University of Northern Iowa

IDA MAY WILSON QUASI ENDOWED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Guidelines

Due January 15(Extended to March 1st)

The University of Northern Iowa annually awards one or more Ida May Wilson Quasi Endowed Graduate Scholarships to teachers who seek to enhance their teaching effectiveness through graduate degree study. Recipients will have completed at least one year of successful teaching prior to the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.

In keeping with the intent of the Ida May Wilson bequest, preference will be given to minority applicants.

Awards for full-time graduate study will be for the academic year.

Awards for part-time study provide in-state tuition for 6 credits of graduate work.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:

  1. Admission to an appropriate graduate degree program
  2. Financial need
  3. Academic performance in previous graduate work, if applicable
  4. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and potential for leadership in education

Applicants should submit the following materials postmarked by January 15 (extended to March 1st) to the address below:

1.A completed application form.

2.Two letters of recommendation which address the applicant’s teaching performance and potential, as well as her/his leadership qualifications.

3.A brief statement of how graduate study will contribute to your professional goals.

Ida May Wilson Quasi Endowed Graduate Scholarship

c/o Associate Dean

College of Education

SchindlerEducationCenter 159A

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa50614-0615

Questions may be addressed to College of Education Associate Dean’s Office:

Phone:(319) 273-2719

FAX: (319) 273-6997

UNI is an equal opportunity educator with a comprehensive plan for Affirmative Action. UNI specifically invites applications from minorities and women.

University of Northern Iowa

Ida May Wilson Quasi Endowed Graduate Scholarship

Application

Due January 15(Extended to March 1st)

This application and supporting materials are to be submitted to: Ida May Wilson Quasi Endowed Graduate Scholarship, c/o Associate Dean, College of Education, Schindler Education Center 159A, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0615, Phone: (319) 273-2719, FAX: (319) 273-6997. A FAFSA form must have been submitted to qualify for this award. FAFSA link is:

1.______

Full Name

Current Address (street, city, state, zip)

Telephone (H) ______(W)

Student ID# Cumulative Graduate GPA

Degree Sought and Major (field)

Degrees ReceivedYearCollege/University/State

______

______

Undergraduate GPA ______Graduate GPA ______

2.Professional Experience-List Current First

YearsPositionEmployer

3.I am applying for:______Full-time Study (9 credits or more/semester) Fellowship

______Part-time Study Scholarship

4.I will attend UNI (Enter date(s) in blank):Summer _____ Fall _____ Spring _____

5.I have ____ have not ____ received an Ida May Wilson Quasi Endowed Graduate Scholarshippreviously.

6.Two letters of recommendation have been requested from:

NameAddress

Signature of Applicant

UNI requests this information for the purpose of considering your scholarship application. No persons outside the University are

routinely provided this information. Release of any information is governed by Board of Regents rules and applicable state and

federal statutes. If you fail to provide the required information, the University may not consider your application.