathaniel.Holmes@famu.edu |
Ms. Louise Friderici, Associate Director Student Disability Services University of Central Florida P.O. Box 160161; FC 132 Orlando, Florida 32816-0161 Voice Ph.: (407) 823-2371 TDD Only: (407) 823-2116 sds@mail.ucf.edu |
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Ms. Nicole Rokos, Director Office for Students with Disabilities Florida Atlantic University Post Office Box 3091 777 Glades Road SU 80, Room 133 Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991 Voice Ph.: (561) 297-3880 TDD Ph.: (561) 297-0358 Nrokos@fau.edu |
Susan A. Swiderski Learning Specialist University of Florida Building 0020 (Reid Hall) Post Office Box 114085 Gainesville, Florida 32611-4085 Voice Ph.: (352) 392-8565 Ext. 205 TDD Ph.: (352) 392-3008 susanas@dso.ufl.edu www.dso.ufl.edu/drp/ |
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Ms. Cori Bright Office of Adaptive Services Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565 V: (239) 590-7956 TTY: (239) 590-7930 CBright@fgcu.edu |
Dr. Kristine Webb, Director Dr. Robert E. Lee, Associate Director Disability Resource Center University of North Florida Honors Hall Building Bldg 10 Room 1201 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, South Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2645 TDD/V Ph.: (904) 620-2769 Kwebb@unf.edu; Rlee@unf.edu |
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Amanda L. Niguidula, MPA Disability Resource Center Florida International University 1120 SW 8 Street, GC 190 Miami, Florida 33199 TDD: (305) 348-3852 Voice Ph.: (305) 348-3532 garciaj@fiu.edu |
Dr. Jose Hernandez, Director Diversity & Equal Opportunity University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ADM 172 Tampa, Florida 33620-6150 Voice Ph.: (813) 974-4373 TDD Ph.: (813) 974-5651 jhernand@admin.usf.edu |
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Ms. Bea Awoniyi Assistant Dean of Students Florida State University Director of Student Disability Resource Center 97 Woodward Avenue, South 108 Student Services Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-9566 Voice Ph.: (850) 644-9566 TDD.: (850) 644-9566 bawoniyi@admin.fsu.edu |
Dr. Lusharon Wiley Associate Dean of Students Student Disability Resource Center University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Building 21/130 Pensacola, Florida 32514 Voice Ph.: (850) 474-2161 lwiley@uwf.edu |
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Mr. Christopher Pantzis, Director Student Disability Services New College of Florida 5800 Bayshore Road/PKV100 Sarasota, Florida 34243 Voice Ph.: (941) 359-4254 Pantzis@ncf.edu |