I. Statement of Eligibility:

Name:_________________________________________________ SSN:___________________

Address:___________________________________________ City:________________________

State:____________________ Zip Code:___________ Phone No.:_________________________

II. Are you admitted to a graduate program at The University of Memphis?     Yes: ____   No:____

College:_________________________________________________________

Degree Program:__________________________________________________

Enrollment intentions: (Check one)

Part-time (6 hrs. per semester):  _________    Full-time (9-12 hrs. per semester):  _________

III. List recognitions, awards, and scholarly activities received while pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree(s) (please indicate if the activity is undergraduate or graduate):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

IV. Essay: On an attached sheet(s) please write an essay providing us with more information about yourself. The essay should be typed and no longer than two (2) pages double-spaced. The content of the essay should be directed toward the following:

• Your educational goals. Do you intend to further your graduate education after you complete your current degree?
• Your occupational or professional objectives. How do you intend to use your advanced knowledge and skills?
• Your unique traits or interest that would make you worthy of winning this fellowship.
• Why this fellowship opportunity is important to you and contributions you will have to offer as a result of having achieved your overall educational goals and professional objectives.

The Self-Application Form is available in the Graduate School, Administration 215 or on-line.

In addition to the completed application, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one of which should be academic. Letters should be sent by the recommender directly to Fellowship Committee (address on previous web page.)

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FELLOWSHIP. IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT HIS/HER APPLICATION FILE IS COMPLETE WITH BOTH APPLICATIONS, ESSAY, AND TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATED DEADLINE.

Completed applications should be returned to Administration Building Room 215 or mailed to the address listed on the first page.