Matelich Scholarship Application

Selection Process

This scholarship application and your complete admission application are due by Dec 1. In addition to your scholarship application essay, the Matelich Committee will review your activities list and an additional writing sample. Finalists will be selected by the committee and invited to interview virtually in February. Recipients will be selected by the committee and notified of their selection by March 15.

Matelich Essay

When selecting Matelich Scholars, the committee looks for more than academic achievement and potential for intellectual growth. Matelich Scholars are motivated to serve purposes bigger than themselves. Their focused intensity, personal drive, and strong moral compass allow them to be leaders. Even before graduation from high school, they have demonstrated their focus and commitment to improving their communities.

Please write a 750 word essay that answers the following questions:

How have you demonstrated your personal drive, commitment to your community, and leadership philosophy? Please cite specific leadership roles and activities, but avoid simply summarizing your résumé.
How will Puget Sound help you develop your leadership skills and achieve your goals, both in college and beyond?

Files must be saved as a Microsoft Word document or PDF to be uploaded.

Additional Materials

Have you (or do you intend to) submit your Common Application to University of Puget Sound?

Yes, I have or will submit my Common Application to University of Puget Sound.

No

Great! The scholarship committee will use your Common Application essay and activities list for their review in addition to your Matelich Scholarship application.

Great! To complete your scholarship application, answer the following questions so the scholarship committee can learn more about you!

List your activities including which year(s) of high school you participated and the length of time you participated. Alternatively, you may choose to upload a resume.

Upload your resume

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:

Provide an additional sample of your writing. Upload a copy of your common application essay or another writing sample (maximum 650 words).

Your Information

Please use the same email address and name that you used on your Common Application.

Email Address

First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

In addition to this application, you must submit your university application and all other required admission materials by Dec. 1 to be considered for the Matelich Scholarship. You can submit this application before you submit your university application.

I understand that I may choose to be considered under Puget Sound's test-optional policy for the purposes of admission, but I must submit official test scores (ACT or SAT) to be considered for the Matelich Scholarship.