Application for the
The John McCabe Scholarship is awarded annually to motivated and high-achieving Biology and Cell Biology majors with demonstrated financial need.
Selection Criteria: Selectee must (1) be a fulltime undergraduate Biology or Cell Biology Majors at UMD; (2) be able to demonstrate financial need; and (3) maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Submit completed applications to: the Biology Department Office, 207 Swenson Science Bldg.
Name and Contact Information:
Name _____________________________________________________
Current Address ____________________________________________
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Phone Number _____________________________________________
E-mail address _____________________________________________
Student I.D. Number ________________________________________
Academic Advisor __________________________________________
Eligibility Information:
Please attach a current copy of your grade transcript. These need not be official.
Are you eligible to receive financial aid? (Note: you must be eligible for financial aid to qualify for this scholarship)
Yes ________ No ________
Please sign here to authorize Biology to verifiy this with the Financial Aid Office.
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Essay: Write a one-page essay (typed, double spaced) describing your life and career goals. Attach the essay to this cover sheet. Essays will be evaluated on clarity and writing ability as well as content.