Don Eury College Student Scholarship Information

2017

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

1) Be either an undergraduate(sophomore and above) or graduate student in a 4 year school of higher learning.

2) DIFF members or relatives of DIFF members are preferred but the award is available to other qualified applicants.

3) Submit the following electronically to or by US mail postmarked no later than May 16, 2017 to:

Tom Monaco

DIFF Scholarship Committee Chair

301 Oregon Circle

Cary, NC 27511

·  A completed Don Eury College Student Scholarship Application Form

·  A complete college transcript through December 2016

·  Two letters of recommendation from:

Ø  a past or present professor or advisor

Ø  a current DIFF member if applicable

·  A typed personal statement expressing why you choose your major of study and your plans after graduation.

The recipient will be awarded a five hundred dollar ($500) scholarship for the 2017 fall semester.

A check for the scholarship amount will be made out to both the recipient and his or her college or university.

Don Eury College Student Scholarship Application

2017

Name______

Last First Middle

Address______

Street

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City State Zip Code

Home Phone:______E-mail:______

Date of Birth:______Male Female

School Name:______

School Address:______Phone: ( )______

Advisor:______Phone: ( )______

What is your anticipated degree completion date? ______

Month Year

Name of school reference: (Circle one: Professor or Advisor)

Presently I am a: sophomore junior senior graduate student

Why do you want to pursue a degree in marine or wildlife biology or a degree that stresses environmental conservation and why did you choose your current major of study? What are your plans after graduation? (Use a separate sheet of paper for your response.)

I have met all of the requirements and wish to be considered for the Don Eury College Student Scholarship for 2017.

Applicant’s Signature:______Date:______

Name of parent or relative who is a current DIFF member if applicable

______

______

Relationship

If unsure of current membership, contact Wes Jonhson at

Email packet to or mail by May 16, 2017 to: Tom Monaco, DIFF Scholarship Chairperson, 301 Oregon Circle, Cary, NC 27511