MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP TEAM SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements for Applicants
Applicants for this scholarship
must be full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking
Shepherd University students who demonstrate leadership
qualities and a commitment to improving race relations,
enhancing cultural diversity, and promoting
multiculturalism.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete and submit the Multicultural
Leadership Scholarship Application by
Friday, February 8, 2008. By clicking here: ShepherdU_Multicultural Scholarship [PDF]
Applicants must submit a two-page essay indicating their
qualifications for this scholarship and their commitment
to diversity and social justice.
Applicants must have two letters of recommendation
submitted in support of their demonstrated or potential
leadership qualities. These letters should be sent by
the persons writing the recommendations directly to the
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs by Friday, February 8, 2008.
Selected applicants must have a personal interview with
the Multicultural Leadership Scholarship Selection
Committee.
Incoming students must have submitted their admissions application
and all required materials to Shepherd University before
applying for the Multicultural Leadership Scholarship.
Applicants who have not done so by
Monday, February 12, 2007,
will not be considered for the scholarship.
Incoming students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a
4.0 scale.
Returning Shepherd students, transfers, and readmits
must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and maintain a
minimum 2.5 semester GPA.
Scholarship Amount
The amount of the award is determined by the Office of
Multicultural Student Affairs and is based on academic
achievement, leadership qualities, need, and
institutional goals and objectives. The average amount
awarded covers 25 to 75 percent of
a student's tuition fees, and room. International
students are responsible for taxes of any excess award
amount over the tuition cost.
Duration
One academic year. The recipient
may reapply annually for a maximum of four years.
Requirements for Scholarship Recipients
·
Attend and fully participate in the Multicultural
Leadership Team training program. Team members attend a
seminar (non-credit) on Thursdays,
5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
·
Participate in community service (45 hours of service
per semester) and outreach programs or assist in the
recruitment of under-represented students to Shepherd
University.
·
Assist in the planning and implementing of multicultural
and social justice education programs.
·
Attend the Multicultural Leadership Team retreat in the
fall (Dates to be announced).
·
Participate in multicultural and social justice programs
and activities on and off campus.
Return the completed Multicultural Leadership
application by
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008 FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
(Late applications will not be accepted)
For more information, you may call us at (304) 876-5453
or fax us at
(304) 376-5033.
This scholarship is
funded by Shepherd University, the Shepherdstown
Ministerial Association, and the Shepherd University
Foundation.
