Admissions

Arab American Scholarship Application

The Arab American Scholarship provides support for undergraduate students with financial need who seek to become leaders in their disciplines and contribute to their community. The scholarships are open to full-time incoming freshman, transfer, and matriculated students. Citizenship is not a requirement; students with international or refugee status are eligible.

The factors considered for selection include the following:
- Arab American descent and/or demonstrated interest in Arab American studies and communities;
- demonstrated financial need; and
- completion of the online application.


To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an incoming freshman, transfer student, or a continuing William Paterson University student.
- Submit this completed application by the priority deadline of April 1.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1. The FAFSA is required for U.S.
citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens. International students are not required to submit the FAFSA.

Use the secure form below to apply for the Arab American Scholarship. In order for your information to be processed,all items in bold are required.

 
 Your Personal Information

First

Middle

Last

Date of Birth


Student ID (from your admissions application) or last 4 digits of SSN

I am:
an accepted Fall 18 freshman
an accepted Fall 18 transfer student
a current WPUNJ student
Other, please list:

 Your Contact Information

Home Street address
Additional address info


City
 State/Province Zipcode/Mailcode

County


Home phone
(xxx)xxx-xxxx

Cell/Alternate phone
(xxx)xxx-xxxx

E-mail address

 
Your Academic Information

Your High School/College Name


Term entering/entered WPUNJ (e.g. Fall 2018)


Your High School Counselor's full (first and last) name


Your High School/College GPA/Average


Your High School Class Rank 
(Please indicate your rank and graduating class size if your school ranks)


Your Highest SAT or ACT Scores
Evidence Based Reading and Writing/English Math


Please indicate which country or countries (members of the League of Arab States) are part of your family background.

(hold down the "control" key and click to make multiple selections)


Please indicate your leadership, volunteer or community service activities.

Please tell us about your extracurricular activities and interests.

Please tell us about any academic awards or honors you have received.

Please paste the text of your required essay in the box below. If you are of Arab descent and/or interested in Arab-American studies/ communities and wish to be considered for this scholarship, please provide an essay (suggested length: 300-500 words) describing your commitment to developing as a leader in your discipline, to enhancing your own and Arab communities around the world, and to substantially contributing to the social and intellectual development of those communities, now and in the future.


Your Intended Major


Your Interest in Special Programs and/or Teacher Certification
(hold down the "control" key and click to make multiple selections)


How did you hear about the Arab American Scholarship?
Hit "Submit form" to send your Arab American Scholarship Application