The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is now accepting student self-nominations for the following Awards and Scholarships.
To apply: Students must complete the Student Self-Nomination Form and contact two faculty members who are willing to provide letters of recommendation. Application must be submitted by January 15, 2010.
1. Lila Murphy Community and Family Services Scholarship
A monetary award ($200) to a Human Services major who has demonstrated outstanding service to the local community through voluntary involvement in programs benefiting children, youth, elderly, and/or their families.
2. Lila C. Murphy Award for Women's Equity and Leadership
A monetary ($200) award to a female student in Human Development and Family Studies acknowledging student leadership activities and/or contributions to women's equity issues.
3. Jane I. Davidson Laboratory Preschool Award
A monetary award ($200) given to a junior, senior, or Master’s student in Early Childhood Education to honor the memory of Jane I. Davidson for her extraordinary ability to teach young children and families. The student exemplifies the philosophy of the Laboratory Preschool and has demonstrated unusual desire and skill in teaching children with special needs and/or extraordinary ability to create and implement curriculum through play.
4. Alice P. Eyman Professional Development Award
A monetary award ($200) presented to a junior, senior or graduate student in Early Childhood Education. The award recipient demonstrates a strong commitment and passion for building effective partnerships with children and their families and exemplifies, through their work with children and families, the philosophy of the Laboratory Preschool. Exceptional qualities of professionalism including advocating for the needs of children and families, participating in professional growth experiences and ability to use reflection as learning tool will be considered. Criteria: Minimum index of 3.0. Student must have participated in a placement at The Laboratory Preschool at some time in his/her college career.
5. Strattner-Gregory Graduate Child Advocacy Award
A monetary award ($1,000) to a graduate student with advanced standing in Human Development and Family Studies who, by reason of scholarship ability, professional orientation, communication skills, and personal commitment shows promise of becoming a strong advocate for children.
6. The Catherine Bieber Scholarship for Academic Achievement and Leadership in Human Development and Family Studies
A monetary award ($1,000) to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement and provided leadership in human development and family studies. The award is made possible by Catherine Bieber, M.S., a former University of Delaware faculty member, Associate Dean and Acting Dean of the College of Human Services.
7. Julie Mapes Wilgen Award in Human Sexuality & Gender Studies
A monetary award ($1,000) that recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to the field of human sexuality and gender studies and who has shown an appreciation for diversity and for the betterment of society. This award honors Dr. Wilgen’s lifelong work and dedication to the field of sexuality education and family studies. The applicant must meet the following criteria:
* Undergraduate or graduate student of any major at U.D.
* Has attended U.D. for at least 1 year
* Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 as evidenced by transcript
* Demonstrated commitment to study or engage in field of human sexuality & gender studies
* Demonstrated appreciation for diversity and the betterment of society
* 2-page essay by student addressing this demonstration of commitment and appreciation
described above
* 2 letters of recommendation
The application procedure for this award differs from the other HDFS awards. The student is responsible for submitting an application packet to the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, consisting of: transcript, essay, 2 letters of recommendation and resume with student contact information by January 25th .
8. Van Camp/Remage Teacher Education Merit Award
An award ($450) to an ECE major (in 2009) who demonstrates academic ability, exhibits an ability to overcome special problems and demonstrates potential for future contributions to the field of education and the community. Other criteria: minimum index of 3.0, priority to returning female over 25 years old who meets other criteria
9. Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarships
The Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation awards the Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarships to two (2) Human Services majors in their Sophomore years who are concentrating their studies in disabilities services. The Scholarship will cover tuition, books, fees, and related expenses for their Junior and Senior years, up to $18,000 per student. The Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation is making this significant commitment in order to address the need to develop human service professionals to support youth and adults with neuro-developmental disabilities and their families. Eligibility: All student recipients must be Delaware residents. Students accepting the scholarship will sign an agreement to work in the state of Delaware for a two year period of time or repay the scholarship funds. Such employment shall commence within six (6) months from graduation at the University of Delaware. Employment must be as a human service professional whose job is to support persons with neuro-developmental disabilities and their families. The application procedure for this award differs from the other HDFS awards & scholarships. Please go to the following website to learn about the application process: http://www.hdfs.udel.edu/content/swank-scholarships Any questions can be directed to Dr. Donald Unger, Professor and Chair, Human Development and Family Studies, at unger@udel.edu.
10. Marion H. Steele Symposium
The annual interdisciplinary, scholarly conference named after Marion H. Steele (’28), a UD distinguished alumna and longtime editor of the Journal of Home Economics. The symposium focuses on families, consumer sciences, human development and communities. Students receive monetary awards and scholarly recognition for the best research papers and posters. Awards are presented for:
1st ($575) and 2nd ($300) place undergraduate papers
1st ($575) and 2nd ($300) place graduate papers
1st ($350) and 2nd ($200) place undergraduate posters
1st ($350) and 2nd ($200) place graduate posters.
