NSCS First in the Family Scholarship

If youre a first Generation college student, whose parents did not attend college,
you have a reason to be proud. You have beat the odds and made it to college
not many do. NSCS is committed to supporting you on your journey to be the first
in your family to complete your college degree. Throughout the 2013-2014
academic year, NSCS will provide outstanding First Generation students with $5,000
scholarships to help with tuition needs based on donations from our First in the
Family Scholarship Fund. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.
Please provide your contact information:
Name: ROSTYSLAV ERSTENIUK

University/College: RUTGERS, THE STATE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

Phone: 917-442-3476

Email: rostyslav.ersteniuk@rutgers.edu

Class Standing:

Graduation Date: 05/2017

GPA: 3.583

Major/Minor: Professional Physics/Mathematics

(intended)

Scholarship Questions
1. As a first-generation college student, what are some challenges you face that
are different from your peers?
As a first-generation college student, I feel privileged have access to an American
education. My parents moved to the United States so that I can get a formal education
and live a better life. My father works long hours to support our family and help me out
with college loans. I am going to find a summer job so that I can begin repaying my loans
early and incur less debt in the end. At first, it was not easy to adapt to English, but I
pushed myself and learned it quickly. As I am perfecting my English right now, I am
trying to help my parents in learning the language as well. As a first-generation college
student, I want to make my parents proud by succeeding in my studies and in my career.

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2. How can and organization such as NSCS help you exceed expectations and
have a well-rounded college experience? (450-600 words)
NSCS provides many opportunities to diligent students such as me to succeed in college
and help start my career. I expect NSCS to provide me with adequate scholarship
opportunities for dedication to my studies. In addition, NSCS will help me get to know my
peers, especially other members of the society, through networking events and
meetings. Belonging to NSCS can create a feeling of community, which enhances the
college experience and leads to new friendships. Communication with other members,
leaders, and officers can help me get involved in chapter activities and, thus, allow me
improve our community. In addition, NSCS can match me with potential employers also
and by doing so can help me begin my career. I am very excited to be a part of this
society and looking forward to an interesting college experience.

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Additional Information
I agree to allow The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to release any and all of the
included submission for any purposes deemed necessary to carry out this program which
includes but is not limited to: segments provided to campus officials, promotional
materials, evaluations, and recognition events and activities.
Because integrity is one of our core initiatives, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
encourages all students to "Stand for Integrity." You can champion this value by pledging to
live your life with integrity and as part of the initiative. As citizens of a universal academic
community, have you completed this application according to the values of honesty and
individual thought and remained true servants of integrity in every form?
Signature: Rostyslav Ersteniuk

Date: 02/23/2014

Please indicate the date in which you completed your NSCS profile: ___02/17/2014______

Please Note

All checks will be disbursed directly to your school

Essay responses may be used by NSCS for varying purposes, applicants

may be asked to provide photographs

If selected, necessary information must be received by NSCS within two

weeks of notification date or scholarship will be forfeited

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Please email the completed application to FirstGeneration@nscs.org no later

than May 1, 2014.

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