The University Memorial Center (UMC) is CU’s student union and a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. As the heart of campus we support academic success by providing opportunities for student involvement, leadership development, and entertainment in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We value diversity, sustainability, engaging with the community, and quality facilities and services as an auxiliary department and in collaboration with
CU Student Government and the Division of Student Affairs.
$1,000 Awards for UMC Student Employees
Name:
Student ID #:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Status: (Circle one) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student
G.P.A: (also submit unofficial transcript):
UMC Department of employment and dates of employment:
Expected semester of graduation?
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Awarded scholarships are applied to your next two semesters of enrollment (Fall and Spring).
If you are graduating in Spring 2016, the funds will be applied to your current account and any remaining funds will be sent to you from the Bursar’s Office.
Requirements
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Current CU Boulder student in good standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA (must submit unofficial transcript for verification).
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Currently enrolled for at least 9 credit hours (at least 6 credit hours for grad students).
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Currently employed by the UMC (minimum of one semester’s employment, paid out of UMC
Payroll). Official start date, as recorded in Kronos, with the UMC must be on or before
October 18, 2015.
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Completion of essay and application, and submittal of two letters of recommendation.

Essay Topic
One page, typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins
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What have you gained by working at the UMC? How has your position at the UMC helped you grow?
Letters of Recommendation
Use the attached form and submit two (2) letters with your application. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope with your (the applicant’s) name on the front of the envelope.
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One reference must be from a supervisor at the UMC.
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Second reference can be from another supervisor, co-worker, professor, or other individual who can speak to your work and contributions to the UMC.
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References may be contacted by the Scholarship Committee.
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References should not be related to you, the applicant.
All scholarship awards go through the CU Scholarship Office and the Bursars’ Office. Graduating seniors will receive their award as part of any refund they are due at graduation.
Checklist for completed application:
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Front page of this packet (applicant information)
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Essay
 Unofficial Transcript
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Two Letters of Recommendation (use attached form and in a sealed envelope or emailed from the recommender to lisa.grove@colorado.edu
by the deadline)

The University Memorial Center (UMC) is CU’s student union and a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. As the heart of campus we support academic success by providing opportunities for student involvement, leadership development, and entertainment in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We value diversity, sustainability, engaging with the community, and quality facilities and services as an auxiliary department and in collaboration with
CU Student Government and the Division of Student Affairs.
Letter of Recommendation
Recommender’s name:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Scholarship applicant’s name:
Your relationship to applicant:
Co-worker Supervisor
Other (please describe):
Collaborator
SUPERVISORS, please answer questions 1 and 3
1.
In 200 words or less, please describe a specific contribution this person has made while working at the UMC. How has the UMC benefited from his/her employment?
SECOND SUPERVISOR, CO-WORKERS, COLLABORATORS, and OTHERS, please answer questions 2 and 3.
2.
In 200 words or less, please describe how the applicant helps to fulfill the UMC’s mission.
3.
Are there any other points you’d like the scholarship committee to consider when reviewing the applicant?

The University Memorial Center (UMC) is CU’s student union and a living memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of Colorado veterans. As the heart of campus we support academic success by providing opportunities for student involvement, leadership development, and entertainment in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We value diversity, sustainability, engaging with the community, and quality facilities and services as an auxiliary department and in collaboration with
CU Student Government and the Division of Student Affairs.
Letter of Recommendation
Recommender’s name:
Organization:
Phone:
Email:
Scholarship applicant’s name:
Your relationship to applicant:
Co-worker Supervisor
Other (please describe):
Collaborator
SUPERVISORS, please answer questions 1 and 3
1.
In 200 words or less, please describe a specific contribution this person has made while working at the UMC. How has the UMC benefited from his/her employment?
SECOND SUPERVISOR, CO-WORKERS, COLLABORATORS, and OTHERS, please answer questions 2 and 3.
2.
In 200 words or less, please describe how the applicant helps to fulfill the UMC’s mission.
3.
Are there any other points you’d like the scholarship committee to consider when reviewing the applicant?