CEHD Alumni Society student scholarships

The CEHD Alumni Society sponsors several awards and scholarships to recognize excellence. Information and application/nomination forms for 2009 awards and scholarships will be available in December 2008. Application/Nomination deadline is January 30, 2009. Previous recipients of these awards are not eligible.

Student scholarships

The Advanced Study Student Scholarship recognizes academic performance and potential for making a significant contribution to the field of education and human development for students in the College's advanced study programs (M.Ed./professional studies, M.A., M.S.W., Spec. Cert., Ed.D., and Ph.D.).

The applicant must have been admitted to an advanced study program and earned a minimum of 15 credits within that program, have a minimum GPA of 3.8, and be an active student. The student must address the following in a written personal statement of no more than two pages:

1. professional goals after completion of the degree; and
2. special qualifications for the award (refer to academic achievement; leadership qualities as demonstrated by scholastic, collegiate, civic, or professional activities; and potential to make a significant contribution to education).

In addition, a student-issued (unofficial) University transcript and one letter of recommendation from a CEHD faculty member are required. The letter must describe: 1) The student's leadership potential in his or her chosen field; and 2) How the applicant compares with other students the faculty member has advised or taught. The society will award three or more $500 scholarships (depending on availability of funds.)
Note: Students pursuing initial teaching licensure are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship recognizes academic performance and potential for making a significant contribution to the field of education and human development for an undergraduate student or a student enrolled in the College's initial teacher licensure program (undergraduate or master's).

The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a full-time student. The student must address the following in a written personal statement of no more than two pages:

1. professional goals after completion of his or her degree or licensure program; and
2. special qualifications for the award (refer to academic achievement; leadership qualities as demonstrated by scholastic, collegiate, civic, or professional activities; and potential to make a significant contribution to the field of education and human development).

In addition, a student-issued (unofficial) University transcript and one letter of recommendation from a CEHD faculty member are required. The letter must describe: 1) The student's leadership potential in his or her chosen field; and 2) How the applicant compares with other students the faculty member has advised or taught. The society will award three or more $500 scholarships (depending on availability of funds).

The Larry Wilson Scholarship recognizes a student who has demonstrated an interest in a non-school-based education. The applicant must be a full-time student in the College of Education and Human Development with a stated career objective related to a non-school-based educational setting (business, professional organization, public agency, nonprofit organization).

The criteria for this scholarship are: 1) exhibited leadership or leadership potential; 2) clear statement of the importance to society of strong non-school-based initiatives; and 3) a strong academic record. The student must address the following in a written personal statement of no more than two pages:

1. her or his interest in non-school-based education or training;
2. a record of involvement and future plans in non-school-based education; and
3. the importance to society of strong non-school-based education.

In addition, a student-issued (unofficial) University transcript and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member are required. The letter must describe: 1) The student's leadership potential in his or her chosen field; and 2) How the applicant compares with other students the faculty member has advised or taught. The college will award two $1,000 scholarships.

The Family Social Science Future Scholar Award recognizes academic performance and potential for making a significant contribution to the field of family social science. The applicant must be a junior or senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and be a full-time student. The student must address the following in a written personal statement of no more than two pages:

1. articulate professional goals after completion of his or her degree; and
2. demonstrate unique qualifications for the award by referencing academic achievement; leadership qualities as demonstrated by scholastic, collegiate, civic, or professional activities; and potential to make a significant contribution to the field of family social science.

In addition, a student-issued (unofficial) University transcript and one letter of recommendation from a CEHD faculty member in the Department of Family Social Science, who has read the personal statement, are required. The letter must describe: 1) The student's leadership potential in his or her chosen field; and 2) How the applicant compares with other students the faculty member has advised or taught. The society will award two $1,000 scholarships.