THE REV. DR. DAVID STEFFENSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ETHICS
APPLICATION
The Rev. Dr. David Steffenson Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Policy and Ethics was established in 2010 to honor Rev. Steffenson's 17 years of service to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students and the Mauthe Center.
The Steffenson Scholarship will be awarded to a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student in good academic standing who is seeking a degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science and/or other majors related to environmental ethics. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, good character, passion and dedication to the environment and a commitment to obtaining their degree in the chosen field.
The scholarship for 2014/2015academic year is $500. The recipient of the scholarship will also be considered the Steffenson Environmental Scholar.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The student must be enrolled as a full time student at UWGB majoring in Environmental Policy and Planning and/or Environmental Science or a related field.
The student shall have evidenced their dedication to and passion for environmental causes and a commitment to obtain their degree in the chosen field. A personal statement no longer than two double spaced pages (12 point font and 1” margins) should reflect these qualities.
The student shall have demonstrated academic success as evidenced by a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The student shall provide two supporting references: One reference from a faculty, staff or administrative employee from UWGB in his/her major, and a second from a person familiar with the student’s character, spiritual or faith development.
The student should be willing to commit to doing 100 hours of service at The Mauthe Center during the academic year that the scholarship was awarded.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION:
Resume, personal statement, and 2 letters of reference must be submitted by February 28th, 2014 to The Mauthe Center.
The scholarship shall be awarded in the summer for use during the following academic year.
In addition to the application forms, the selection committee may request additional information, including an interview.
The scholarship recipient will be announced by April 1, 2014.
APPLICATION SUMMARY—BY February 28th, 2014—PLEASE SUBMIT:
- Current resume
- Personal statement
- Copy of current transcript
- Two letters of reference: One from a faculty, staff, or administrative employee from UWGB, and a second from a person familiar with the student’s character, spiritual or faith development.
- Bring required material to the Mauthe Center.
- OR - Send required material to:
The Rev. Richard Mauthe Scholarship Committee
The Mauthe Center
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
If you have questions, please contact us at (920)465-5133 or via email at .
THE REV. DR. DAVID STEFFENSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ETHICS
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Letter of reference provided by:______
Letter of reference provided by:______
College transcript included (you may use internet [SIS] and print it off for us)
On separate pages please type a statement explaining and exemplifying your dedication to and passion for environmental causes and a commitment to obtain your degree in the chosen field. You may also provide other information about yourself, which you would like the selection committee to consider. The personal statement should not be longer than two double-spaced pages (12 point font and 1’’ margins.)
Current Resume
Signature of Student:______Date:______
(Please include this signed checklist with all other documents)
Deadline for submission to The Mauthe Center is February 29th, 2014.