Park Under-Resourced Assistance

Park Under-Resourced Assistance

Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) is available to help candidates through each phase of the selection process.

Mission Statement

PURA provides a direct outlet of support for under-resourced applicants to the Park Scholarships program. Park Scholars have created a community that seeks to aid applicants during the admissions process in order to develop their applications. The program invites under-resourced applicants to interact with the community and grow alongside Park Scholars.

Not sure if you meet the criteria? Please reach out ([email protected]) to ask. While we don’t require any proof of eligibility or qualification we will gladly help you decide if we’re the right fit for your circumstances.

Welcome to PURA!

We’re happy you’re here.

Step 1: Choose your editor

We have bios for all our editors! Scroll through and pick an editor you feel will best help you represent yourself at your very best. You can choose a different editor for each essay. (Our editors may change based on availability.)

Step 2: Email your essay to your chosen editor

Please follow these instructions to start the process:

1. Create your collaborative Google Doc:

• Create a Google Doc and give your chosen editor “Editor Access”.
• Copy and paste your essay into the Google Doc.
• List the essay prompt at the top of each essay.

2. Prepare your email:

• Add the email address of your chosen editor, found in their bio.
• Add [email protected] in the CC: line of the email.
• Subject Line should be: PURA, First Name Last Name, Park Essay
  • Ex: PURA, Mister Wuf, Park Essay
• Attach the Google Doc to the email you send your editor.

That’s it!

Your essays are off to their editors. All essays must be submitted by October 25th and all edits will be returned to you by October 29th.

PURA Overview:

• PURA is designed to work with under-resourced applicants. Under-resourced students are defined to include applicants who are first-generation, are from low-income backgrounds, attend overpopulated schools, are from rural areas or who are from other socio-economically disadvantaged areas.
• This program is built to provide constructive feedback to enhance how applicants share their stories and life experiences, but does not assist in writing applicant essays.
• Participation in PURA does not guarantee applicants will advance through the Park Scholarships selection process or receive admission to the university.

Resources

• Park Scholarships PURA Brochure