Mike Augustin Scholarship
The Mike Augustin scholarship fund has been created in honor of the former
St. Paul Pioneer Press sports writer. Mr. Augustin covered Minnesota
sports for many years. He was especially fond of the Minnesota schools and
their emphasis on a liberal arts education.
Believing in the importance of acknowledging the fine accomplishments of
those who dedicate both time and energy in being a student, the Mike
Augustin scholarship fund is offering four $500 scholarships to qualified
applicants.
Qualification requirements include:
1) Must be going to be a Junior or Senior , full-time college status for
the enrollment year at a Minnesota College or University
2) Must have a major interest in the field of communication studies or
education;
3) Must have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or above;
Application requirements include:
1) Submit a 1 page essay that includes your goals and future
professional aspirations in your field of study. You may want to
include an experience that has been important in clarifying or
strengthening your motivation for a career in communication
studies or education.
2) Provide a current college transcript.
3) Provide one letter of recommendation.
4) Completion of included application (on back).
5) Complete applications must be received by June 1 of the
enrollment year.
6) Previous winners are not eligible.
Mike Augustin Scholarship Application
Applicant’s name:_______________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________ State: __________ Zip code: ______________
Telephone number: ________________________
College: _______________________________________________________________________________
Sex: _________
When do you expect to receive your bachelor’s degree? _______________
Which will you be in the upcoming academic year? ___ Junior ____ Senior
What is your undergraduate major? ____________________________
What is your cumulative GPA? _______
At your school, what numerical grade is equivalent to an A? ______
List any awards, honors, or scholarships you have received at the collegiate level
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List activities in which you have participated at your college that are relevant to your major interests
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* Application must be received by June 1 of the enrollment year
Entries can be mailed to:
Tom Cross
2951 132nd st. w
Apt #1
Rosemount, MN 55068
For further information, contact Tom Cross at
Phone: (651) 402-6297
Email: tom.cross75@gmail.com
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