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Hey everyone, it's Kyle and I'm back with more exciting news 

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from Western Oregon University. 

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This time we're going to be updating you on a few 

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important changes to our scholarships. 

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With me today is Rod Findtner, the director of admissions 

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here at Western. Welcome in Rob. 

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Thank you Kyle. It's great to be here today. 

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Yeah, we're glad to have you. 

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So, I was wondering if you could tell me some of the 

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biggest changes in awarding scholarships this year?

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Well, I think one of the biggest changes for first-time freshman is that

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we are no longer using ACT or SAT scores to award scholarships.

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Wow, that's amazing news. So, what else should students be aware of

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while applying for these scholarships? 

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Well, starting with first-time freshman, we do award  

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a Presidential scholarship to students who have at least

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Students that have a 3.7 GPA or higher, 

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are eligible for a $2500 award or a $5500 Presidential award. 

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Oh my gosh. That's so amazing. 

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Should our transfer students be aware of any changes?

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Now for our transfer population, what they to be think of is

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obviously applying for admission to WOU, the sooner the better.

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And for transfers that have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, 

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they are eligible for our transfer award and that is renewable up to 

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want them to submit their general scholarship application by March 1st.

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Yeah, of course. So, speaking of deadlines, are their any 

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deadlines that all students should be aware of? 

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Wel,l I think for all students, you need to think about that March 1st

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deadline for the general scholarship. However, one change that we had

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made this year for our first-time freshman and specific to our

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Presidential scholarship program, students that have a 3.7 

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cumulative high school GPA  or higher, 

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actually need to submit their general scholarship application

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by February 15th. So we do have an earlier, priority deadline for

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 students that are looking to pursue 

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those higher level presidential awards.

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Alright, well, thank you so much for all that great information. 

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and taking the time to talk to our students a little bit. 

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Thank you Rob. Thank you for the opportunity Kyle. 

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For more information, go online to wou.edu/scholarships. 

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Thanks for watching and Go Wolves! 

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