University Academy Foundation
University Academy Foundation

College Incentive Program

COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CIP)

UA Foundation is pleased to offer all UA alumni in college this extraordinary opportunity to earn up to $8,000 during their undergraduate career!

All UA alumni currently enrolled in college are eligible to receive one financial reward per semester for up to six years post-high school graduation. This reward is based on the prior semester (term) GPA.

To learn more, review the CIP Guidelines and CIP Frequently Asked Questions.

The Fall 2023 CIP application cycle closed on February 9, 2024.

Eligibility & Process

College Incentive Program Eligibility:

  • Enrolled full-time or part-time in Fall 2023

  • Enrolled full-time or part-time for Spring 2024

College Incentive Program Submission Process:

  • Complete the CIP Application Form
  • Email your documents to [email protected]

  • Send your Spring 2024 schedule

  • Send your official transcript (with Fall 2023 grades included)

    • Official transcripts can be ordered in your online college portal or at the Registrar’s Office on your campus

    • Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse are the most common transcript providers

  • OR Send your unofficial transcript (with Fall 2023 grades included)

    • Unofficial transcripts can be downloaded in your online college portal

    • Unofficial transcripts must be accompanied by a letter from your advisor verifying your grades and credit hour enrollment

Scholarship Award Amounts

FULL-TIME (12+ credit hours)

  • $1,000 for semester GPA of 4.0
  • $750 for semester GPA of 3.0 – 3.99
  • $500 for semester GPA of 2.0 – 2.99
  • $100 for semester GPA less than 2.0

PART-TIME (6-11 credit hours)

  • $450 for semester GPA of 4.0
  • $350 for semester GPA of 3.0 – 3.99
  • $250 for semester GPA of 2.0 – 2.99
  • $100 for semester GPA less than 2.0

GRADUATION

  • $500 one-time reward for bachelor degree completion

*Special note: Rewards are based on the semester term GPA, not cumulative GPA

Example Advisor Letter

Take a look at this letter to get an idea of what to ask your advisor to include in their letter or email.

Reminders:

  • We will mail out the CIP checks by mid-February
  • Late submissions will not be accepted
  • All awards will be sent out via USPS
  • If you’d like to pick up your award in person, please let the ASP Director know
  • Have all the required documents ready to send as you complete the submission form