CEHD Alumni Society student scholarships
The College of Education and Human Development Alumni Society
sponsors several scholarships for CEHD students. Scholarship
applications are currently being accepted for the following
scholarships. Previous recipients of these awards are not eligible.
CEHD Scholarship
Application form [.pdf]
Application deadline is January 29, 2010.
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 $750
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 $750
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 up to 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 college will award one $1,000 scholarship.
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