2015 Huxley College
Scholarship Application
Applicant Last Name
First Name
M.I.
Student Number
2015 Huxley College Scholarships and Criteria
This spring, Huxley College of the Environment will award more than $20,000 in scholarships to our students for the 2015-16
academic year. Please review the scholarship criteria and check the one(s) that you wish to apply for. Then fill out the following
pages and return all materials to ES 539 or email to Kara.Franklin@wwu.edu by Friday, April 10, 2015.
Note: Huxley College requires each applicant to write a one-page statement that (a) describes educational and career goals; (b) addresses
scholarship-specific topics, as noted in the scholarship-specific criteria below; and (c) states how the scholarship-specific criteria are met.
Applying?
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Scholarship Name
Scholarship-Specific Criteria
Congressman Al Swift
Endowment
Alumni Association Leader
Scholarship
Bess Fosse Scholarship in
Environmental Studies
Scholarships for students in the Huxley College of Environmental Studies
at WWU.
Funds to be awarded to Huxley College students at the discretion of the
Dean.
Financial need. Statement should include a description of career plans
and how those plans will have a positive impact on the environment.
Academic promise and demonstrated financial need. Preference given
to members of an underrepresented population and first generation
college/college-bound students.
Junior class standing. GPA of 3.3 or higher. Financial need. Preference
given to a diverse candidate.
Statement should include outlining commitment to conservation of
public land and preservation of the natural environment and applicant's
related career plans.
GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need. Statement should include a
description of applicant’s community involvement.
Huxley College undergraduate student with special interest, aptitude,
and aspiration in photography. Statement should include applicant’s
plans to use photography as a tool for environmental advocacy.
Huxley College undergraduate student with an interest in disaster risk
reduction. Statement should include an outline of applicant’s interest in
the emergency management field.
Environmental science student. Preference given to members of an
underrepresented population and first generation college students.
Statement should describe why they have chosen this path and how it
relates to their goals.
Huxley College student or entering student with demonstrated financial
need.
Huxley College sophomore from Western Washington with a 3.0 GPA or
higher majoring in energy studies, environmental studies, or
environmental science.
Huxley College undergraduate student in Environmental Science. Senior
standing by fall 2014. GPA 3.0 or higher. Financial need. Statement
should include a description of applicant’s interest in terrestrial ecology.
Huxley College student preparing for career in wildlife biology. Financial
need. GPA 3.0 or higher. Statement should include description of how
student is preparing for a career in wildlife biology.
Huxley College undergraduate transferring in from a Washington State
Community College.
GPA of 3.0 or higher. Legal resident of Washington State. Financial need.
Statement should include a description of applicant’s community
service, good character, and demonstrated ability.
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Bliss Family Academic
Scholarship
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The Boeing Company
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Cecil William Westman
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Chuckanut Garden Club/Mary
Ruggles Scholarship
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Gary Gray Memorial
Scholarship
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IEME Emergency Planning
Scholarship
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John D. Spromberg Opportunity
Scholarship
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Louis and Penny Graham
Scholarship
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MDU Resources Foundation
Scholarship
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Richard B. Whitmire Memorial
Scholarship
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Rocky Spencer Memorial
Scholarship
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Thomas Graham Memorial
Endowment
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WA State Federation of Garden
Clubs Scholarship
Statement
Requirements?
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
2015 Huxley College
Scholarship Application
Personal Information
Last Name
First Name
E-Mail Address
M.I.
Student Number
Birth date (Optional)
Permanent Address (Street, City, State and Zip)
Permanent Phone Number
Current Local Address (Street, City, State and Zip)
Current Local Phone Number
U.S. Citizen?
☐ Yes
☐ No
WA State Resident?
Yes
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No
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Resident of what state?
What race/ethnicity do you consider
☐ American Indian/Alaska Native
☐ Asian/Pacific Islander
☐ Black / African American
Marital Status (Optional)
Single
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Married
yourself? Check all that apply. (Optional)
Spanish/Hispanic
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White / Caucasian
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Other
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Educational Information
Current Class Status:
☐ Freshman
☐ Fifth-year certification
☐ Sophomore
☐ Masters
Academic Major:
☐ Junior
☐ Other
☐ Senior
Minor
Proposed Occupation
Cumulative GPA
Major GPA
Expected Graduation Date
List all prior high schools, colleges, and universities.
Name of School
Location
Month and
Year Attended
From
To
Year
Graduated
Parent/Guardian Information
Father/Guardian Name
Mother/Guardian Name
Address
Address
City State Zip
City State Zip
Credit Hours Earned
Cumulative
GPA
Quarter
Semester
2015 Huxley College
Scholarship Application
Supplemental Information
The following items must be typed or word-processed on separate sheets of paper. Please note the item number or
question on the page(s).
(1)
List significant activities and honors attained while in high school and college. Also list volunteer activities
and employment information. If you prefer, this summary may be written résumé-style.
(2)
Provide a one-page statement that (a) describes your educational and career goals; (b) addresses
scholarship-specific topics, as noted in the scholarship-specific criteria on page one of this application;
and (c) states how you meet the scholarship-specific criteria. If you are applying for multiple scholarships,
you may include more than one statement as necessary.
Recommendation
(Two required; at least one from Huxley College faculty member)
Please list at least two references who will send recommendations to the Scholarship Committee on your behalf. You may
submit the letters of recommendation with your completed application packet, or the recommender may mail or email them
to Kara.Franklin@wwu.edu in the Huxley College office by the deadline date, Friday, April 10, 2015.
Last Name
First Name
Position
Last Name
First Name
Position
Last Name
First Name
Position
Signed Authorization/Certification
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I authorize the release of my grade transcript and the extent of my financial need to interested donors of scholarships
who request this information.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Mail or email your completed scholarship application along with the required materials by
Friday, April 10, 2015 to:
Huxley College of the Environment
Western Washington University
516 High Street, MS-9079
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 650-3520 | Kara.Franklin@wwu.edu
Western Washington University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all programs and activities and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status.