Commonwealth Honors College
Room 301
University of Massachusetts,
157 Commonwealth Ave., Amherst, MA 01003-9253
Phone 413.545.2483/ Fax413.577.2620
David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship Application
The David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship was established by their son, Matthew Littlefield ’99 to honor his parents and to support Commonwealth Honors College students study abroad experience. Littlefield participated in the Oxford Summer Seminar and a study abroad program in Mexico as a student at UMass Amherst.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College members in their first, second or third year of study are eligible to apply for the David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship, and will receive the scholarship the following year (during the sophomore, junior, or senior year). This scholarship was endowed by an honors alumnus and consists of a one-time grant that is applied directly toward the student’s tuition and fees. The scholarship committee will confirm the candidate’s study abroad plans with the International Programs Office.
The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year depending on endowment earnings. In 2016 the award will be approximately $500 and will be applied to the recipient’s Fall 2016/Spring 2017 tuition and fees. To apply, students must submit a “David and Linda Littlefield Scholarship Application” accompanied by a typed one-page essay discussing their educational and career goals and how their study abroad experience will help them achieve those goals.
The application deadline is Monday, February29, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to the Commonwealth Honors College office, Room 301, Amherst, MA 01003-9253.
The awards will be announced in early April and recipients will be invited to the Commonwealth Honors College spring awards ceremony scheduled for April 15, 2016.
Complete and sign the application form. Form should be completed electronically. Information may be continued on additional sheets if necessary.
Student ID / Email / Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Name (last) / (First) / (Middle)
Local Address Line 1 / Address Line2
City / State / Zip / Phone
Home Address Line 1 / Address Line2
City / State / Zip / Phone
Residency (check one) / US Citizen / Resident Visa
Number of semesters completed at UMass: / Expected Grad Date:
UMass Major (1)
CHC Departmental Honors
UMass Major (2)
CHC Departmental Honors
UMass Minor / GPA
University Activities:
Commonwealth Honors College Activities:
Community and Public Service Activities:
Other University awards, prizes or recognitions:
Employment and Financial Aid Information:
Are you employed during the school year? / Yes / NoIf yes, how many hours a week on average do you work?
Employer’s name and address:
What amount did you personally contribute toward college expenses this year? / $
Last academic year’s contribution? / $
Did you file a FAFSA for the next school year? / Yes / No
If not, why?
Are you receiving financial aid this year / Yes / No
Amount received in loans? / $
Amount received in Grants/Waivers? / $
Total amount of indebtedness to date ($): / $
Did you receive a scholarship in previous years? / Yes / No
If yes, list all scholarships received:
Total scholarship amount: $
On a separate sheet of paper submit a typed one-page essay discussing your educational and career goals and how the study abroad experience will help you achieve those goals.
I, , the applicant, hereby sign this form and state that all information supplied in conjunction with this application is correct and true.
Signature of applicant: Date: