Cincinnati State AAUP

Kenneth V. Stoll Scholarship Award

2016 Application Materials

The Cincinnati State Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will award a scholarship of $1000 to $2000.00 to one or more current Cincinnati State students who meet the criteria described below. The AAUPScholarship Committee reviews the applications and recommends the scholarship recipient(s), with concurrence by the AAUP Chapter Executive Committee.

  • The AAUP Scholarship is intended to assist current Cincinnati State student(s) who have demonstrated academic excellence while pursuing an associate’s degree.
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will be given to qualified student(s) who also have a labor union affiliation.
  • The scholarship funds will be deposited in a Cincinnati State financial aid account, in accordance with Cincinnati State Foundation guidelines. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, and books. Funds will be available for use starting no later than Fall Semester 2016.

Applicants must meet these criteria:

  1. Fully-admitted, degree-seeking status.
  2. Completed at least 16 credit hours toward the degree in classes taken at Cincinnati State.
  3. Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. Not received a Cincinnati State AAUP Scholarship in the past.
  5. Not a dependent of a Cincinnati State employee.

In addition, applicants must provide these supporting materials:

  1. Completed application form, including statement of union affiliation (proof of which may be requested at a later date).
  2. A current official Cincinnati State transcript.
  3. Two letters of reference from recent Cincinnati State instructors (full-time or adjunct) whose classes the applicant has recently and successfully completed.
  4. A one-page essay on the applicant’s academic and career goals.

Scholarship recipientsmust agree to be available at a mutually agreed upon date for a brief acceptance ceremony and/or photo opportunity.

Additional copies of these application materials are available from the Chapter website:

All completed applications must be delivered to the AAUP Scholarship Committee Chair no laterthan February19, 2016.

For more information: Darlene Gray, AAUP Scholarship Committee Chair

Room 168 (Main Bldg., Clifton Campus)

Phone: 513-569-5728

Email:

American Association of University Professors - Cincinnati State Chapter

Cincinnati State AAUP Kenneth V. Stoll Scholarship Award
2016 Award Application

Instructions for Applicant:

  1. Complete this Award Application.
  2. Prepare an essay as described below.
  3. Obtain a current official transcript from the Cincinnati State Registrar’s Office.
  4. Give a copy of the Letter of Reference form to two Cincinnati State instructors.
    Letters must be returned to AAUP Scholarship Committee Chair Darlene Gray by February19, 2016.
  5. Staple this form, your essay, and your transcript together and return by February19, 2016, to Darlene Gray, Room 168 Main Bldg., Cincinnati State, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223. Application materials will not be accepted by email.

Please print or type all information

Student's Name ______

first name middle initial last name

Address ______

street city state zip code

Telephone ______(indicate: day ___ evening ___ cell ___)

area code number

Email Address: ______

Associate Degree Program______

Cumulative Grade Point Average (at the end of Fall Semester 2015) ______

Labor Union Affiliation ______

name of the union

Labor Union member is: the applicant ____ spouse ____ child ____ parent/guardian ____

Essay instructions: In a typed statement (at least one full page, single spaced, with 1-inch margins) please describe your academic and careergoals and explain how receiving the AAUP Scholarship would assist you in achieving your goals.

By completing this application I give the Cincinnati State AAUP Scholarship Committee permission to verify the accuracy of information provided in this application and in all supporting documents. I have accurately stated how I am affiliated with a labor union (if applicable). Supporting documents become the property of the AAUP Scholarship Committee and will not be returned. I understand that the decision of the AAUP Scholarship Committee is final.

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Applicant’s SignatureToday's Date

Additional copies of application materials available at the AAUP Chapter Website,
American Association of University Professors - Cincinnati State Chapter

Cincinnati State AAUP Kenneth V. Stoll Scholarship Award
2016 Award Application

Instructor Letter of Reference

Student:______

first name middle initial last name

Instructor:______

first name middle initial last name

Instructor Phone number:______

area code number

Instructor Email address:______

The AAUP Scholarship is intended to assist current Cincinnati State students who have demonstrated academic excellence while pursuing his or her associate’s degree.

In awarding the scholarship, preference will be given to qualified student(s) who also have a labor union affiliation.

Staple this form to the top of a letter that addresses:

  • How do you know this student, for how long, and which course(s) of yours the applicant successfully completed?
  • What characteristics or qualitiesdo you believe make this student deserving of the AAUP Scholarship?

Sign and date the letter, place in a sealed envelope and return no later than
February19, 2016 to:

Darlene Gray

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Advising Center/168 Main Building

3520 Central Parkway

Cincinnati, OH 45223

Questions? Phone: (513) 569-5728, or Email:

The AAUP Scholarship Committee appreciates your time and effort on behalf of this
Cincinnati State student.

Additional copies of application materials available at the AAUP Chapter Website