SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2004
The School Administration Scholarship is available through the University of Central Missouri
Foundation for a student pursuing a Master of Science in Education or Education Specialist degree in School
Administration. This scholarship is made possible by way of a gift from school administration alumni,
friends and faculty.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development and the UCM Foundation began
collaborating with school administration alumni, friends, and faculty in January 2002 to raise private
dollars to fund an endowment for school administration scholarships and eventually support
internships. The first scholarships were awarded for the Spring 2003 semester. The plan was to
continue raising money from friends and alumni over the years to build the endowment and offer a
scholarship(s) each year.
In 2002, the initial year, the process developed into an excellent collaboration which continues.
Goals continue to be:
1. Build an endowment of $100,000 in the next few years and eventually an endowment of $250,000.
2. Fund scholarships each year to begin having an immediate impact on the need for more school
administrators and build awareness of the endowment.
3. Expand the number of alumni and friends giving – forty-three gave in the first year, sixty-seven in
the second year – a wonderful start.
4. As the endowment grows, be in a position to award more scholarships or larger scholarships. In
time, the endowment will also be used to provide scholarships to support practica.
CRITERIA:
To apply, a student must:
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Be admitted to and actively pursuing a Master of Science in Education or Education Specialist degree in
School Administration;
Document success as a professional educator;
Document successful progress toward degree completion;
Document potential as a school leader.
These criteria may be revised annually as recommended by the selection committee.
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School Administration Scholarship
Scholarship Application
SELECTION PROCESS:
1.
The recipient(s) of the School Administration Scholarship will be recommended by a selection
committee designated by the Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Human
Development. Recipient(s) shall be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.
2.
A student is eligible to receive the School Administration Scholarship once per degree
program, i.e., Master of Science in Education or Education Specialist degree in School Administration.
3.
The application must be delivered or postmarked by March 1. Recipient(s) shall be announced
by May 15 of any given year.
4.
The selection process may be revised annually as recommended by the Selection Committee.
5.
The Selection Committee, with the approval of the donor and the Executive Director of the
Foundation, will annually establish the number and award amount. If adequate funding is not
available, the Selection Committee may exercise the option of making no selection.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development
Attn: School Administration Scholarship
University of Central Missouri
Lovinger 4101
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
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Application for the
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name _______________________________________ UCM student ID# ________________________
2. Permanent address ___________________________________________________________________________
street
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
city
3. Home phone (
state
) _____________ Cell phone (
zip code
county
) ______________ Campus phone ______________
4. E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________
5. Degree you are pursuing ___________________________________________________________________
6. Graduate GPA ________________________________________________________________________
7. Estimated date of graduation/degree completion ______________________________________________
month
year
8. Attach a statement addressing your degree of financial need, professional experiences and career goals.
Your statement should be no more than two double-spaced typewritten pages.
9. Attach two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues (administrators and/or teachers).
Letters should address your potential as a school leader.
10. Submit current resume.
UNDERSTANDING OF ACCEPTANCE:
If I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, I understand that I must meet the criteria as outlined in this
application at the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship is to be applied to my student account.
If my status should change before/during the academic year, I understand that I must notify the Department
to which this application has been submitted. I further understand that a change in my status may affect my
eligibility and the application of the scholarship to my student account.
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Signature
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Date
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Dept Ed Leadership & Human Development ▪ UCM ▪ Lovinger 4101▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093
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