The Psychology Alumni Scholarship Student Award Application
An Award of Distinction in the Psychology Department Western Michigan University
The amount of the award will be at least $250.00, payable in the winter semester during the year of the award. One award will be made to the finalist and paid through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
This application must be submitted to thePsychology Department
3700 Wood Hall
by
November of each year
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Psychology Alumni Scholarship, a candidate must:
1. Be a declared psychology major and enrolled in that degree program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University at the time of application.
2. Have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0.
3. At the time of application have between 26 and 100 credit hours.(Note: students with transfer credit must have completed a minimum of 21 credit hours at Western Michigan University at the time of application.)
4. Be enrolled in 12 credit hours at Western Michigan University during the semester in which the award is paid.
CRITERIA
The qualifications of applicants for the award will be evaluated in accordance with the following standards of excellence:
1. Scholarly performance
2. Independent research or creative activity
3. Participation in departmental activity
4. Future goals
DIRECTIONS
1. Complete the Identification and Educational Summary sections on this form.
2. Attach a current copy of your Transcripts that includes your fall semester class schedule.
3. Attache your Biographical Essay
4. One faculty recommendation is required and there is a maxium of two allowed. One must be from a faculty member in the Psychology Department. Faculty recommendation criteria are listed on the left of this form.
5. Turn application materials in by the deadline noted on the front page.
EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY
o Total credit hours completed to date_____________
o Credit hours transferred_________________
o Credit hours at WMU _________________
o Grade point average:___________________
Cummulative ______________ Psy________________
o Department of Major ____________________________________
o Minors or coordinate Majors _______________________________
FACULTY RECOMMENDATIONS -
Faculty Name ________________________________
Optional 2nd Faculty Name _______________________________
BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY
The biographical essay is limited to a single typewritten standard size sheet 8-1/2 x 11 inches. The purpose of this essay is to introduce yourself to the awards committee and indicate to them how you have satisfied the criteria.
Include in the essay a description of your participation in psychological research, the delivery of psychological service, any related extracurricular activities, as well as any honors you have received, and your future plans in psychology.
Evaluation is based upon how well you express yourself and fulfill the criteria.
IDENTIFICATION
Name______________________________________________________________________
SS#________________________________________________________________________
Local Phone #_______________________________________________________________
Local Address_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Home Address_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
e-mail: _____________________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature ___________________________________________________________
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