CAL AGGIE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOWARD B. SHONTZ ALUMNI SCHOLAR MERIT AWARD APPLICATION 2016 PLEASE TYPE ALL RESPONSES OR PROVIDE EXACT INFORMATION ON A SEPARATE PAGE I. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Name: Campus Address: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip: E-mail Address: Phone: Date of Birth: Student I.D. #: Are you presently employed? Current Employer: How many hours per week do you work on the average? II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND High School(s) attended: City: State: Quarter and Year of Entry at UC Davis: Which College (L&S, Engineering, Ag & Env. Sciences): Department/Major(s): Total Quarter Units Completed by end of Spring Quarter 2016: Cumulative (Overall) Grade Point Average at UC Davis: Expected Graduation Date from UC Davis: Yes No Academic Awards or Recognition received while attending UC Davis (please list): III. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES On a separate page, tell us how you have spent your time at UC Davis (when not studying). We are interested in student clubs, organizations, fraternal organizations, sports, politics, hobbies, publications, employment, work-study or internship programs, or community service in which you have participated. Using one or two examples, describe (in 500 words or less) how these leadership experiences have helped you to define your educational and career goals. IV. ABOUT THE AWARD; COMPOSITION OF LETTER Howard B. Shontz was the Admissions Officer for the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis for many years and served in various other capacities with other UC campuses. He was dedicated to the success of our students, and this award is intended to assist in motivating and assisting an undergraduate to continue at UC Davis. On a separate piece of paper (in 500 words or less), compose a letter to an incoming student describing how you used the resources on and off campus to help you adapt to the academic and social environment at UC Davis. How would you advise this student to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead? V. MAKE SURE TO TYPE YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF THE ESSAY AND ATTACH THEM TO THIS APPLICATION. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ____________________________________________ (By typing your name above, it is considered an electronic signature and confirmation of submission.)