Drexel Liberty Scholars Application

The Drexel Liberty Scholars program provides 50 full-tuition scholarships to low-income students who are residents of Philadelphia and attend Philadelphia high schools, including public, private, parochial, charter, and prep schools within the city limits.

Please submit the following Liberty Scholars Application form by January 15. Additionally, by January 15 you must have a complete admission application on file, including official high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and results of all SAT/ACT scores.

By February 1, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and have your FAFSA results sent to Drexel. Drexel's school code is 003256. You must also submit the following verification materials by February 1: Custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) 2011 or 2012 tax returns and W-2 forms; Noncustodial parent financial aid form (if applicable); and the verification worksheet.

Finalists will be required to visit campus for an interview with the scholarship committee.

Your Contact Information

First name:

Last name:

Address:

Apt./Unit:

City:

State:

ZIP/Postal code:

Home phone:

Email address:

How long have you been a Philadelphia resident?

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian's name:

Relationship to you:

Relationship other

Second parent/guardian's name:

Relationship to you:

Second relationship other

Do you have a noncustodial parent?

YesNoIf yes, indicate your noncustodial parent's name and relationship to you and submit the noncustodial parent financial aid form.

Noncustodial parent's name:

Relationship to you:

Financial Information

Have you filed a FAFSA?

Yes
No

Are you eligible to receive a free lunch at your high school?

YesNo

High School Information

High school name:

Address:

City:

State:

Year you will graduate:

Guidance counselor's name:

Phone:

Email address:

Additional Information

Have you applied to Drexel?

Yes
No

Intended major:

Drexel ID:

Personal Statement

Please write a 500-word essay to answer the following question: It's 2035, and you are the Mayor of Philadelphia; what program would you implement to improve the city?

Carefully review your information before submitting this form.

Drexel Liberty Scholars Application

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