DEAN OF STUDENTS Scholarship Information and Application Packet

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1 DEAN OF STUDENTS Scholarship Information and Application Packet Scholarship awards for the academic school year Deadline for the forms being submitted is 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, ed to

2 February 21, 2014 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, We are now accepting applications for the Dean of Student s Scholarships. Currently the following scholarships are available for students to apply for: One ($1000) American Indian Scholarship One ($1000) Optimist Club Scholarship Six to Eight ($500 minimum) Oluf Haugsrud Scholarships One ($600) Joe Long Leadership Scholarship One ($300) Lloyd Williams Memorial Scholarship One ($350) William and Olga Munnings Scholarship Two ($500 minimum) Lambda Sigma Lambda Scholarship One ($400) Maureen Roin Scholarship One ($1500) Peggy Metzer Scholarship Multiple ($ ) Veteran Scholarships o Gerald Christensen Scholarship o Thomas Jorgenson Scholarship o Joseph H. Moline Scholarships o Stone Memorial Scholarship o Andy Borg VFW Scholarship o VFW Scholarship This packet contains the detailed information and application forms for each of these scholarships. The information and criteria for each of these scholarships can also be found at An anonymous committee will review the individual scholarship applications and will make recommendations for the scholarship recipients. We encourage all eligible students to apply. Scholarship applications must be ed to nfield1@uwsuper.edu by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, Students will need the latest version of Adobe Reader and can find the free download at Please contact Nathan Field at nfield1@uwsuper.edu ( ) with any questions. Sincerely, Vicki Hajewski Vice Chancellor for Campus Life Dean of Students

3 Dean of Students Scholarship Information Sheet Presented by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Dean of Students Office DIRECTIONS 1. Complete this form, the Dean of Students Scholarship Information Sheet. 2. Complete the University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation, Inc. Designated Scholarship Application Form on pages Write a maximum of 200 words per scholarship you are applying for, describing how you meet the criteria for each specified scholarship. Each submission must be double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font. 4. the two application forms and essay to nfield1@uwsuper.edu by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, Applicant s Full Name Phone Campus SID# Anticipated Graduation Date Please check off which scholarship/s you are applying for: American Indian Scholarship Optimist Club Scholarship Oluf Haugsrud Scholarship Joe Long Leadership Scholarship Lloyd Williams Memorial Scholarship William and Olga Munnings Scholarship Lambda Sigma Lambda Scholarship Maureen Roin Scholarship Peggy Metzer Scholarship Veterans Scholarships: Gerald Christensen Scholarship Thomas Jorgenson Scholarship Joseph H. Moline Scholarship Stone Memorial Scholarship Andy Borg VFW Scholarship VFW Scholarship The following questions are for veteran scholarship applicants: Are you a Veteran? Yes No If yes, please indicate which branch of the military: Are you a son/daughter of a veteran? Yes No Are you a grandson/granddaughter of a veteran? Yes No If yes, what is his/her name? What is this person s relationship to you? With which branch of the military were they in? ***Please attach a copy of an official document that verifies your service or your parent s/grandparent s service in the military. Please check here to give permission to check your GPA.

4 University of Wisconsin-Superior Foundation INC. DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Students - Complete Part A, B and C. Print the form and submit to department chair or advisor. Part A: To be completed by student By writing/typing my name below, I certify the following: The information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand, agree, and consent to the use by the selection committee of the information contained in and submitted with this application. I understand any award made is contingent upon my enrollment at UW-Superior as a full time student (unless otherwise stated) at the time the award is paid. I hereby state and affirm that I do meet all the criteria for the scholarship(s) for which I am applying. I understand financial need will be determined each academic year with a FAFSA. I understand that awards from this application are being made for the next academic year payable in two equal installments in fall and spring. I further understand the Foundation and University reserve the right to publish names of scholarship recipients. The University of Wisconsin-Superior is an NCAA Division III member institution and is therefore prohibited from considering athletic leadership, ability, participation, or performance in making scholarship or financial aid award decisions regarding any student. Award decisions will be based solely on non-athletic related qualifications. Name Classification next academic year (senior, etc.) Address GPA - cumulative Major Minor Student ID # UW-Superior address Graduation date Fall semester planned credits Spring semester planned credits Part B: To be completed by student Describe in one paragraph why you deserve a UW-Superior Foundation Scholarship (include leadership qualities, scholarship achievement, etc.)

