Pre-Professional Health Science Scholarship Application
Student Name ________________________________________________________
M#:
Cumulative GPA:
Permanent Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone: (Home)
(Cell)
MTSU Email Address:
Major:
Concentration:
Pre Professional Program:
Scholarship for which you are applying:
Semester and year you plan to graduate: ____________________________________
1. Aaron and Clara Todd Pre-Dental Scholarship is awarded to a junior pre-dental student with a minimum overall
GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 3.0 GPA in core science courses. Participation in extracurricular activities such as Delta Delta
Sigma and a demonstration of qualities integral to the pursuit of a dental career are considered in awarding this
scholarship.
2. Robert Brent Cook Memorial Scholarship is awarded to junior or senior pre-medical students with proven
academics and financial need. Preference is given to students from Williamson County.
3. Drs. Creighton and Elizabeth Rhea II is awarded to a Pre Professional Health student with less than 30
credit hours who has successfully completed CHEM 1110 and either BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 with a B or
better in each course. Applicants must have earned at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full time and
in good standing.
4. Albert L. and Ethel Carver Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded equally between pre-medicine and prepharmacy students. Award is based upon a minimum of 60 completed semester hours and successful completion of
Organic Chemistry I. Preference is given to candidates with a 3.5 or higher GPA and participation in extracurricular
activities.
5. Walter Chitwood Annual Scholarship is awarded to a junior or above student with proven academics and leadership
qualities. The successful candidate will possess an overall GPA minimum of 3.0 out of 4.0. They must be a Pre- Dentistry
student, in good standing with the University, and enrolled Full Time.
6. Roberson-Beauregard Science Scholarship is awarded to a Pre Medical or Pre Dental student. Candidates
must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered. Priority will be given to a candidate who has family responsibilities
outside of their academic obligations and candidates must address these responsibilities in their essay.
7. Angela White Pre Medical Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a full time student who has completed their first year
and General Chemistry. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0. The student should also be able to
demonstrate financial need.
If you are applying for multiple scholarships a separate
application must be submitted for each one.
For your application to be considered you must include all of the following materials:
__ A completed Scholarship Application.
__ A letter explaining why you are applying for the scholarship and how you plan to use it.
__ A current copy of your OFFICIAL transcript. (Photocopies are acceptable)
Please place ALL of the application materials together in one envelope and bring it to the PreProfessional Health Sciences Advising Center in KUC room 316. The deadline for submitting
applications is Friday, February 26, 2016.
If you choose to mail your application materials you may do so using the address below noting that
applications must be received by the deadline:
Pre-Professional Health Science Advising Center
Middle Tennessee State University
Attn: Scholarship Applications
MTSU Box Box 66
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Frequently asked Questions:
1. What should I discuss in my letter?
The letter that is required for each scholarship is one of the most important items in your
application. In most cases this is the only way that the committee reviewing your application will
be able to determine if you should receive an award. Be sure to read the description for each
scholarship to ensure that you are providing what is required. You are encouraged to discuss the
ways in which this scholarship will help you achieve your academic goals. We also suggest you
discuss any extracurricular activities you are involved in. A good starting point is usually why you
became interested in your intended career path and what are your long and short term goals.
2. Where do I get a copy of my Official Transcript?
You can obtain your transcript from the MT One Stop.
3. My GPA is close to the minimum required - can I still apply?
Unfortunately no, you must meet all of the requirements of the scholarship to be considered.
Completed applications must be received by Friday, February 26,
2016. Incomplete applications or applications received after the above
date will not be considered.