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__What is the Nina Scholars Program?__ This scholarship was created by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust in 2001 in tribute to the life and values of Nina Pulliam (1906-1997), who was a journalist, business leader, humanitarian, and lover of all creatures.

__Who Can Apply?__ Available to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria: · Incoming freshmen ages 18-25, who have been //wards of the court// or raised through the //child welfare system//* (such as foster care, residential care and guardianship) and have no form of financial support · College-age youth and adults with //physical disabilities//* · Adults who are 25 years of age or older who have //dependents in their households//* __What are the Criteria?__ Applicants must meet //all// of the following criteria: · Be working toward their first college degree · Be U.S. citizens and residents of Indiana · Demonstrate financial need, with priority given to those with a household income of 80% or less of the median income for Marion County (approx. $36,750 annually). NOTE: Applicants must complete the FASFA, which must be postmarked by March 1. · Have completed no more that 24 degree applicable, college level credits **APPLICATION DEADLINE IS** **APRIL 1, 2009** Charles Johnson, Director 815 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317)278.7878 (317)278.2030 (fax) nina@iupui.edu ** To download the application and recommendation form: ** [|http://uc.iupui.edu/family/ afford/scholarships.asp] || ** *See Eligibility Definitions and further information on reverse ** **__ Additional Information __** This scholarship pays full in-state tuition, fees and books. It also provides a living allowance (up to $2750). Application requires an essay, an official high school transcript (incoming freshman) or previous college transcript (returning students), demonstrable financial need as determined by the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and, if chosen as a finalist, an interview. **__ Scholarship Eligibility Definitions __** · Incoming freshman or continuing students ages 18 to 25 who have been raised through the child welfare system and have no form of financial support. The **//child welfare system//** for the purposes of this scholarship program is described as the public-supported system that serves neglected, abused, abandoned, at-risk children and/or those who are wards of the courts. A person who has experienced time in the child welfare system may have lived in an institution such as a group home, child protection agency, or special facility for children, and/or with a foster family. This applies particularly to those persons who were raised away from their biological parents or relative caregivers for extended periods of time, were financially supported by sources other than their families, and are presently responsible for themselves financially. · College-age youth and adults with physical disabilities. A **//physical disability//** for the purposes of this scholarship program is one that limits or impairs a person¢s ability to access and/or be fully mobile on campus, and/or creates a special challenge for classroom instruction, tutoring, student support services, participation in campus offerings, and other academic and extracurricular activities. This includes disabilities that substantially limit major life activities suck as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, writing and working. These disabilities may be results of, but not limited to, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, speech impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, loss of limbs, and severe orthopedic injuries. Applicants are to provide official documentation of their physical disability from a medical or health care provider. · Adults age 25 or older with dependents These are adults who are 25 years of age or older and have **//dependents in their households//**(self not included). These adults may be first-time college students or returning students (those with previous college experience). The family unit may include relatives or other persons who may live in or outside the applicant¢s household but for whom the Internal Revenue Service has determined there is a financially dependent relationship.
 * Nina Scholars Program at IUPUI:
 * Child Welfare System **
 * Physical Disability **
 * Dependents in the Household **
 * NOTE: These criteria are in addition to an applicant attesting to citizenship, residency, and income eligibility requirements as stated on the application form.**


 * Charlie Johnson**
 * Director of Scholar Support Programs**
 * [|Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program]**
 * IUPUI University College**
 * UC B10 C**
 * (317) 278-7878**
 * Fax (317) 278-2030**