Pathway Retention Award Application

The ODU Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity Pathway Retention Award (PRA) seeks to recognize the value that diverse students bring to the university, especially students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. To apply for the PRA scholarship, please complete this form in its entirety.

Name Name * First Last
UIN *
Must be 8 digits. Currently Entered: 0 digits.
University Identification Number
Email *

Please provide your ODU email address (__@odu.edu).
Ethnicity *

Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
Race *

Race American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White

Select all that apply.
Classification *

Please select your current undergraduate year.
Major *
Minor
GPA *

Please provide your current student grade point average.

Are you: *
Are you:	Yes	No
First Generation?	First Generation?Yes	First Generation?No
Full Time?	Full Time?Yes	Full Time?No
Military Affiliated?	Military Affiliated?Yes	Military Affiliated?No
Do you have a current FAFSA on file?	Do you have a current FAFSA on file?Yes	Do you have a current FAFSA on file?No

Submission Essay

Students meeting basic criteria to compete for the Pathway Retention Award must also submit a one-page Word document essay on the following topic:

Fostering a sense of belonging is an important element in creating inclusive and intentionally equitable spaces on campus. How would winning this award impact your academic career here at ODU? What are some ways you make others feel like they belong at ODU?

Submissions should follow the following formatting guidelines:
• one page
• 12-point font
• Times New Roman
• 1 inch margins
• single or double spaced
Upload Your Essay *

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Pathway Retention Award Application

Pathway Retention Award Application

Submission Essay