Award:
Specific application requirements:
Gail W. Compton
Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Dr. Gail Compton, a Communication Professor for 30 years,
retired from EMU in1999. This scholarship was established in
his memory (2003) to help a new or returning first generation
EMU undergraduate student majoring in Communication and
Theatre Arts. Estimated value: one-time award $450.
(1) Applicant must write an additional 1-2 page essay about the college
experience and address the significance of being a first generation
undergraduate student.
(2) Include a brief resume of academic history and honors, employment
experience, special recognition, and volunteer activities.
(3) Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Mark S. Gallup
Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Established in 2013 in memory of Communication Lecturer
Mark S. Gallup, this scholarship is awarded to a junior or
senior (full or part-time) undergraduate EMU student who is
age 23 or older and enrolled in a CMTA program. Estimated
value: one-time award $400.
(1) Applicant must write an additional 1-2 page essay about the value of your
college experience and CMTA degree.
(2) Include a brief resume of academic history and honors, employment
experience, special recognition, and volunteer activities.
(3) Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Worth H. Kramer
Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the legacy of
Worth Kramer, president and general manager of Detroit radio
station WJR in the 1950s and 60s, and is designated to assist
CMTA undergraduate students, with a preference to those
pursuing a career in radio broadcasting. Estimated value: up
to three, one-time awards of $1,000.
(1) Applicant must write an additional 1-2 page essay about your professional
goals, include aspirations to pursue a career in radio broadcasting.
(2) Include a brief resume of academic history and honors, employment
experience, special recognition, and volunteer activities.
(3) Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Julia Catherine Niswender
Endowed TWIN
Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 2013 in memory of Julia
Niswender, an EMU student who was pusuing a degree in
Electronic Media and Film Studies when her life was taken.
The memorial scholarship is awarded to a twin – or a multiple
– undergraduate EMU student in any field of study. Estimated
value: one-time award of $500.
(1) Applicant must write an additional 1-2 page essay about what it means to be
a twin or multiple. Include photo of self and sibling(s).
(2) Include a brief resume of academic history and honors, employment
experience, special recognition, and volunteer activities.
(3) Applicant should have at least a 2.5 GPA.
(4) If a twin or multiple does not apply or is not eligible in any given year, this
scholarship may be awarded to any CMTA student who is interested in social
media and/or broadcasting with at least a 2.5 GPA. These applicants must apply
with an essay about their interest in social media and/or broadcasting.
Rev. Clarence Rivers
Mentorship Award
This award was established in honor of EMU professor and
Theatre Director, Ken Stevens, at his retirement (2014). The
scholarship is named for his first mentor, Rev. Rivers and is
designated to assist a student who has aged out of the foster
care system or is a graduate of a school within the cities of
Detroit or Cincinncati. Additional preference given to a student
with a major or minor in theatre or music. Estimated value:
one-time award of $500 with the ability to re-apply.
(1) Applicant must write an additional 1-2 page essay that reflects upon the
impact of a personal mentor. Please identify your high school and city of
graduation, and/or chronicle your time in the foster care system.
(2) Include a brief resume of academic history and honors, employment
experience, special recognition, and volunteer activities.
(3) Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need.
APPLICATION ON BACK —>
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship:
APPLICATION
Due to the CMTA Department, 124 Quirk, by April 1 for the following academic year.
Please accept my APPLICATION for (check all applicable):
EMUCMTA
______Gail W. Compton Memorial Endowed Scholarship ______Mark S. Gallup Memorial Endowed Scholarship
______Worth H. Kramer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
COMMUNICATION, MEDIA & THEATRE ARTS
______Julia Catherine Niswender Endowed TWIN Scholarship
______Rev. Clarence Rivers Mentorship Award
Name: ________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
124 Quirk, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Office: 734.487.3130 Fax: 734.487.3443
emich.edu/cmta
Student number:_________________ E-mail: ______________________@emich.edu
Permanent Address:______________________________________________________
# and Street
City State Zip
Local Address:__________________________________________________________
# and Street City State Zip
Phone: (_____) ______________________
Date of Birth: ___________________
Additional student information:
Cumulative EMU grade point average: __________ as of semester _____________
Credit hours completed ___________ as of semester ____________ Anticipated graduation semester ____________
Declared major: _________________________________Declared minor: __________________________________
Check additional material submitted with this application:
_______ Brief resume _______Applicable essay
I understand that I must meet all the eligibility requirements and complete the application requirements
to be considered for this scholarship. If I am the recipient of the award, it will be applied to my student
account upon verification of my eligibility. I further understand that this award may impact some loan
programs and if an adjustment is made, I will be notified by Financial Aid.
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date:______________
My signature provides my permission to verify the accuracy of my academic
history related to this scholarship application and selection process.
EMU’s Communication, Media & Theare Arts Department
is pleased to offer five student scholarships. Inside is a
list of the the criteria and application requirements for
each scholarship.
A general application is on the back of the brochure.
Student applicants must complete the general application
as well as the additional requirements for the desired
scholarship. Please note that all scholarships require an
essay and brief resume to be considered for an award.
The annual application deadline is April 1 for the following
academic year. The scholarship award is placed on the
recipient’s student account, 50% in the fall and 50% in the
winter term of the award year.
If you are involved in EMU Forensics and/or EMU Theatre, contact
these programs for additional scholarship and award opportunities.
Created 9/2014