The Fred P. Gault, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Student Award Application

An Award of Distinction for Native American Students
in the Psychology Department
Western Michigan University
This application must be submitted to the Psychology Department
3700 Wood Hall
by
November of each year

The amount of the award will be at least $2,000.00, payable winter semester during the year of the award. The award will be made to the finalist and paid through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Fred P. Gault, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award, a candidate must:
1. Be a Native American student with an expressed interest in a psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University at the time of application.
2. 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 according to scholarly performance and 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. Attach your Biographical Essay
4. 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.

IDENTIFICATION

Name______________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Initial

SS#________________________________________________________________________

Local Phone #_______________________________________________________________

Local Address_______________________________________________________________
Number and Street

___________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code

Home Address_______________________________________________________________
Number and Street

___________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code

e-mail: _____________________________________________________________________

Applicant Signature ___________________________________________________________

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