Frequently Asked Questions
Transcripts & Acceptance Letters
Can I apply for the JRF scholarship if I'm not yet enrolled in a college?
Yes. You will need to send a welcome letter or acceptance letter from the school you plan to attend in the fall of 2012. Do not send high school transcripts or other certificates.
What if I haven't received an acceptance letter from my school by the March 1 deadline?
If you aren’t currently enrolled, and the school you plan to attend hasn’t sent you an acceptance letter by March 1, you won’t be eligible to apply this year.
What if the letter from my school says my acceptance is pending?
A letter that says your acceptance is pending receipt of other documents is not eligible.
What should I do if my school doesn't issue acceptance letters?
Ask the Admissions Office to produce and sign a letter on official letterhead stating that you are approved to enroll for the fall term.
If I am enrolled, do I have to send an "official" transcript?
No. You may submit a copy of an official transcript, or an “unofficial” transcript, which can usually be obtained free of charge from the Registrar’s Office or by downloading it from the college’s website.
However, unofficial transcripts are only acceptable if both your name and the name of the school are printed on them. If you aren’t able to get an unofficial transcript that meets this requirement, you will have to ask the Registrar’s Office for an official transcript.
What if I’m enrolled, but don’t have a transcript because I haven’t completed a full term yet?
You may either submit a welcome letter from your school or an enrollment verification confirming that you are currently a student.
Can I send a class schedule or financial aid award letter instead of a transcript?
No. If you aren’t yet enrolled, you must submit a welcome letter. If you are enrolled, but don’t have a transcript yet, you must submit a welcome letter or enrollment verification. If you have been enrolled for at least one full term, you must submit a transcript. These are the only acceptable documents.
