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Scholarship and Awards Application

Each year, qualified students are encouraged to apply for one or more of the Awards/Honors/Scholarships sponsored by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The application deadline is February 15th of each year. (Wilgen Award submission deadline is January 25th.)

To apply: Complete the following application. If you apply for more than one award, complete a separate application for each award. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jennifer Vu in the Department office at 831-7355.

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Yes

Enrolled in Disabilities Studies Minor: *

Yes

Name of Award/Scholarship applying for: *

Please provide the name of Faculty Sponsor(s)/Reference(s). For ALL awards OTHER THAN the Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarships AND THE Julie Mapes Wilgen Award in Human Sexuality & Gender Studies, 1 Faculty Sponsor/Reference is required. For the Swank Human Services Disabilities Scholarship AND THE Julie Mapes Wilgen Award in Human Sexuality & Gender Studies, 2 Faculty Sponsors/References are required.

Name(s) of Faculty Sponsor/Reference(s)

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PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ask that the Faculty Sponsor(s) to submit letters of recommendation to the HDFS Honors Committee: Attention Barbara Ruane, HDFS, 111 Alison Hall West.

Upload curriculum vitae or résumé: *

Essay. Please provide an essay that documents your achievements and how they address the focus and qualifications needed for the Award/Scholarship. Include in the essay a description of yourself, and relevant experiences that could be used in rendering a decision about this scholarly award.

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FOR THE SWANK DISABILITIES SCHOLARSHIP: PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE an
Essay of Professional Aspirations attesting to your academic and professional goals and verifying how you believe these are consistent with the Swank Scholarship. Include in the essay a description of yourself, relevant experiences with persons with disabilities, a description of community service and other activities that you have had that are relevant to your professional development and could be used in rendering a decision about this scholarly award.

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