In addition, the Chair’s Theme of the Year award of $575 will be awarded to the most outstanding paper (undergraduate or graduate) that contributes to the “theme of the year” as determined by the department chair. Information about submitting papers for the Marion H. Steele Symposium will appear soon on the HDFS website.
Student and Alumni of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies have been awarded many different types of scholarships, awards and honors. Some of these are listed below with the names of recent recipients.
The $1,000 award honors Dr. Wilgen’s lifelong work and dedication to the field of sexuality education and family studies. It recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to the field of human sexuality and gender studies and who has shown an appreciation for diversity and for the betterment of society. The applicant must meet the following criteria:
The Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation will be awarding Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarships in 2009 to 2 Human Services majors with Disabilities Studies minors in their Sophomore years who are concentrating their studies in disabilities services. The Scholarship will cover tuition, books, fees, and related expenses for their Junior and Senior years, up to $18,000 per student. The Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation is making this significant commitment in order to address the need to develop human service professionals to support persons with neuro-developmental disabilities and their families. All student recipients must be Delaware residents; Eligible students will be identified by the faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in their sophomore year. Students accepting the scholarship will sign an agreement to work in the state of Delaware for a two year period of time or repay the scholarship funds. Such employment shall commence within 6 months from graduation at the University of Delaware. Employment must be as a human service professional whose job is to support persons with neuro-developmental disabilities and their families. Questions can be directed to Dr. Donald Unger, Chair, Human Development and Family Studies, at unger@udel.edu. We are extremely appreciative of the generosity and forward thinking of the Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation!
The Graduate Student Travel Fund is established by the Office of the Provost to help University of Delaware graduate students attend and participate in professional conferences pertaining to their field of study. Conference travel plays an essential role in the academic growth and development of graduate students by providing opportunities for presentation of student work in a professional setting, as well as opportunities for networking and exposure to the latest academic research.
The Office of Graduate Studies is charged with the responsibility of administering funds for this purpose. The deadline for application for a travel award is one month prior to the time of travel. The student will be reimbursed upon the submission of appropriate receipts and must conform with University policy on allowable travel reimbursements.
The policies and procedures for these funds are as follows:
Exceptionally talented and highly motivated students who have clearly defined educational goals, develop individual programs of study under the direction of a faculty committee. For further information: http://www.udel.edu/deansscholar/.
The College of Education and Public Policy will offers up to ten $3,000 awards to sophomore and junior majors in the College, enabling them to do in-depth research with faculty in the College. Each Scholar will receive a stipend of $3,000 and a summer housing allowance of $500. Students will work on their projects full time for ten weeks in the summer and will continue to do three credits’ worth of research in the following academic year. The research done during the academic year may be part of the senior thesis for the Degree With Distinction or Honors Degree with Distinction. (http://www.urp.udel.edu/scholars/Default.aspx)
Service-Learning Scholarships provide highly motivated students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a service-learning project for ten weeks in the summer in a setting outside of the classroom. Scholars work in a Delaware community agency (non-profit, governmental, community-based action research, or service-based corporate activity) and simultaneously pursue academic reflection under the guidance of a UD faculty mentor. In this immersion-learning experience, students spend the bulk of their week working in the community and one-quarter of their time in academic reading, discussion, and reflection. Service-Learning Scholars receive a $3,000 stipend and an additional $500 housing allowance to enable students to participate in individual faculty-guided service-learning projects during 10 weeks in the summer. (http://www.servicelearning.udel.edu/students_scholars.html)
The annual interdisciplinary, scholarly conference named after a distinguished alumna of UD, Marion H. Steele (’28), a longtime editor of the Journal of Home Economics. The symposium focuses on families, consumer sciences, human development and communities. Students receive monetary awards and scholarly recognition for the best research presentation.
General Submission Information. Application and Submission.
Recipients of the Ratledge Family Award for Delaware Public Service must be members of the UD community. Professional staff, faculty, and students are eligible. Preference will be given to member of the College of Human Services, Education & Public Policy and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The award will be given to the person(s) who exemplifies excellence in public service to citizens in the State of Delaware. Public service contribution shall be defined to include both paid and volunteer work.
The Office of Women's Affairs makes several annual financial awards for activities related to their mission. Information about the awards programs, application instructions and deadlines can be found at: www.udel.edu/OWA/scholarshipsAndAwards.shtml
This award annually honors a select few among the 19,000 living CHEP alumni who through their achievements and commitment – have made extraordinary contributions to the fields of human services, education and public policy. Nominations are welcome at any time. In evaluating nominees, the award selection committee will consider the nominee’s career achievements and accomplishments as well as his/her commitment and service to profession, community, and the University of Delaware.
