CEHSP Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Scholarships are generally awarded in the spring for the following academic year. However, some scholarships may be offered on a different cycle. All applications are maintained for the year and students remain eligible for any scholarships for which they qualify as they are awarded through the academic year.

Scholarships available through CEHSP and its individual departments are listed below. Students who wish to be considered for scholarships must apply each year by submitting an application by the stated deadline.

An Honors Convocation is scheduled for 3:30-5:30 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2008, to honor and recognize CEHSP scholarship recipients.

In addition to the scholarships listed on this page, CEHSP students are also eligible for campus scholarships. Information and application materials can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/fareg/scholar_Current_Students.htm.

Application Instructions

Print the Scholarship Application form, provide all information requested, and indicate the scholarships for which you are applying. You only need to submit one application packet regardless of the number of scholarships for which you apply.

A complete application should include:

• Current resume (include specific information about work experience, extra-curricular activities, leadership experiences, etc.)
• Letter of application that includes why you have chosen your major (career plans), how you are financing your college education (e.g., work, loans, grants, etc.; be specific); and any other information about yourself that would be of interest to the selection committee.
• A current APAS report.

Submit a complete application packet BY FEBRUARY 18, 2008 to Monica Scheflo:

• Drop off location:
  • Bohannon Hall 123
• Mail:
  • CEHSP
  • Attn Monica Scheflo
  • 125 BohH, 1207 Ordean Crt
  • Duluth, MN 55812
• Recipients will be notified by April 2, 2008.
• Contact Monica Scheflo at 218-726-7665 or mschefl1@d.umn.edu with any questions.

Student note: if you need and will request reference letters from faculty, please complete the Student Reference Request Form for the faculty member.

Undergraduate Scholarships

College of Education and Human Service Professions

Bohannon Merit Scholarship

• This scholarship is awarded to junior students with majors in the College of Education and Human Service Professions. Selection is based on:
  • (1) cumulative GPA
  • (2) GPA within the major
  • (3) performance in extra-curricular activities (service or professional)
  • (4) performance in community involvements
  • (5) favorable work experiances
  • (6) departmental recommendations.
• Financial need is not a factor. Attach an additional page to the application providing information on items 3 through 5 of the Bohannon Merit selection criteria.

Goldfine

• This is a campus wide scholarship awarded to full time students that rank in the top 5 percent of their class. This scholarship is typically awarded during summer from a list of eligible students from the College. If you would like to be considered for the Goldfine scholarship, please indicate with a check mark next to Goldfine Scholarship on the application form. Scholarship applications will be used to select from the list of eligible students.

Overman

• This is a campus wide scholarship awarded to full time students that rank in the top 5 percent of their class. This scholarship is typically awarded during summer from a list of eligible students from the College. If you would like to be considered for the Goldfine scholarship, please indicate with a check mark next to Goldfine Scholarship on the application form. Scholarship applications will be used to select from the list of eligible students.

Communication Science Disorders (CSD)

Edwin H. Eddy Foundation Scholarship

• Awarded to seniors and graduate students in Communication Science and Disorders. Minimum overall grade point average of 3.3 required. Recipients must agree to volunteer their time to a local high school to help in recruiting efforts in the CSD program. Please see Michelle Tessier in BohH 221 if you are interested in this scholarship.

Lions Club Scholarship

• Awarded to a promising audiologist in their Junior year of enrollment. A second, additional application is required for this scholarship. (Lions application as a Word file) or (Lions application as a PDF file).

Education

All Education scholarships are for students who have been admitted to a licensure program.

Frederick W. Hart

• Awarded to a full- time student entering Junior year of study in K-12 Education. Must be in good academic standing.

Ann Borken

• Full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education entering his/her junior year of study. The student shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrate a financial need.

Jerry and Louise Chernagoy

• Full time junior Elementary Education student with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

June B. Hendrickson

• Awarded to a graduate of Hibbing High School who was in the top 20% of his/her graduating class. The scholarship is for a full-time, junior elementary education or mathematics education major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship is renewable in the student's senior year.

Marvin and Judy Hoops

• Awarded in alternate years by the Department of Education and the College of Science and Engineering. Full-time junior or senior year student, with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Application should describe special needs regarding financial assistance. Available academic year 2008/2009, accepting applications at this time.

Stephen Somsen

• Full-time junior Elementary Education student of high moral character, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and who participates in extracurricular university activities. Financial need must be demonstrated by use of FAFSA.

Ruth Widstrom

• Full-time Elementary Education student of Scandinavian background with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awarded during Block One. Financial need must be demonstrated by use of FAFSA. Indicate ethnic heritage in letter of apllication.

