Scholarship deadline extended to
Friday, December 14
Scholarship Program
The Epi-Hab Scholarship is for USI students
only, and awarded each spring during Honors Week. Six awards of $1,000
are
available, with efforts made to spread the awards across all USI colleges and
divisions. Any student meeting the minimum requirements
is invited to apply, the essay is the critical factor in the scholarship
competition. Please see Epi-Hab Scholarship information below.
Contact Kimberly Armstrong at 812/464-1829 for additional information or instructions.
| Ellen Allen, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education |
| Robert Bauer, College of Nursing and Health Professions |
| Katherine Belsito, College of Nursing and Health Professions |
| April Michelle Garrett, College of Nursing and Health Professions |
| Elizabeth Karber, College of Business |
| Audrea Melton, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education |
Details: The Epi-Hab Scholarship Program provides a $1,000 ($500 each semester) scholarship to one student from each of the colleges within the University of Southern Indiana, and one from University Division/Bachelor of General Studies.
Eligibility: Applicants will be enrolled in a minimum of three semester hours at USI at the time of application and award [both fall and spring semesters]. Students expecting to graduate before the award year should not apply. Applicants must have at least 12 completed semester hours at USI or transferred 12 completed semester hours to USI. A GPA standard for undergraduate applicants is at least 2.7, and for graduate applicants, 3.0.
Requirements: To qualify for the Epi-Hab Scholarship, each student will submit a complete application packet that consists of:
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One completed Epi-Hab Application, signed and dated
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One printed essay [not to exceed 1,000 words, name on every page]
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Provide two letters of recommendation [name, address, and telephone numbers of individuals must be included]
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Send or drop off your application to:
Epi-Hab Scholarship
C/O Kimberly Armstrong
USI Outreach and Engagement
8600 University Blvd. (UCE 2208)
Evansville, IN 47712
By email: kaarmstron@usi.edu (in Microsoft Word or pdf format)
The Essay should contain the following information: Students are asked to write a 1,000 word essay describing proposed field of study and future career plans; students should include how these plans will support our mission to help advance the knowledge and understanding of disability in America and within our community. Explain how you will use your education or experience to make a difference for people with disabilities. Also include: Name, address, phone number, email address and the college/program in which the student is enrolled. Essays are judged based on quality of organized thought and originality.
Who Should Apply? Students
who have a disability or assist individuals with disabilities in either
their personal lives or workplace, are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process: The committee will review each application on the basis of the information submitted, in accordance with the required items. Once all the qualifications are met, the Selection Committee will then make its selections based on the content and originality of the essay papers. The chosen recipients will be notified by Honors Week 2013 and the scholarship will be presented during Honors Week, March 2013.
How it Works:
The Epi-Hab Scholarship Funds will be
deposited in the winners' USI accounts and may be used toward educational
expenses incurred at USI which includes: tuition, course fees, textbooks and housing.
Funds will be distributed in the fall and spring semesters following the
award, in the amount of 50% of the award per semester.
People expecting to graduate before the year of
the award should not apply. Each winner has a
maximum of four calendar years in which to use the award, from the first
registration period following the award, i.e., winners from the 2013-2014
year will be able to utilize the award beginning with the fall semester of
2014, but not before.
Please note: The scholarship award is subject to those currently enrolled at
USI. Individuals who graduate are not able to apply scholarship winnings to
expenses incurred from previous semesters of enrollment, prior to winning
the scholarship.
While not specifically targeting applicants with disabilities, we encourage students with disabilities, as well as others, to apply for this scholarship.
Please Note: In the event that any college or division has fewer than three qualified applicants, the Epi-hab Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to create an at-large pool of qualified applicants, which may result in multiple winners from one or more colleges.
Apply
now for the 2013-2014, $1,000 Scholarship!
Deadline is December 14, 2012!
Download the
application
for details.
