Students must complete an online application and also submit a copy of their transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable) and a resume. A faculty member’s recommendation is also required and is to be completed online. The application process requires applicants to complete several essay questions and to provide demographic information.

Please note that once the online application or recommendation form has been started, you will be unable to return to previous pages to edit your responses.

Applications must be received by 5:00p.m. on Monday, February 25th, 2013. Paper copies of transcripts may be dropped off or mailed to: WPLC, Burton Hall, 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. You may also email transcripts and resumes as attachments to wplc@umn.edu.

Questions regarding the awards and application process can be directed to wplc@umn.edu or Raleigh Kaminsky at 612-626-1601.

Application

• WPLC Graduate Student Award application 

The essay questions (100 words or less for each) are as follows:

1. Describe your academic goals and how they apply to your overall career goals.
2. Describe your leadership experience and unpaid extra-curricular volunteer activities (school, community, professional).
3. How does your request for this award relate to the mission of the WPLC and the mission of the College of Education and Human Development?
4. How will you use this award? Be specific. Please provide a detailed budget (for example: conference registration, dissertation, tuition, and/or travel expenses). You may request up to $2,000.
5. How will receiving this award impact you and others?

Faculty recommendation

A recommendation from a CEHD faculty member is required.

Faculty recommendation form

The faculty recommendation form includes the following questions. Responses are limited to 100 words.

1. In what context and for how long have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s academic performance.
3. What qualities do you see in this student and how does the applicant compare to other graduate students you have taught or advised?
4. Please include other information that you feel will be helpful to the selection committee (for example, papers presented, leadership experience, community service, etc.)