Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship
2016-2017
Purpose: The Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship will provide scholarship support to at least one
undergraduate researcher at Texas Tech University. An undergraduate researcher is
defined as a current Texas Tech University undergraduate student engaged in a research
project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The 2016-2017 scholarship award(s) is
$500 per student, with $250 dispersed in the fall semester and $250 dispersed in the
spring semester. Applications will be reviewed by the Center for Active Learning and
Undergraduate Engagement (CALUE) Advisory Committee. The recipient will be
recognized during the Center’s annual spring banquet on March 31, 2016. Criteria: • Current Texas Tech undergraduate student engaged in a research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor • Full-­‐time student, as defined by Texas Tech University (TTU) • In good academic standing with TTU • Eligible to receive scholarship funding Application process: Applicants must submit all completed scholarship documents to the Center for Active Learning and
Undergraduate Engagement by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016. Include the scholarship application, essay responses, and one letter of recommendation from the student’s current undergraduate research faculty mentor. Center for Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement PO Box 41010 Lubbock, TX 79409 806.742.1095 (office) **Administration Building #233 Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky: Sarah Christine Kulkofsky, began working at Texas Tech University as an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies in 2007. During her time at TTU she excelled in her position and received many accolades. “Dr. K” as students often referred to her, truly loved research, her students and instilled her thirst for knowledge in them. Dr. Kulkofsky passed away at the age of 30, on January 13, 2011. Texas Tech University students, faculty, and staff established the Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship in her honor. Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2016 Date______________________________ R Number__________________________________________ Date of Birth____________________________________________ Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Local Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Primary Phone Number____________________________ Alternate Phone Number_____________________________ TTU Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Classification (Check One) Freshman _________ Sophomore _________ Junior _________ Senior _________ Current Major/ Minor ___________________________________ Cumulative GPA __________________________________ Have you completed your 2016-2017 FAFSA? YES __________ NO __________ Are you considered a first generation college student? YES __________ NO __________ Please check any of the programs you are currently affiliated with: Center for Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement ________ SACNAS ________ TTU CISER) ________ TTU/Honors College ________ Other: ________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor (FM) First Name: ____________________________________Last Name:___________________________ FM phone number: _____________________________FM Email Address: _________________________________________ Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2016 Please list any scholastic awards you have received in the past two years: Please list your extracurricular activities: Please type your answers to the following essay questions in a separate document and attach it to this application. (Maximum response 300 words per essay) 1) Describe your current undergraduate research project; include topic, research interest, and
length of time involved in your research project.
2) How will the Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky scholarship contribute to your undergraduate research
experience at TTU?
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is true. Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Please return this application to the Center for Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement located in the Administration Building #233. Applications received after the application deadline will not be accepted. Application checklist: ü Completed Scholarship Application (2 pages total) ü Response to (2) essay questions ü Faculty Mentor Letter of Recommendation Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Scholarship Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2016