CLENDENIN GRADUATE FELLOWS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR THE 2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
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For applicants who will be full time
Doctoral Degree Students
During the 2009/2010 Academic Year
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Application Agreement
(Doctoral Degree)
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be entering and remain in good standing in a full time doctoral degree program of an
accredited educational institution.
2. Applicant must have a thesis advisor and advisory committee (if appropriate to the institution)
3. Applicant must have a thesis research plan approved by the student’s institution or department
4. ABD-Doctoral students who have completed their course work, (all but dissertation) will be considered.
5. Kennesaw State University faculty who need to complete their degree will be given preference
6. Applicants who have completed some or all previous undergraduate and or graduate coursework at
Kennesaw State University will be given preference
7. Students in all disciplines of study will be considered
8. Financial circumstances will be taken into consideration by the Scholarship Committee
9. Fellowships will be awarded annually for a maximum of three years (two semesters per year)
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Application Instructions
All sections of the application packet must be fully completed and signed as directed.
Section 1 General Information (to be completed and signed by the applicant)
Section II Institutional Endorsement (to be completed and signed by the dean of the college
or the department head responsible for the applicant’s academic program).
Section III, Essay, (to be typed and signed by the applicant).
Current resume/vitae must be included in the application packet (include all honors, awards,
extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and work experience (list employer for both part-time and
full-time jobs).
Essay and three letters of recommendation by previous professors, program chairs, departmental
chairs, or deans in their degree program must be included with the application.
All information in the application packet (other than signatures) must be typed.
Application packets must include official transcripts of ALL undergraduate and graduate course work
to date, and include the most recent semester. Incomplete application packets will not be processed.
A fully completed application packet, and ALL academic transcripts, must be mailed to the Office of
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Selection Committee, University Development, Kennesaw State
University, 1000 Chastain Road, MB 9102, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591, and postmarked not
later than April 15, 2009
Evaluation and Award Process
1. Fellowships awards will be up to a maximum of $15,000 per year
2. Financial circumstances will be taken into consideration by the Scholarship Committee
3. Selected applicants will be notified of the Clendenin Graduate Fellows Selection Committee’s decision
in writing by (date) June 1, 2009
4. Selected applicants must provide proof of enrollment in a full time doctoral degree program for the
2009/2010 academic year before a check will be credited to their college/university account, and is
expected to remain enrolled as a full time student in a doctoral degree program. Any overage of funds
in the account will be credited to the student for other educational and living expenses.
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program
Doctoral Fellowship Application for the 2009/2010 Academic Year
Section I General Information
Applicant’s Name: _______________________________________________________
Last
First
Date of Birth: __________________
Citizenship________________
Address (permanent mailing address)_______________________________________
City _____________________ State _________ Zip ___________County___________
Phone (home)_______________ Phone (cell) _______________________________
Email _____________________
Resident of GA ___________________Non-Resident of GA _______________________
Education Background:
Graduate Course Work
University/College: _________________________________________________
Degree: ______________________________ Year ________________________
Cumulative GPA for all graduate course work ___________________
Undergraduate Course Work
University/College: _________________________________________________
Degree: ______________________________ Year ________________________
Cumulative GPA for all undergraduate course work ___________________
Check below if you have applied for other assistance for the same semester/year:
Internship_____ Assistantship _____Other Scholarship $_____
Tuition Assistance_____
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program
Graduate Fellowship Application for the 2009/2010 Academic Year
Section II Institutional Endorsement
Applicant’s Name _______________________________________________________
Last
First
Name of Institution_______________________________________________________
Applicant’s Doctoral Program Entering_____________________________________________
Major__________________________________________________________________
Academic credit hours required to complete program_____________
Tuition cost per semester_____________________________________
Enrollment Date: Fall _____Spring ____Summer _____
Full Time__________(amount of credits)___________
Expected Completion Date of Doctoral Program (semester)________(year)____________
(applicant must provide proof of acceptance into program of choice at the university named above a
minimum of 30 days prior to start date)
DEAN OF COLLEGE/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
I certify that the above applicant has applied to the ___________________________University/College
for acceptance in the ________________________Doctoral Degree Program of study for the
________________academic year. The applicant will be notified of his/her acceptance into the
program by________________(date).
OR
I certify that the above applicant has been accepted to ________________________________
University/College for enrollment in the _____________________________Doctoral Degree Program of
study for the ________________academic year.
Printed Name/Dean or Department Head__________________________________
University/College_____________________________________________________
Signature______________________________Date___________________________
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program
Doctoral Program Fellowship Application for the 2009/2010 Academic Year
Section III Essays
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Provide a personal statement describing your commitment to your career and education
and explain how that has influenced your decision to continue your education. (500-1000
words)
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A clear statement of your proposed research topic and the key research questions that you
intend to address. (500 – 1000 words)
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program
Doctoral Fellowship Application for the 2009/2010 Academic Year
Section IV Additional Requirements
 References
Please list the names and institutions of three professionals (previous professors, departmental chairs,
deans, program chairs) who will be writing letters of recommendation for you. Recommendation letters
must accompany the application, essays, and resume.
1. Name/Institution/Contact Information
2. Name/Institution/Contact Information
3. Name/Institution/Contact Information
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Official Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework (sealed)
 Resume/Vitae
Resume should include honors, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and work
experience (list employer for both part-time and full-time jobs).
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program Application Checklist
(For Applicant Use Only)
(do not return with application packet)
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I have enclosed…….
A properly completed Section I General Information (to be completed and signed by the
applicant).
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A properly completed Section II, Institutional Endorsement (to be completed and
signed by the dean of the college or the department head responsible for the
applicant’s academic program)
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A properly completed Section III, Applicant’s Essay (to be signed by the applicant)
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3 reference letters as stated in Section IV
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Current resume/vitae as stated in Section IV
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Official transcripts for all graduate coursework to date are included in the application
packet as stated in Section IV
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All information in the application packet (except signatures) is typed
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I understand that incomplete or improperly completed application packets will not be
considered for a scholarship award
___________ The application packet has been properly completed and mailed, with a postmark not
later than April 15, 2009
COMPLETE PACKETS MUST BE MAILED TO:
Clendenin Graduate Fellows Selection Committee
Office of University Development
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, MB 9102
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591