209 Knapp Hall
PO Box 6450
womensgenderstudies.wvu.edu
THE SALLIE LOWTHER NORRIS SHOWALTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND RELATED DISCIPLINES
Application Form 2018-2019
This award recognizes an undergraduate woman who demonstrates high mathematical and/or scientific achievement and commitment to social justice and/or women’s and gender studies issues. Sallie Norris Showalter was one of the first ten women admitted to WVU in 1889. She won the freshman math prize in 1890 and was an outspoken advocate for women in higher education.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name
(last) (first) (middle)
Local Address
(street)
(city) (state, zip)
Local daytime phone number
Permanent Address (if different from local address)
(street)
(city) (state, zip)
II. ELIGIBILITY
1. Current status: (check one)
Full-time student (12 or more hours/semester)
Part-time student (fewer than 12 hours)
What is your major and/or minor, if you have one?
2. Current rank: (check one)
_____ senior
_____ junior
_____ sophomore
_____ freshman
3. Expected graduation date and degree to be received:
4. What is your GPA for all undergraduate courses in your major field?
5. GPA in math/math related discipline if a minor field?
6. Faculty Advisor:
7. Total hours enrolled for current semester
8. List math/math related course work for current academic year:
Fall
Spring
III. EDUCATION
1. List any women’s studies courses (undergraduate or graduate) you have taken.
2. Please list in chronological order the high school (GED), other colleges, universities, trade/vocational schools you have attended or additional training you have received. List institutions, dates of degree/s, GPA, and major if applicable.
IV. ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
1. High school and/or college extracurricular activities/achievements/honors that have been important to your self-development.
2. Community service and or professional activities (include membership in organizations and offices held).
3. Employment since high school, starting with current or most recent position.
V. ESSAY
Please attach a 250-500 word essay (typed, double-spaced) that describes your interest and background in the field of mathematics or a related field of science. What is your involvement in, or awareness of, women’s issues and/or social justice issues, particularly as they relate to the science field outlined above? Please indicate how these issues are related to your educational and professional goals.
VI. SUPPORTING MATERIALS
A. Transcripts:
Transcripts are required for all awards and scholarships. Include transcripts for undergraduate work at WVU or other university you may have attended. (Copies of transcripts will be accepted.)
B. Test Scores:
If available, please provide a photocopy of relevant test scores (i.e. ACT, SAT) which may indicate your academic potential for the award or scholarship for which you are applying.
C. References:
List below the names and addresses of two people who are familiar with your academic and/or extracurricular activities in women’s studies and who know your potential for undergraduate work in this area. Please have these individuals mail, fax, or email letters of reference to the address below.
1)
2)
The deadline for receipt of the application and supporting material is
Thursday, March 22, 2017
Please return this application to:
Center for Women's & Gender Studies
209 Knapp Hall, PO Box 6450
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-6450
Phone: (304) 293-2339, Fax (304) 293-3041
Email:
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Cari Carpenter, Interim Director
Email:
Revised Jan. 2018