Mayborn Graduate Scholarship Application

Deadline is the first Friday in March by 5 p.m.

Please complete form electronically, then print out and sign when completed.

I,, requestconsideration for a Mayborn Graduate Scholarship for $10,000 for the next academic year. Select one:

This is my first application.

I applied previously but did not receive a scholarship.

I received a scholarship last year and am applying for a second year. Half of the amount may be granted if graduating in December.

Use this checklist to confirm that you understand the guidelines and know what is expected of applicants for and recipients of the Mayborn Graduate Scholarship.

As a Mayborn Graduate Scholarship applicant:

I have met all requirements for admission by the Toulouse Graduate School and the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism including having GRE scores on file and have been unconditionally accepted to the Mayborn master’s program.

I have included a cover letter stating my intention to work in the communications industry and why I deserve this scholarship.

I have included two reference letters supporting my scholarship application. Reference letters for admission cannot be used for this application but the same people may submit a supporting letter.

I have included a current resume.

If awarded a Mayborn Graduate Scholarship, I will:

  • Register as a full-time graduate student each semester (9 hours).
  • Write a personal letter to Sue Mayborn upon the receipt of this scholarship.
  • Participate in seminars, meetings, workshops and special events that are offered to you and/or recommended by the Mayborn director or the Toulouse Graduate School.
  • Participate in the Mayborn Community Service program to contribute back to the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute during the year as needed. An average of 40 hours is expected.

Application Information

Full Name:

Current Address (including city, state, zip):

Hometown:

Telephone:

UNT Email: Personal Email:

UNT Student ID (8 digit number):

(Do not use a social security number.)

Tell us about your current job/internship, if applicable (employer, job title, duties):

Career Goals

You may complete this information on a separate sheet.

One to three years

Four to nine years

Ten plus years

GRE Scores:Verbal: Quantitative: Writing:

Undergraduate cumulative GPA: Graduate cumulative GPA:

Number of graduate hours completed since last degree:

Career area of interest:

Date received undergraduate degree:Major: Minor:

Degree sought at the Mayborn Graduate Institute:Master of Journalism

Master of Arts (thesis)

I CERTIFY THAT the information I am providing is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

  • By submitting this application, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations governing UNT.
  • I authorize UNT to verify the information I have provided as needed.
  • I understand that applicant information may be provided to the sponsor(s) or donor(s) funding any awards received, and that notice of this award may be publicized in university materials.
  • I authorize UNT to provide copies of grades and periodic performance updates to the selection committee as needed, including members of organizations or foundations overseeing donor interests (i.e., foundations, trust administrators, etc.). For students on externally funded sponsored projects, funding and selection processes are mandated/overseen by the sponsor/PI and my participation with related reporting requirements is expected.
  • I understand that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship.

Signature ______Date ______

Send application to:Contact Information:

Graduate Advisor(940) 565-4564

Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism(940) 369-8959 - FAX

University of North

1155 Union Circle #311460

Denton, TX 76203-5017

Revised 10/26/15