SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
General Criteria
for FCS Scholarship Applicants
2014-2015
1.
Demonstrate high academic achievement. Overall grade point average (average of both
MSU and any transfer credits) of 3.00 or higher required.
2.
Be a declared, enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits/semester) major in the Department of
Family Consumer Science.
3.
Demonstrate evidence of the following qualities: responsibility, leadership, motivation,
communication skills, ability to work with others, and potential for professional growth.
4.
Provide a brief, typed statement of involvement in FCS Department, educational and
professional goals, and how a scholarship would further those goals (see page 2, #4).
5.
Provide written assurance that if a recipient of a scholarship, he or she will remain
enrolled on a full-time basis, strive to maintain high academic achievement, and continue
to pursue a major in the Department (see page 3).
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APPLICATION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
wthin the
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
2014-2015
1. Name _________________________________________ Tech ID ___________________
Area of Concentration in Family Consumer Science: ________________________________
Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________________
Semester credits completed ____________ Overall GPA_____________________________
Anticipated graduation (month and year) _________________________________________
Local Address _________________________________ Phone _______________________
_________________________________Email________________________
2. Attach a current transcript (unofficial ok) of your college record/s.
3. List three references and ask each one to complete the Recommendation Permission Form (page
5) and one of the attached recommendation forms (print copies). At least one reference must be
your academic major advisor or a faculty member in your area of concentration. It is your
responsibility to make certain that all recommendations are returned to the Family Consumer
Science Office by the application deadline.
References _____________________ _____________________ _____________________
4. On a separate sheet, please write a statement describing your involvement in the FCS
Department, your educational and professional goals, and how a scholarship would further
those goals. The statement should be word-processed and no more than two pages.
5. Attach a resumé which includes your extra- and co-curricular activities. Include past and current
employment, and campus and community organizations in which you are active. If you have held
positions of leadership or if you have received special recognitions or awards, please note.
6. Review and sign the attached “Statement of Understanding” (page 3).
7. Attach the Recommendation/Reference Form (page 5) with the information filled out and signed by
the applicant.
Return the application and attachments to:
Family Consumer Science Office – Wiecking B-102, by March 7, 2014 at 12 noon
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APPLICATION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
within the
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE
2014-2015
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I understand that only the Scholarship Committee will view the contents of this application.
I understand that if I become a recipient of a scholarship from the Department of Family Consumer
Science: 1) I will continue to pursue a major in this department at Minnesota State University,
Mankato; 2) I will strive to maintain high academic achievement; 3) I will maintain full-time student
status (12 or more credits) each semester the scholarship is awarded.
______________________________________
Date _______________
RETURN APPLICATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS TO:
Family Consumer Science Department Office by March 7, 2014 at 12 noon
Wiecking Center B-102
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SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION
2014-2015
Please return to the
Department of Family Consumer Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato
102 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001
by March 7, 2014 at 12 noon
RECOMMENDATION FOR:
____________________________________________________
(Name of Scholarship Applicant)
Please rate this Applicant
With respect to the following:
Excellent
Very
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
No
Info.
Intellectual ability
Responsibility, dependability
Potential for academic and professional growth
Leadership
Ability to work with others
Motivation
Oral communication skills
Writing Skills
Please add any comments you think should be considered in an evaluation of the applicant.
Length of time you have known candidate ________________________________________________________
In what capacity? ____________________________________________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________________________________________________
Name (Please type or print) ___________________________________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________________________________________________
Department or organization ____________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number ___________________________________________________________________________
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Minnesota State University Mankato
Family Consumer Science Department
Recommendation/Reference Permission Form
A student must give written permission to each person from whom they request a
recommendation. Please have each person (whether employed at MSU or not) print their name
and organization in the blanks below. You must then sign and date it. Attach this completed
form to your scholarship application.
Your name (please print)
I have requested a recommendation from __________________________________ of
________________________________ and give permission for him/her to complete a written
or verbal recommendation for me. This agreement is valid until revoked in writing.
Signed (by student)
___ Date
I have requested a recommendation from __________________________________ of
________________________________ and give permission for him/her to complete a written
or verbal recommendation for me. This agreement is valid until revoked in writing.
Signed (by student)
____
___ Date
I have requested a recommendation from __________________________________ of
________________________________ and give permission for him/her to complete a written
or verbal recommendation for me. This agreement is valid until revoked in writing.
Signed (by student)
___ Date
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