Institutional Scholarships Important Information and Scholarship Policies
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Important Information and Scholarship Policies Scholarships are listed by departments.  This guide is not designed to provide complete detailed information on every scholarship listed.  Please contact the department offering the scholarship if you have specific questions or need complete information. Most of the scholarships listed will require an application.  Unless otherwise noted, applications must be obtained from and returned to the department authorizing the scholarship.  Scholarships are generally for full-time, degree-seeking students who have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Most recipients will be notified of their scholarship award(s) by mid-June 2009.  Generally, unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. Applications require free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open. Scholarships are credited to the student's Fort Lewis College bill.  Amounts are approximate and depend on fund availability each year. The total amounts are for the entire year and are split evenly between Fall and Winter terms, unless otherwise indicated.  The recipient must sign a Financial Aid Award Notification formally accepting the scholarship and agreeing to the conditions governing financial aid. Definitions You will find the following terms in this web page. Please become familiar with them. Academic Year - Fall and Winter terms, generally September - April. CO - Colorado. CO Resident - Colorado resident as defined for tuition classification purposes. Please contact the Registrar's Office or the Admission Office for specifics. County - all counties referred to are presumed to be in Colorado, unless otherwise stated  Degree-seeking Student – Student enrolled in an academic program that leads to a specific degree such as Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Science. EFC - Expected Family Contribution, established by the US Dept. of Education according to your FAFSA, used to determine need for financial aid     FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2009-2010 school year, which is used to determine financial need. You may go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete it on-line. It should be completed, signed and transmitted to the US Department of Education as soon after January 1st as possible, but no later than February 15th to be considered an early applicant. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to obtain a pin number to sign your FAFSA.  The Office of Financial Aid strongly urges you to complete a FAFSA each year whether the scholarship(s) you are applying for requires one or not. FLC – Fort Lewis College Full-time Student – Minimum 12 credit hours per term, many institutional merit-based scholarships require the student to enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours per term GPA - Grade Point Average - When a required GPA is listed, it is the minimum GPA to be considered for the scholarship award. Index - Colorado Commission on Higher Education Admission Eligibility Index, used to determine eligibility for certain scholarships.  Return to Top
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AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Applications are available at the Biology office, 711 Berndt Hall, or at the Foundation office.  Applications for the January 7, 2009 disbursement will be due on December 15, 2008.  Recipient must have declared a major in Biology or Agriculture and a recommendation from a Biology or Agriculture faculty member.   TED AND LEEANN COMPTON SCHOLARSHIP Junior or Senior at Fort Lewis College with 3.0 or higher GPA Preference to Colorado residents FAFSA and current transcript required $2,000 ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned with essay as described on form, and a copy of current academic transcript to Anthropology Club, Room 274, Center of Southwest Studies, FLC.  Contact person:  Aaron Lampman at same address.  Application deadline:  April 7, 2009.  Selection of recipient made by committee of Anthropology faculty and Anthropology Club members.  Notification by letter and/or telephone by April 24, 2009. THE RONNIE THOMAS ANTHROPOLOGY MEMORIAL TERM FUND Full time degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA Must have earned minimum 45 credit hours, at least 16 credit hours of Anthropology coursework $200 to $500 THE CONOR WILLEKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline October 31, 2008, notification by November 30, 2008.  Pick up application from Marge Gomez 273 CSWS or Dr. Philip Duke, 281 CSWS Full time degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 3.0 cumulative GPA Preference given to applicants with a minimum of 45 credit hours completed at time of application with 16 of these credit hours being anthropology courses Essay explaining long term goals as to why the student would benefit from this scholarship C.V./resume required Transcript required $500 Return to Top
ART DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to the Art Department. Contact person: Chad Colby, phone (970) 247-7152.  Recipients must be full-time degree seeking students and declared Art majors at FLC.  Applicants must provide a portfolio of 8-10 works from college level courses.  Scholarship applications and portfolios are reviewed in March. THE GERTRUDE BROWN FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Fine Arts major preferred, letter describing academic goals and interest in Fine Arts required Academic transcripts, Foundation Scholarship Application and essay required $500 to $1,000 THE DAVID OLSETH SCHOLARSHIP Junior or above with cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above Amount varies THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (ART) Colorado resident Completed 45 credit hours or more, cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 Contingent upon continued funding from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education Approximate value of in-state tuition Return to Top ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The Fort Lewis College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competes in NCAA Division II and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).  Our eleven intercollegiate athletic programs attract and graduate high quality student-athletes.  We create an atmosphere of high expectations and success that is a source of pride for Fort Lewis College and the community.  Athletic Scholarship awards may include but not exceed full tuition, fees, room, board and an allowance for books as per NCAA regulations.  Scholarships are awarded based on athletic merit as determined by the head coach of each sport.  All scholarship recipients must meet NCAA eligibility rules, and initial recipients must be cleared though the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.  Contact the head coach of the sport in which you wish to participate about athletic scholarship awards.  For further information visit www.goskyhawks.com.
