The Graduate College will receive nominations on behalf of eligible graduate students in Spring 2013 for the Western Michigan University Dames Endowed Scholarship. First awarded in 1997 in accordance with an agreement made between Western Michigan University and the WMU Women’s Association, the scholarship is offered on a competitive basis to exceptional graduate students enrolled in a graduate degree program at WMU. Both men and women may apply for this scholarship, but by the terms of the agreement, preference is given to women. The scholarship is provided to assist the recipient with tuition payment, fees, purchase of books.

Eligibility:

The nominee must have successfully completed at least 15 graduate credit hours though the Spring 2013 semester.
The nominee must be in good academic standing.
The nominee must demonstrate financial need.

Application Process:
Nominations for the scholarship shall be made only by the student’s department chair or unit director OR the graduate advisor.

Application Materials:

Nominee’s CV
Letter of Support from the student’s department chair or unit director with information relevant to the student’s candidacy/qualifications for this award and any other information thought necessary to convey a cogent understanding of the student’s academic capabilities and potential.

Submission Instructions: Please assemble ALL materials (CV and Letter of Support) into ONE, SINGLE PDF file and send electronically ONLY to Dr. Marianne Di Pierro at the following email address: (marianne.dipierro@wmich.edu) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013. The annual award is made during the month of June.
Use this Subject Heading: DAMES Endowed Scholarship - Student’s First and Last Name
For further information, please contact Dr. Marianne DiPierro, Director of the Graduate Center for Research and Retention, Graduate College: (269) 387-8249 or marianne.dipierro@wmich.edu

updated 04/10/13

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