Scholar Update Form

Name

First

Last

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Please make this a personal email address, not a university email address.

Which cohort are you are part of?

Academic Information

Name of Your Current College/University

Is this a change from the university you were previously attending?

Yes
No

What factors led to your decision to change universities?

When is your expected graduation?

Congratulations!

Graduation is a huge milestone and we are unbelievably proud of all you’ve done! Please complete this survey to the best of your ability and I will be in contact with your alumni biography for your approval.

What was your final cumulative GPA at graduation?

Are you entering (or currently enrolled in) a combined Bachelors/Masters program?

Yes
No

The Foundation can still disburse your funds even if you are taking graduate level course work if it is a part of a combined program.

Tell Us About Your Combined Program

What type of program, etc.

Has your coursework major or your overall goal after graduation changed since last Spring?

Yes
No

How has your major and/or ultimate goal evolved over this last year? Have you added a minor or other emphasis since we last spoke? Please let us know what your new major or goal is, if applicable.

How many credit or semester hours were you registered for in Fall 2025?

What is your current cumulative GPA?

What was your Fall 2025 Semester GPA (not cumulative)?

Since your cumulative GPA fell under the renewal threshold, let’s see if your Fall GPA works.

What was your Spring 2026 Semester GPA (not cumulative)?

Since your Fall GPA fell under the renewal threshold, let’s see if your Spring GPA works.

How many credit or semester hours are you enrolled in for Spring 2026?

How has your college experience compared to your expectations?

	Significantly harder than expected	Somewhat harder than expected	As I expected	Somewhat easier than expected	Significantly easier than expected
Class Difficulty	Significantly harder than expectedClass Difficulty Significantly harder than expected	Somewhat harder than expectedClass Difficulty Somewhat harder than expected	As I expectedClass Difficulty As I expected	Somewhat easier than expectedClass Difficulty Somewhat easier than expected	Significantly easier than expectedClass Difficulty Significantly easier than expected
Making Friends at College/University	Significantly harder than expectedMaking Friends at College/University Significantly harder than expected	Somewhat harder than expectedMaking Friends at College/University Somewhat harder than expected	As I expectedMaking Friends at College/University As I expected	Somewhat easier than expectedMaking Friends at College/University Somewhat easier than expected	Significantly easier than expectedMaking Friends at College/University Significantly easier than expected
Balancing School/Work/Family/Friends	Significantly harder than expectedBalancing School/Work/Family/Friends Significantly harder than expected	Somewhat harder than expectedBalancing School/Work/Family/Friends Somewhat harder than expected	As I expectedBalancing School/Work/Family/Friends As I expected	Somewhat easier than expectedBalancing School/Work/Family/Friends Somewhat easier than expected	Significantly easier than expectedBalancing School/Work/Family/Friends Significantly easier than expected

What, if any, academic assistance services have you used that are offered by your university (e.g. tutoring, office hours, study groups, etc.)?

Are you currently working full time, have a job offer for following graduation, or have a graduate/medical/law school acceptance? If so please explain below.

Are you currently working while enrolled?

Are you working for a private employer or for a university/work study position?

Paid by Private employer
Paid Work/Study Position at the University or University Affiliate
Unpaid Position at University or University Affiliate
Paid Work/Study Position at Internship or Private Employer
Unpaid Position at Internship or Private Employer

Are you currently studying for or have you taken since starting college a major certification, licensure exam, or graduate school exam (e.g. EMS qualifying exam, GMAT, LSAT, GRE, AWS Certification, etc)?

Yes
No

Which exam or certification are you currently preparing for or did you complete?

How many university clubs, service projects, or research labs are you currently participating in?

Can you tell us a little about your clubs, service projects or lab experiences? How much time you spend per week, if you are holding any leadership position in these activities, how you balance your schedule, and how much you enjoy each activity?

What has been your favorite experience in a university club, service project, or research lab?

How have your classes been thus far? Have you begun to explore classes within your major or are you still completing prerequisites?

Now that you have some experience at school behind you, how are you adjusting to such a large course load in your major area of study?

Many students describe the year before graduation either as the year of "doubling down" and spending their time getting deeper in their chosen area of study (through labs, internships, graduate school prep, etc) or "opening up" and exploring other options or pathways they may not have considered previously. What best describes your journey as you get closer to graduation?

What was your single biggest surprise about your college experience thus far (positive or negative)?

If you could share any information with the incoming class of Balkhi Scholars to make thier transition to college life easier – what would you recommend and why?

Academic Information

Congratulations!

Financial Aid Disbursement Options

We will hold your funds

Thank you for being a Balkhi Foundation Scholar.