CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT
LOUISE A. WILLIAMS AND JANE McNAMARA
ENDOWED SCHOLARHSIP – MAJOR OF THE YEAR
The Louise A. Williams and Jane McNamara Endowed Scholarship, established in 2003, serves to recognize
and honor deserving undergraduate students majoring within the Department of Physical Education and Sport
who have demonstrated excellence during their collegiate careers at Central Michigan University. Louise A.
Williams and Jane McNamara came to CMU during World War II, taking positions in the Health, Physical
Education, and Recreation Department where they coached women’s athletics and specialized in teacher
education for women planning careers in physical education.
The Selection Committee will consist of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Student Advisory
Committee. The selected students will have their name engraved on a plaque located within the Department of
Physical Education and Sport. A dollar amount will be given but is to be determined based upon the amount the
endowment has generated.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicant must be in their junior or senior year of study. Applicant must submit an unofficial copy of
their transcript (available from Warriner 212) with their application.
2. Applicant must have a signed major within the Department of Physical Education and Sport.
Applicant must submit a copy of their signed major with their application.
3. Applicant must submit a current résumé.
4. Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 overall grade point average.
5. First preference will be given to a student who is a resident of Isabella county.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. University academic performance (grade point average)
2. University leadership/Non-university leadership
3. Statement of career goals
4. University recognition
5. University co-curricular activities
6. Quality of application (i.e., endorsement forms, application)
Application Procedure:
1. Application for award is attached.
2. Submit application (including attachments as mentioned above) and two (2) endorsement forms by
Monday November 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to:
Student Advisory Committee
Central Michigan University, HPB 2212
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
3. Selection of award winner will be determined by the Department of Physical Education and Sport
Student Advisory Committee.
4. All candidates will be notified on Monday, December 6th.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT
LOUISE A. WILLIAMS AND JANE McNAMARA
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP – MAJOR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION
Name:
Last
First
Middle
Local Address:
Street
City
State
Zip
Street
City
State
Zip
)
Home Phone: (
)
Home Address:
Local Phone: (
E-mail Address:
Academic Hours
Overall
Completed*:
GPA:
Major GPA:
(*applicant must include an unofficial copy of their transcript)
Class Standing (please check one):
Junior
Senior
Major within the Department of Physical Education and Sport*(please check one):
Physical Education (teaching)
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Sports Studies
(*applicant must include a copy of their signed major)
Please respond to the following items. You may attach additional sheets, if necessary, but please be concise
in your answers.
1. State your career goals.
2. List your work and volunteer experiences related to your chosen career path.
3. List professional growth experiences (i.e., conferences, seminars, workshops) related to your major in the
Department of Physical Education and Sport at Central Michigan University.
4. List co-curricular activities that you participated in while at Central Michigan University.
5. List any recognition you have received as a student at Central Michigan University.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
LOUISE A. WILLIAMS AND JANE McNAMARA
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP – MAJOR OF THE YEAR
ENDORSEMENT FORM
Candidates Name _____________________________________________________________
Please circle the number corresponding with your observation of behaviors about the candidate.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
1. Displays good judgment in dealing with individuals and situations……..1
2
3
4
5
2. Demonstrates initiative…………………………………………………...1
2
3
4
5
3. Demonstrates motivation, positive attitude and passion for
future profession……………………………………………………1
2
3
4
5
4. Interacts well with and respectful of peers and faculty…………………..1
2
3
4 5
5. Ability to excel inside the academic classroom…………………………..1
2
3
4 5
6. Candidate demonstrates/possesses strongly desired attributes such as:
Work Ethic…………………………………………………………1
2
3
4 5
7. Candidate demonstrates/possesses strongly desired attributes such as:
Dependability/Responsibility………………………………………1
2
3
4 5
8. Candidate demonstrates/possesses strongly desired attributes such as:
Integrity inside and outside classroom……………………………..1
2
3
4 5
9. This student would be a good candidate for the Williams/McNamara
Scholarship Award…………….........................................................1
2
3
4 5
Signature______________________________ Title_______________________________
*One Endorsement Form must be filled out by a PES Department faculty member and the other may be filled out by any
CMU faculty or staff.