5 Part C: To be completed by student Leadership qualities can be demonstrated both within and outside the University setting. Please provide the following information, indicating the extent of your involvement (years) and any awards or recognition received, as well as offices held. Please note - NCAA Regulation Institutional Financial Aid: A member institution shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athletic leadership, ability, participation or performance. Extra-curricular Activities: Forensics, Student Government, etc. Leadership Roles: Scouting, Church Groups, Political Organizations, etc. Community Service: Service Organizations, Volunteer Groups, etc. Employment while attending school: Type of work, hours per week, etc. Part D: To be completed by department chair Scholarship recommended Amount recommended Recommended by Date (Department Chair) Reviewed by Date (Foundation Office)

6 Dean of Students Scholarships Students must submit a paragraph that addresses their qualifications for each scholarship they are applying for and explains how they meet the criteria for each scholarship. Students must make all submissions on a separate document, double-spaced in 12pt Times New Roman font, and limited to 200 words or less per scholarship. American Indian Scholarship - One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Student must be a full-time undergraduate student of Native American ethnicity at UW-Superior in junior/senior standing. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 and be a continuing student. Students must submit an essay on how to help Native American people; including the following: Student must explain how their education will benefit Native people. Student must have shown commitment to being actively involved in on-campus Native events. Student must have shown committed membership to Circle of Native Nations. Student must show proof of financial need. Optimist Club Scholarship - One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be a continuing student. Student must have been involved in on-campus/off-campus organizations (i.e. athletics, student organization, community service). Student must have set a positive example for youth/peers. Student must have shown commitment to the service of youth/peers in community activities participated in. Student must describe what they have learned through their service to youth/peers. Oluf Haugsrud Scholarship Six to Eight scholarships worth a minimum of $ will be awarded. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be a continuing student. Student must have participated in significant community service projects. Student must have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Student must describe what they have learned through their leadership experiences and projects. Joe Long Scholarship - One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 and be a continuing student. Student must have been a member of a student organization at UW-Superior. Student must have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Student must describe what they have learned through their leadership experiences and involvement in student organizations. Student must show proof of financial need. (U.S. students provide a copy of the most recent Financial Aid Award letter or a copy of the Financial Aid Award Summary from E-hive. International Students provide a letter from the International Office.) Lloyd Williams Memorial Scholarship One scholarships worth $ will be awarded to a residence hall student. Student must be a current residence hall student and a full-time student. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a continuing student. Student must be living in the residence halls for the entire academic year that the scholarship is disbursed. Student must describe what activities they have participated in as a member of the residence hall community. Student must describe what their educational and career goals are, and how this scholarship will help them to achieve these goals. **RHA and Residence Life staff members are not eligible for this scholarship.

7 William & Olga Munnings Scholarship - One scholarship worth $ will be awarded to a nontraditional student. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be a continuing student. Student must be at least 25 years of age or older and working on their first undergraduate degree. Student must have demonstrated dedication to their education and importance of education to them. Student must show involvement in Campus Life at UW-Superior and what they have learned from their experience. Student must demonstrate how they have set a positive example for youth/peers. Lambda Sigma Lambda/Sigma Sigma Sigma Scholarship Two scholarships worth a minimum of $ will be awarded to one junior and one senior who are female. Student must be an undergraduate female student at UW-Superior in junior/senior standing. Student must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 and be a continuing student. Student must be active in campus life and show commitment to enhancing campus life at UW- Superior. Student must explain what they have learned from being involved in campus life at UW-Superior. **Preference is given to applicants who are legacies of Lambda Sigma Lambda/Sigma Sigma Sigma Sororities. **The junior who receives the award for the prior academic year is eligible for the scholarship her senior year if she fulfills the above requirements. Maureen Roin Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Student must be an undergraduate at UW-Superior. Student must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 and be a continuing student. Student must have come from a socially difficult background. Student must show proof of financial need. (U.S. students provide a copy of the most recent Financial Aid Award letter or a copy of the Financial Aid Award Summary from Ehive. International Students provide a letter from the International Office.) Peggy Metzer Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded to one junior/senior female, who are the first to attend college in their family. Student must be an undergraduate female student at UW-Superior in junior/senior standing. Student must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 and be a continuing student. Student must be a female who is the first in their family to attend college. Student must describe what they have learned through their leadership experiences and projects. Student must have demonstrated dedication to their education and importance of education to them. Veteran Scholarships: Gerald Christensen Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Thomas Jorgenson Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Joseph H. Moline Scholarship Two scholarships worth $ will be awarded. Stone Memorial Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Andy Borg Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded to a veteran only. VFW Scholarship One scholarship worth $ will be awarded. Student must be a veteran or a son/daughter or **a grandson/granddaughter of a veteran (VFW scholarship only) Student must demonstrate their dedication to their education and its importance to them. Student must show their involvement in their community or campus life at UW-Superior. Student must explain their connection to military service and what it has meant to them. Student must provide verification of their service or their parent/grandparent s service in the military.