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BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Recipient must have declared major in Biology or Agriculture and must describe how the scholarship will help them attain their career and professional goals.  Contact person:  Dr. Julie Korb korb_j@fortlewis.edu or Dr. Ginny Hutchins hutchins_g@fortlewis.edu TED AND LEEANN COMPTON SCHOLARSHIP Junior or Senior at Fort Lewis College with 3.0 or higher GPA Preference to Colorado residents Foundation Scholarship Application, letter of recommendation from faculty member and current transcript required $2,000 Return to Top CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to the Chemistry Department. Contact person: Cindy Browder, 242 Chemistry Hall, Fort Lewis College. Application deadline: March 3, 2009. Selection made by committee of Chemistry faculty. All applicants notified of decision in writing before April 1, 2009. THE CALLENDAR CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP Intent to pursue a career in pharmacy, pharmacology or a related chemical science Sophomore, junior, or senior $1,200 THE RICHARD SENNE MEMORIAL Need-based, FAFSA required Must have strong moral character and plan a career beneficial to mankind Chemistry major, junior or senior $600 Return to Top
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP For more complete information and an application form visit the CSEMS web site at: http://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_arts_sciences/physics_engineering/CSEMS/CSEMS.htm or contact Don May at may_d@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7545.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Demonstrate academic potential or ability Enrolled full time in computer science, computer science information systems, engineering, engineering-physics or mathematic degree program Up to $3,100 THE HASKELL COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP No application.  Students meeting criteria are automatically considered.  Contact person: Evans Adams, 178 Education Business Hall, Fort Lewis College.  Recipients selected by Computer Science Information Systems (CSIS) faculty based on performance in CSIS courses and service to department.  Recipients are notified in writing. For continuing students, attempt made to evenly distribute awards among sophomores, juniors and seniors Funds for up to four students Approximately $300 per term Return to Top
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP For more complete information and an application form visit the CSEMS web site at: http://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_arts_sciences/physics_engineering/CSEMS/CSEMS.htm or contact Don May at may_d@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7545.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Demonstrate academic potential or ability Enrolled full time in computer science, computer science information systems, engineering, engineering-physics or mathematic degree program Up to $3,100 LARRY C. AND BLANCHE V. FRAZIER ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Must be Engineering student, any grade level Minimum 3.0 GPA Up to $1,500 WILLIAM G. CARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Full time student in good standing who has completed one year of active participation in the Engineers Without Borders program at Fort Lewis College GPA of 2.75 or better Long term commitment to involvement in the Engineers Without Borders program at Fort Lewis College, assuming an increasingly significant leadership role Coursework choices that support academic understanding of the Engineers Without Borders program ideals Must complete senior seminar research on an Engineers Without Borders related project Renewable upon annual approval by the scholarship committee $2,000 per academic year   Return to Top ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Application not required. Applicants must have English major.  Selection made by English Department faculty. Notification in writing by May 3rd. THE ALICE ADMIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Minimum 60 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA $300 THE CRAIG F. MCLEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Junior standing Minimum 2.50 cumulative FLC GPA Preference to English-Communication majors, special preference to applicants with military background Up to $250 per semester THE PAUL PAVICH SCHOLARSHIP Minimum 60 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA $500 THE CARROLL PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP Junior standing Minimum 60 credit hours 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA $1,000 Return to Top
EXERCISE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT THE JOAN SANDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient must have a declared major in Exercise Science.  Application obtained from and returned to Professor Marcy Jung, Exercise Science Department, 137 Gymnasium, (970) 247-7516. Application deadline is April 15, 2009. Junior standing or higher Cumulative FLC GPA of 3.00 or higher Demonstrate participation in Exercise Science department activities, in particular, intramurals $500 DR. JO ANN SOIGNIER SPORT ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient must have a declared major in Exercise Science with the Sport Administration Option.  Application obtained from and returned to Professor Paul Petersen, Exercise Science Department, 139 Gymnasium, (970) 247-7577.  Application deadline is April 15, 2009. Sophomore standing or higher Cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50 or higher Accepted into the FLC Sport Administration Program Demonstrated leadership, service and enthusiasm in the field of sport administration $500 Return to Top