Nominations should be sent to the CHEP Dean’s Office, 106 Alison Hall West, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 (fax: 302/831-4605). Please include the nominee’s resume; newspaper or magazine clippings about the nominee are also helpful to the selection committee. The committee may contact you later for further information. Current members of the CHEP Alumni Association board of directors are not eligible for the award.
Prior students from our Department who have received awards include:
Pearl E. Stewart, Ph.D. (Class of 2003)
Rita M. Landgraf B.S. (Class of 1980)
Ruth Flexman, PhD. (Class of 1994)
Dan Hanks, Ph.D. (Class of 1995)
Nancy Wilson, Ph.D. (Class of 1995)
The purpose of this award is to recognize and promote commitment and leadership in the preprofessional/graduate student section of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
An award presented by the Delaware Association of School Administrators to a graduating senior in education who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership and character and gives promise of making a meaningful contribution to the teaching profession.
Monetary awards are presented to a full-time sophomore, junior and senior enrolled in a teacher education program. Selection is based upon outstanding scholarship and active participation in education-related activities. The student should exhibit qualities that demonstrate future promise in the field of education.
An award presented by the Delaware Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to an undergraduate teacher education student who shows evidence and promise of excellence in educational research.
Certificates are awarded to outstanding student teachers who have demonstrated their abilities as scholars, problem solvers, and partners in a classroom environment. Demonstrated abilities in planning and implementing exceptional lessons; developing rapport with children, colleagues, and parents; and incorporating suggestions and new ideas into their best teaching practices are acknowledged.
A monetary award presented to Masters and/or Ph.D. candidate(s) who are working toward graduate degrees in human development and family studies, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, or nutrition and dietetics. In addition to outstanding scholarship, the students should demonstrate potential leadership to the profession.
A monetary award presented to a senior and a junior in fashion and apparel design; hotel, restaurant and institutional management; human development and family studies; leadership; or nutrition and dietetics who possess outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership and character, plus an appreciation of the values that are basic to success in their chosen fields.
The Susan McLaughlin Scholarship is awarded annually to a student in CHEP who has demonstrated outstanding character, motivation, discipline, and promise in the pursuit of their undergraduate degree.
Scholarship is awarded annually to students enrolled in the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP). Selection is based upon academic performance and college recommendation.
Recognition of CHEP students who have achieved the highest cumulative indexes.
Selection is based on evidence of a positive working relationship with faculty and students, demonstration of leadership in the college or outside professional work and potential for contribution in student’s chosen field.
Seniors are chosen who have achieved a cumulative index of 3.5 or better with a minimum of 45 earned hours of academic work at the University and who have evidence of professional commitment.
Award given to a student in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies or a special education major in the School of Education who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need and is committed to a career working with people with developmental disabilities.
An award to a teacher education major who demonstrates academic ability, exhibits an ability to overcome special problems and demonstrates potential for future contributions to the field of education and the community.
A monetary award to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding service to the local community through voluntary involvement in programs benefiting children, youth, the elderly, and/or their families. The student also should demonstrate a commitment toward pursuing a career in the human services through involvement in such campus activities as the Community and Family Services Club.
A monetary award given to a junior, senior, or Masters student in early childhood development and education to honor the memory of Jane I. Davidson for her extraordinary ability to teach young children and families. The student exemplifies the philosophy of the Laboratory Preschool and has demonstrated unusual desire and skill in teaching children with special needs and/or extraordinary ability to create and implement curriculum through play.
A two year membership in a selected chapter of the Association for the Education of Young Children is awarded to the student who has shown leadership skills and contributed to the advancement of the goals of DAEYC.
A monetary award presented to a junior, senior or graduate student in Early Childhood Development and Education. Award recipient will be one who demonstrates a strong commitment and passion for building effective partnerships with children and families and exemplifies, through their work with children and families, the philosophy of the Laboratory Preschool. Exceptional qualities of professionalism including advocating for the needs of children and families, participating in professional growth experiences and ability to use reflection as learning tool will be considered.
A monetary award to female students in human development and family studies acknowledging student leadership activities and/or contributions to women’s equity issues.
A monetary award is given to a graduate student who has completed at least 36 hours of course work in the College Counseling concentration.
A monetary award presented for the best doctoral dissertation completed by a student in the human development and family studies Ph.D. program. Each awardee will present a seminar in the calendar year in which the prize is given.
A monetary award is given to a graduate student who has completed at least 36 hours of courses work in the Student Affairs Practice concentration.
A monetary award presented to a graduate student with advanced standing in human development and family studies who, by reason of scholarship ability, professional orientation, communication skills, and personal commitment shows promise of becoming a strong advocate for children.
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