Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship SFA Campus Recreation Department Student Employee Scholarship Information and Instructions The Campus Recreation Department exists to provide varied recreational opportunities that enhance the quality of life for the members of Stephen F. Austin State University. The Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship was established in 2011 to provide financial assistance in the amount of $1,000 for tuition and books ($500 in Fall, $500 in Spring) to one (1) undergraduate or graduate (non GA) student employee who upholds the values of our department in his or her work. Dr. Worsham was the Intramural Department Director at SFA for 43 years prior to the creation of the Campus Recreation Department. He was the keystone to the Intramural Department for more than four decades, and his dedication and lasting impact is something that we will celebrate for decades to come with the creation of this scholarship. Under Dr. Worsham, intramural sports flourished to the highest numbers the program has ever seen. Thousands of students spent nights playing on the intramural fields, in the HPE, and around campus over Dr. Worsham's tenure. The strong intramural tradition lives on through our current sport offerings, THE intramural champ shirt and the contact we have with former student athletes in the program, and we are privileged to honor him with this scholarship. Who is eligible to apply? SFA students who: • Are current employees of the Campus Recreation Department • Have worked for the department since August 2015 or prior • Are pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in any major at SFA • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of the application • Are enrolled as a full-­‐time student (12 or more credit hours for undergraduate students, 9 or more credit hours for graduate students) What criteria will be considered for awarding of the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship? • Compelling, thoughtful, genuine and thorough essay response • Expected graduation date • Level of dedication to the department • Level of dedication to SFA • Willingness to serve on the Departmental Alumni Relations Committee • Recipient will remain employed for academic year in which scholarship is awarded o Exceptions can be made for special circumstances Applications are available online at www.sfasu.edu/campusrec/314.asp. You may also contact Sarah Kouliavtsev at 936-­‐468-­‐5844, KouliavtSG@sfasu.edu. Application Submission Instructions: • Deadline for application is 5:00pm on Friday, April 22, 2016. Award will be announced at End of Year Banquet on Sunday, May 1, 2016. • Complete and sign application, including a professional resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • Mail, fax, or drop off application to Main Administrative Office in Student Recreation Center, including application, essays, and letters of reference. Sarah Kouliavtsev Promotions & Sponsorships Coordinator PO Box 13016, SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Phone: 936-­‐468-­‐5844 Fax: 936-­‐468-­‐7052 Email: KouliavtSG@sfasu.edu Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship Application for 2016-­‐2017 Academic Year Personal Information First Name: ________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________ CID #: ________________________ Phone Number: __________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________________ Education Academic Major or course of study: _______________________________________________________ College: _______________ Degree Sought: ________________________________________ Current GPA at SFA: _________________ Credit Hours Completed as of December 2015: __________ Anticipated hours of enrollment for Fall 2016: __________ Expected Graduation Date: __________________________ Anticipated status for Fall 2016 semester at SFA: _____________________ References You must provide two letters of reference. One must be from a supervisor from Campus Recreation and one from outside of Campus Recreation. You must submit those letters with the completed application. You may also list up to two other optional character references. These may include professors, community assistants, staff members, co-­‐workers etc. Name: __________________________ Title: __________________________ Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: __________________________ Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________________ I certify that all information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the contents of this application are subject to verification and if found untrue will result in disqualification from considerations. Applicant Signature: Date: Essay Questions Please complete each essay in a thoughtful, genuine and compelling manner. Max of 500 words per response 1. Describe in detail a success story of how your employment at Campus Recreation has benefited you
personally.
2. Give 3 examples of how your employment at Campus Recreation will benefit you in your professional
career.
3. Provide an example of a time when you were faced with a challenge or obstacle in your employment at
Campus recreation and what did you learn as a result of the situation?