George W. Jenkins Scholarship- University of Miami

• Provides full tuition, room and board, and a $2,050 stipend for a student to attend the University of Miami. 
• Eligibility
• Residency and graduation from somewhere in GA, FL, AL, SC, or TN
• Have a GPA of 3.75 or higher 
• Participation in school or community activities, a strong work ethic, and a history of overcoming significant adversity. 
• High financial need
• Application
• Complete an application for Undergraduate Admission at miami.edu/apply
• Complete an essay from the student addressing all of the following points in 500 words or less with significant emphasis on the third point-
• Explain why you wish to attend the University of Miami
• Describe how receiving the Jenkins Scholarship would impact your life
• Describe any special circumstances,  specifically any history of overcoming significant adversity
• Form to be completed by your counselor. 
• Form and essay must be submitted to miami.edu/jenkins
• Submit the 2015-16 CSS financial profile at profileonline.collegeboard.org by Dec. 1, and the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by Feb. 1.
• These must be submitted by Dec. 1.