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K-STATE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES: SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SHEET
Applications due March 23rd, 2015
The Department offers financial aid to Modern Language majors and/or minors and to students in
foreign language education at all undergraduate and graduate levels of study at K-State or for
participating in approved study abroad programs. Thanks to the generous support of our alumni and
other friends, we will now be able to award in excess of $25,000 each year. Scholarships range from
approximately $250 to $2,000 a year and are awarded on the basis of merit. Please read carefully to
determine eligibility.
Language-Specific Scholarships
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Margaret E. Beeson Scholarship: The recipient of this scholarship will be a junior or senior
enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences who is majoring in Spanish. The recipient must have a
3.254 GPA in Spanish and a 2.75 overall GPA. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide
financial support.
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Megan Elizabeth Taylor Memorial Scholarship in Modern Languages: The recipient shall be
enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who is majoring or minoring in Modern Languages.
Selection based on financial need and scholarship potential. Preferences: 1. Female student
studying Spanish ; 2. Any female ; 3. Any Modern Languages major/minor ; 4. Faculty awards
related to mentoring student recipients of this award or other students who would particularly
benefit from such mentoring. The award may be renewed if scholastic standards are met and/or
need continues. The purpose of this award(s) is to perpetuate the memory of Megan Taylor and
to provide financial assistance to students who are majoring in Modern Languages and faculty
members of the Department of Modern Languages.
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Dehon (Philippe) Graduate Scholarship: The one recipient of this scholarship will be a graduate
student enrolled in Modern Languages—French in the College of Arts and Sciences. The
recipient will be chosen to recognize the excellence of the work done as a student. The purpose
of this endowment is to honor Claire L. Dehon’s brother, Philippe Dehon, with a permanent
memorial and tribute and to provide financial assistance to graduate students enrolled in
Modern Languages—French.
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Nelson (Barakah) Memorial Scholarship: The recipient of this scholarship will be a student who
has completed the Japanese III language course in the Dept. of Modern Languages and intends
to earn a minor in Japanese. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based on a
4.0 scale. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. Additional
preference will be given to a student who meets eligibility requirements for the Pell Grant
program. The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Barakah Nelson and to
provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Department of Modern Languages.
Study Abroad Scholarships
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Kanost (Ryan) Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship: The recipient(s) of this scholarship will be
an undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the Dept. of Modern Languages in the College of Arts
and Sciences, majoring in Spanish. If no Spanish majors qualify for the scholarship, non-Spanish
majors may be considered. The recipient(s) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a
4.0 scale and be committed to an international study abroad experience through the Dept. of
Modern Languages during the year the award is received. Preference should be given to
students with financial need.
The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Ryan Kanost and to provide
financial assistance for an international study abroad experience to students enrolled in Modern
Languages.
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Stamey (Thomas E.) Memorial Scholarship Modern Languages: Recipient shall be a graduate or
undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who is majoring in Modern
Languages. Preference for awards shall be student studying in University study abroad program
and any Modern Language major. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to students
majoring in Modern Languages and to serve as a memorial to Thomas E. Stamey, 1974 Modern
Language graduate.
General Modern Languages Scholarships
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Hollis (M/M James L) Modern Language Scholarship: Recipients must be majoring in Modern
Languages, have a 3.0 GPA in all language courses, and be recommended by the Department of
Modern Languages. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance.
o
Johnston (Wilma) & Hollis (Jean) Modern Languages Scholarship: Recipients must be majoring
in Modern Languages. The purpose is to provide financial assistance.
o
Modern Languages Scholarship: The recipient shall be a major or dual major in Modern
Languages with a GPA of 3.0 or better who has completed the equivalent of the fourth semester
course (FREN 313, GRMN 223, SPAN 361) in the Modern Languages major (or higher). The
recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in Modern Languages courses or participating in a
study abroad program while holding the scholarship.
o
Moore (Fritz) Modern Languages Scholarship: The recipient shall be a major or dual major in
Modern Languages with a GPA of 3.0 or better who has completed the equivalent of the fourth
semester course (FREN 313, GRMN 223, SPAN 361) in the Modern Languages major (or higher).
The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in Modern Languages courses or participating
in a study abroad program while holding the scholarship.
o
The Harold J. Terrill, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Recipient(s) shall be any deserving student(s)
majoring in Modern Languages who meet all other eligibility requirements for student financial
assistance. The award amount shall be determined by the Scholarship Committee. This
scholarship has been created to pay tribute to the memory of Harold J. Terrill, Jr., who was killed
in an automobile accident on November 9, 1972, while serving as an assistant professor in the
Dept. of Modern Languages.
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Jo Harriett Hofsess Popkins Scholarship: The recipients of this scholarship shall be students
properly enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who are majoring in English or foreign
languages.
K-STATE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Applications due March 23rd, 2015
Application Process: To apply for one or multiple scholarships, please go to EH 104 and turn in the following documents to Chair,
Scholarship Committee, Department of Modern Languages, by March 23rd:
 this application form
 a letter of application (one to two pages, single spaced, in which you:
o introduce yourself briefly and state why you chose to major or pursue studies in Modern Languages
o discuss your goals relating to language study and any study abroad experience you have had or are planning
o why you are deserving of a scholarship (including a discussion of financial need), and
o anything else pertinent to the scholarship(s) in which you are interested in applying)
 a transcript of all university work (can be a DARS report run from iSIS)
 and, in the case of study abroad requests, a description of the study abroad program.
*Note: All scholarship holders must be enrolled in courses in Modern Languages or participating in a study abroad program.
Scholarship (see information sheet for requirements)
Margaret E. Beeson Scholarship
Megan Elizabeth Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Dehon (Philippe) Graduate Scholarship
Nelson (Barakah) Memorial Scholarship
Kanost (Ryan) Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship
Stamey (Thomas E.) Memorial Scholarship
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Scholarship (see information sheet for requirements)
Hollis (M/M James L) Scholarship
Johnston (Wilma) & Hollis (Jean) Scholarship
Modern Languages Scholarship
Moore (Fritz) Scholarship
Harold J. Terrill, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Jo Harriett Hofsess Popkins Scholarship
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Name:
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Email Address___________________________
Local Address:
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Campus ID (WID) #_______________________
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Telephone _____________________________
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Class (Circle one):
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Graduation Date: ___________________________________
Current GPA: ____________________________
Major(s):
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Date major declared: ______________________
Dual major:
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Minor: _________________________________
I am enrolled in the following course(s) in the Department of Modern Languages:
This semester:___________________________________________ Next semester: ___________________________________________
I have / will have completed FREN 313, GRMN 223, SPAN 361 or higher for my major in the Fall/Spring semester of 20______.
I am / am not requesting a scholarship for study abroad next year.
I have / have not been a work-study student at Kansas State University in the past.
I am / am not a work-study student at Kansas State University this semester.
Please list any other scholarships that you have received during your studies.
I certify that the above information is correct.
Signed: __________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
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