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The College of Education and Human Development
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CEHD Alumni Society student scholarships

The CEHD Alumni Society sponsors several awards and scholarships to recognize excellence. Information and application/nomination forms for 2008 awards and scholarships will be available in December 2007. Previous recipients of these awards are not eligible.
Deadline for applications and nominations is January 31, 2008.

Student scholarships

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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.

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