Dr. Ernella S. Hunziker

Scholarship for Returning Women Students

2014 Application Requirements

This scholarship was made possible by Dr. Ernella S. Hunziker, UW-W professor in Art and Education from 1963 to 1990. UW-W full-time students’ (12 credits or more) scholarships are up to $3,000 per academic year, payable over two semesters. UW-W half-time students’ (6-11.5 credits) scholarship awards are $1,500 per academic year, payable over two semesters. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to UW-Whitewater, not the recipient, to be applied toward payment of tuition.

ELIGIBILITY

All Applicants must:

·  Be female.

·  Be at least 24 years old.

·  Be in need of financial assistance.

·  Be working towards their first undergraduate degree.

·  Have completed 45 (or more) credits towards their first undergraduate degree, of which a minimum of 12 credits were completed at UW-Whitewater.

·  Have earned a 3.0 cumulative UW-W GPA.

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS

Please submit the following materials (make sure each page has your name on it):

1.  A completed application-financial need form. You may include additional information that will assist the committee in determining your financial need in addition to the Expected Family Contribution as analyzed by the federal processor when applying for financial aid (FAFSA) and your Adjusted Gross Income from 2013 on the application.

2.  A one-page, typewritten (double spaced) statement about your educational and career goals. Including leadership campus or community involvement, and community service.

3.  A resume, please highlight campus and/or community involvement (if you need assistance contact Career & Leadership Development 262-472-1471)

4.  Reference page: Attach contact information of both work and service references.

5.  Complete college/higher education transcripts or an Academic Advisement Report (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

6.  Recommendation letters from three individuals addressing your character, academic ability, and potential for success in your chosen field. ONE reference must be from a past or present UWW faculty/staff member.

a.  Acceptable references are professors, previous employers, previous volunteer supervisors, etc.

b.  Unacceptable references are parents, family members, or friends

c.  Recommendations are due with application BEFORE deadline (any being received after the deadline will NOT be reviewed)