LSBE Scholarship Essays

For some of the LSBE scholarships, the donors seek information beyond what is asked for in the application questions.To be considered for these select scholarships, we ask that you complete a short essay in order to provide the needed explanations. The donors will receive a copy of your essay to review in order to give their recommendations. The list of these scholarships along with the details for each required essay is on next page.

DIRECTIONS:

•Complete the information in the spaces below.

•Check the box(es) for the scholarship(s) on page 2 for which you are applying.

•Carefully read the requirements for the essay of the scholarship(s), and begin your essay on page 3.

•If you are applying for more than one of these scholarships, complete all of the essays’ requirements in one essay.

•The essay will be a typed document of no more than 500 words, double-spaced (approximately 2 full pages).

•Save the document using the “Save As” command and include your name in the file name.

•Email your document as an attachment to <> - no later than Friday, February 3, 2017 (you will receive a submission confirmation).

•YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU SUBMIT THIS ESSAY FORM.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:

UMD Email:

Student ID:

Primary Major:

Secondary Major:

Minor:

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

To check the box next to a scholarship: double-click on the box, select “Checked,” and then click “OK”.

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Construction Financial Management Association Scholarship
Discuss your interest and involvement in the field of Construction Financial Management and briefly explain your knowledge of the field. Describe your long-term career goals (5-10 years) and how you hope to achieve them. The essay may also include any other information relevant to your education and/or career plans and any additional information you think would be helpful to those reviewing the applications.
Jordan L. Holt Memorial Scholarship
Describe who you are, what brought you to the place where you are in your life today, how you became the person you are, and what your hopes and dreams are.
Northland Human Resources Association (NHRA)/Arrowhead Human Resource Association (AHRA) Scholarship
Discuss your interest and involvement in the field of human resource management. Include leadership roles in SHRM, attendance at SHRM and/or NHRA/AHRA events, intention to sit for exam certification, HRM-related internships, acceptance of an HR-related job, etc. Also, describe your long-term career goals (5-10 years) and how you plan to achieve them. Include additional information relevant to your education and/or career plans you want the donors to know.
Sansio Scholarship
Describe how the scholarship will assist you in your academic endeavors.
/ Study Abroad Scholarship Program
Explain why you are interested in a study abroad program and why you think it is important to your future and career.
WestmorelandFlint Excellence Scholarship
Describe your interest in the scholarship and in a career in marketing. Note: This scholarship also requires 2 letters of recommendation – the letters should also be submitted by you or the letter writer bythe application deadline.

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

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