College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
The following scholarships are currently available for students enrolled (or enrolling) in the College of Arts and Sciences for the Fall, 2013 term. Eligibility varies. Application Deadline: Must be received by June 20, 2013.
To apply, see Instructions and other Guidelines.
Ronald Bean Community Service Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking in good academic standing at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Demonstrate engagement in community volunteer services.
- United States citizen.
Documentation Required:
- Biographical essay (500 to 1,000 words) demonstrating a history of and desire to continue volunteering in the community.
- Two letters of recommendation from a volunteer organization.
First Midwest Bank Scholarship
Award: One at $250
Eligibility:
- Graduate of Joliet Junior College or South Suburban Community College
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Undergraduate degree seeking student in good academic standing at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need may be considered, but is not a requirement.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500-1000 words) describing any personal information, academic, professional, or philanthropic goals that the applicant deems pertinent.
Francisco Montalvo Endowed Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Must be a degree seeking student enrolled in the Governors State University;
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling) in a minimum of six credit hours and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher;
- Hispanic or Spanish speaking student preferred;
- Must have financial need as evidenced by the current FASFA; and
- Preference given to a student with interest in labor/union rights.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing reasons for career choice.
Donald W. Hansen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Award: Two at $1,200
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Minimum 15 hours of graded work at GSU within the two previous years.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing your academic excellence and leadership abilities.
- Letters of recommendation which attest to your academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
$100 Follett-GSU Textbook Voucher
Award: Thirty at $100 (Follett Gift Card)
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 for undergraduates or 3.25 for graduates
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (300 words) outlining how you intend to use your GSU degree.
Manilow Scholarship for Students Who Achieve Intellectual Excellence
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in any field
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Demonstrate academic excellence and determination to complete their degree.
- Financial may be considered
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 to 1000 words) describing your candidacy and career goals and how your degree will benefit your career. Include a brief bio describing your educational and employment history and accomplishments as they relate to career goals.
- Letter of recommendation from a GSU faculty member or administrator may be submitted.
Rich Township Community Scholarships
Award: Eight at $500
Eligibility:
- Must live or work in Rich Township, Illinois
- 22 years of age or older
- Graduate or undergraduate degree seeking student at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in at least 6 credit hours
- Rich Township officials or employees, or family members of officials or employees are not eligible.
- Preference is given to the a) Spouse of Military Reservist called to active duty; b) Single parent in the process of completing degree requirements; c) Recently unemployed person in process of training for a new career; or d) Veterans whose benefits do not cover textbooks. This is not a requirement.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (300 -500 words) outlining their career goals. Essay should include a description on how you fit into one or more of the above preferences, if applicable.
Dr. Daniel Bernd Endowed Scholarship in English Literature
Award: One at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be seeking an undergraduate degree in English literature
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrated commitment to, and genuine success in, the study of English literature.
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- One page biographical essay describing your commitment to the study of English literature.
David Bernstein Endowed Scholarship in English
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate majors in English or English education
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Must have completed two trimesters at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing qualifications, emphasizing your contributions to the English division through classroom participation and tutoring.
Lorraine Fontana Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Award: Three at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student in the College of Business and Public Administration or College of Arts and Sciences
- Majoring in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or Information Technology
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, in good academic standing
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling)in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- U.S. Citizen
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing your career goals and how this award will impact your education
Mary L. Fronczak Memorial Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student in Art or Psychology
- Good academic standing at GSU or a former college/university
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Financial need is a criterion
- United States citizen and a resident of Illinois
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500-1000 words) on why did you choose to study art/psychology and what is your “dream” to do with your degree once completed?
Dr. Katherine Gavin Scholarship
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student majoring in the field of Science or Health
- Minimum 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) cumulative GPA in good academic standing
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- United States citizen
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Documentation Required:
- Essay (300 to 600 words) outlining your commitment to a career in the field of science or health and give rationale for selecting the career. Include any volunteer community service(s) performed.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family member.
Leo & Margaret Goodman-Malamuth Endowed Scholarship in Media Communications Technology
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate communications major
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA undergraduate; minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA graduate
- Must have completed at least nine hours of course work at GSU
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (750 words or less) on “How I Intend to Use My Studies in New Media Communications Technology to Affect Socioeconomic, Educational, and/or Political Change”.
Henne and Kovach Family Award in Chemistry
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking student in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Must enroll in or have completed Bio-Chemistry 5331 (with a C or above)
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) describing how you feel bio-chemistry will impact your career choice.
Jassac Charitable Foundation Scholarship Honoring Lorine S. Samuels
Award: Two at $500 (Follett Gift Card)
Eligibility:
- Must be an undergraduate degree seeking student
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from GSU or most recent school
- Must be enrolled (or enrolling) in a minimum of six credit hours
- African American student preferred
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 words) outlining your career aspirations.
Cita V. Milbergs Scholarship in Communications
Award: One at $500
Eligibility:
- Must be a female student
- At least 30 years or age
- Degree seeking student in communications
- Undergraduate or graduate
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 to 1,000 words) describing how you plan to use your degree in the field of communications.
Mathematics Student Teaching Scholarship
Award: One at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Degree seeking or Mathematics Certificate student.
- Enrolled in EDUC 4999 course or be approved for Student Teaching
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 12 credit hours
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA of 3.0
- United States citizen.
Documentation Required:
- Submit a copy of your essay (two pages – 1” margins) that was submitted for admission into the student teaching program that describes your Philosophy of Education, Mathematics Education. This paper reflects your beliefs about teaching and learning as developed during your coursework and during the student teaching experience. Your essay will be reviewed from the aspects of GSU Professional Education Unit’s conceptual framework addressing areas of knowledge, skills, and dispositions included in your paper. Your beliefs about mathematics teaching will also be reviewed.
Ralph R. and Dolores Turner Endowed Scholarship in Liberal Arts
Award: One at $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be a returning African-American student, at least 30 years in age
- Degree seeking student in Liberal Arts
- Undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Enrolled (or about to enroll) in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Substantiate an active commitment to, and involvement in, community service.
- Must be a resident of Illinois and a United States citizen
Documentation Required:
- Essay (500 to 1000 words) documenting commitment to, and involvement in, community service.
- Letters of support may be submitted from the dean or the chair of the division Elementary Education.
