University of Puget Sound
Rosa Beth Gibson Book Scholarship
The University of Puget Sound Staff Senate will award book scholarships to staff members, spouses,
domestic partners and dependent children working toward a degree or completion of a program at any
level, to include graduate work. The applicant may be attending Puget Sound or another university, college
or vocational school either full or part time. Selections will be made based upon the following:
Two written essays
Extra-curricular activities/community service
Award amounts will be made based on funds available. Scholarships will be awarded to five individuals.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Friday MAY 28, 2015.
Name
UPSID (of staff member)
Last
First
Address
City
Telephone
State
Zip Code
Email
Staff Member Name & Department
Application for:
 Staff Member
Academic Standing:  Freshman
Status:
 Dependent Child
 Sophomore
 Full time
 Junior
 Spouse/Domestic Partner
 Senior
 Graduate
 Part time
University or college attending
PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. Please answer both of the following essay questions. Essays should be one page each, typed.
a) If you could make everyone in the world read one book, which book would it be and why?
b) Choose one of the University of Puget Sound’s core values and describe its relevance in
your own life, including your educational and career goals.
University of Puget Sound Core Values: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/strategic-planning/
2. Attach a list of any school, work, community service, or volunteer activities in which you are
currently involved. A full resume is not required or desired.
Submit the completed application materials via campus mail by May 28, 2015 to:
Staff Senate Scholarship Committee
CMB #1072