Elva C. Moore

• Outstanding junior Early Childhood student.

Frank L. Kernick

• Mathematics majors who are also in the Educational Technology Certificate Program.

Gust and Dagny Bohlin

• Full-time junior or senior year Education student in good academic standing. Preference given to those with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

John Jurkovich

• Full-time junior or senior Education students, with a record of academic excellence. Financial need must be demonstrated by use of the FAFSA. Recipient of this scholarship is determined by the donor. An additional application form (Jurkovich application as a Word file) or (Jurkovich application as a PDF file) is required for consideration of this Scholarship. Submit with the CEHSP application packet. Deadline for turning in FAFSA report is March 25.

Allen Willman

• Any highly motivated, full time Education major in good academic standing.

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)

Jerry and Louise Chernagoy

• Full time junior Health Education student with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Henry and Maryalyce Kaczkowski Scholarship

• Dedicated to supporting an undergraduate student majoring in Physical Education while fulfilling his/her student teaching requirements.

Hans August Burmeister Hicks Memorial Scholorship

• Full-time student in good academic standing, having demonstrated financial need and a concentration in outdoor/ environmental education. Awarded by the Outdoor Program.

Richard and Carol Flint Scholarship

• Pursuing degree in environmental education; environmental studies, and/or biology or earth science at UMD. Have a demonstrated leadership ability, be in good academic standing. Be able to describe "special" needs with regards to financial assistance. Students from Northern Minnesota & northwestern Wisconsin are favored.

Ken Gilbertson Leadership Award

• Awarded to UMD students involved with the Outdoor Program, recipients do not need to be majoring in outdoor education or related field. Awarded by the Outdoor Program.

Matt Link Outstanding Outdoor Educator Award/Ryan Scholarship

• Outdoor/Environmental undergraduate or graduate student. A Recreation-Outdoor Education major or a Teaching Life Sciences major with Environmental Education concentration or a Teaching Earth & Space Sciences with Environmental Education Concentration. Active participant in the outdoor program with a promise as a future outdoor educator.

Psychology

Psychology Legacy Scholarship

• Awarded to Psychology majors, especially students seeking new careers or returning from a gap in their careers.

Iver Bogen and Jane Maddy Scholarship

• Awarded to a Junior Psychology major (62-86 credits) with at least an overall GPA of 3.00 and at least a Psychology coursework GPA of 3.50. This scholarship honors Dr.'s Bogen and Maddy who retired from the Department of Psychology after years of award winning teaching and dedication to UMD students. Include, in your letter of application, a statement about your goals after graduation and how you will benefit from this scholarship.

Kamal Gindy Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded to a Psychology Major entering his/her junior year (having at least 48 credits) or senior year (62-86 credits). Must be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits/semester), have a UMD cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a Psychology coursework GPA of 3.25. Eligible applicants must indicate in their statements about their goals how they embody Dr. Kamal Gindy's spirit of helping people (e.g., helping their peers through peer advising, tutoring or improving their communities through volunteering, community activism or arts.) Please also indicate how you will benefit from this schoalarship.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate School students are eligible to apply for scholarships distributed from the Twin Cities campus. More information at the Graduate Fellowship Office.

Communication Science Disorders (CSD)

Edwin H. Eddy Foundation Scholarship

• Awarded to seniors and graduate students in Communication Science and Disorders. Minimum overall grade point average of 3.3 required. Recipients must agree to volunteer their time to a local high school to help in recruiting efforts in the CSD program. Please see Michelle Tessier in BohH 221 if you are interested in this scholarship.

Robert F. Pierce Scholarship for Academic Excellence

• Awarded to the top incoming graduate student. No application process is required. The student receiving this scholarship is not eligible for the Edwin H. Eddy Scholarship.

Minority Scholarships

• High ability, non-resident, non-reciprocity graduate students. Department applies for the funds on behalf of the student and the student must be a resident of the United States.

Fellowship and Block Grants

• The Department will offer fellowships to students ranking at the top of the graduate applicant pool. Students are automatically considered for a fellowship or block grant award with their completed Graduate school application.

Social Work

Social work scholarships are available to graduate level students only. Application information is available at the Department of Social Work's Admission & Fellowship Information page.

Fellowships and Block Grants

• Offered to students ranking at the top of the graduate applicant pool. Additional fellowships available at the Graduate Fellowship Office.

Will Dodge Memorial

• Supports students in their efforts to develop grass roots community organizing skills.

Peggy L. Scheller

• MSW student in good academic standing with interest in rural outreach services.

Don & Sylvia Schmid American Indian Child Welfare Leaders Scholarship

• Supports American Indian students in the Master of Social Work program.