Department of Spanish

Sue C. Mardis Award in Spanish

This scholarship honors the memory of Sue C. Mardis, a graduate of Western Michigan University and former high school teacher of languages. Ms. Mardis was an enthusiastic advocate of the study abroad experience.

Description

One award of $2500 (or two of $1250) for study in a Spanish-speaking country.
The award is to be used for a program of study approved by the Spanish faculty advisor for study abroad. Study needs to begin within one year of award and must be for at least one full semester.
Preference will be given to those who enroll in WMU-sponsored programs.

Eligibility

Applicants must be women students currently enrolled full-time at WMU. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Spanish students must have a declared Spanish major or be a graduate student in Spanish.
Students must have completed at least one 3000-level course in Spanish at WMU prior to the semester of application. In addition, they must complete at least one more 3000-level course in Spanish by the end of the semester of application.
An overall 3.0 GPA or better at the time of application.
Study in a program abroad that has been approved by the Spanish study abroad advisor.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated academic achievement in Spanish study.
Demonstrated overall academic achievement.
Typed essay of at least 300 words detailing the applicant’s interests and goals as they relate to study in a Spanish-speaking country.
Interview with Spanish faculty. Interviews will be limited to finalists only.

Application Process

Application forms will be available in the Department of Spanish, 410 Sprau Tower, telephone 269 387-3001; fax 269 387-3103.
A complete application, a copy of the Spanish major slip (not necessary for Spanish graduate students), and an unofficial WMU transcript are submitted to the department office, 410 Sprau Tower.
Scholarship winners will be announced by the end of the Fall Semester.

Next application deadline: October 18, 2006.

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