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:
- professional goals after completion of the degree; and
- 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:
- professional goals after completion of his or her degree or
licensure program; and
- 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:
- her or his interest in non-school-based education or training;
- a record of involvement and future plans in non-school-based education;
and
- 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:
- articulate professional goals after completion of his or her
degree; and
- 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.
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