GEOSCIENCES Criteria for all scholarships: Geosciences majors only (see individual scholarships for more). More than one student may receive each scholarship. Rarely awarded to incoming freshman, but freshman applicant may be considered if outstanding qualifications evident. Recipient(s) selected by committee of Department of Geosciences faculty; must maintain 2.70 cumulative FLC GPA and complete at least twelve hours each term. All applicants notified of decision in writing. Application obtained from and returned to Department of Geosciences. Contact person: Lauren Heerschap, 410 Berndt Hall, Fort Lewis. Application deadline: March 3, 2009. THE AMOCO GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP African-American, Hispanic, or Native American Financial need considered, but not the determining factor, FAFSA required $1,000 THE FRANK O BOWMAN, JR. SCHOLARSHIP  No additional requirements $1,000 JACK & HELEN ELLINGSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $800 THE FOUR CORNERS GEM AND MINERAL SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $500 MARY GILLAM SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $500 THE LOUIS RIDGWAY SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $100 to $1,000, highly variable THURSTON SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements 2 @ $2,500 THE MARK WELTER SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements $100 to $1,000 highly variable Return to Top
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT For the Bushnell Scholarship and The Math Scholarship:  No application required for these scholarships. Committee of Math faculty will nominate and select recipient(s). Recipient(s) notified of decision in mid-April, both verbally and in writing by Department Chair. Contact person: Carl Lienert, 266 EBH, Fort Lewis College. THE BUSHNELL SCHOLARSHIP Senior level. Recipient must complete at least twelve credit hours per semester $200 COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP For more complete information and an application form visit the CSEMS web site at: http://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_arts_sciences/physics_engineering/CSEMS/CSEMS.htm or contact Don May at may_d@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7545.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Demonstrate academic potential or ability Enrolled full time in computer science, computer science information systems, engineering, engineering-physics or mathematics degree program. Up to $3,100 THE MATH SCHOLARSHIP Must be outstanding in mathematics, one offer to a sophomore, one to a junior $300 Return to Top
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Criteria for all: Music major with 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA; must complete at least twelve credit hours per term. Also available to incoming freshman if outstanding qualifications are evident, unless otherwise indicated. Recipient selected by committee of Music Department faculty. All applicants are notified of decision verbally and in writing by May 1st. Application obtained from and returned to the Music Department. Contact person: Rochelle Mann, 212 Sage Hall, Fort Lewis College. Application deadline: March 3, 2009. THE CAROL CORY MEMORIAL PIANO SCHOLARSHIP Piano major Up to $600 THE DURANGO CHORAL SOCIETY LINDA MACK SCHOLARSHIP Choral Music Education major Up to $1,000 SHAWN ELLGOOD SCHOLARSHIP Participant in Concert Band, music major not required $200 THE MARION JARVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition MCTEER SCHOLARSHIP Violin or Viola Major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (MUSIC) No application required Music major, cumulative FLC GPA of at least 3.00, must participate significantly in music programs Recipient is nominated and chosen by a selection committee of music faculty Colorado resident, awards not available to first-time freshman Approximate value of in-state tuition.  This scholarship is funded by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and availability is contingent upon continued funding THE AL ROSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP No additional requirements Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE JAN ROSHONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Music Education major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition THE SAN JUAN SYMPHONY SCHOLARSHIP String major, audition required Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition IRMA B. STRAWN VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP Violin major Between $200 and approximate value of in-state tuition Return to top.
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP For more complete information and an application form visit the CSEMS web site at: http://www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_arts_sciences/physics_engineering/CSEMS/CSEMS.htm or contact Don May at may_d@fortlewis.edu, 970-247-7545.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Demonstrate academic potential or ability Enrolled full time in computer science, computer science information systems, engineering, engineering-physics or mathematics degree program. Up to $3,100 Return to Top PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT  Application obtained from and returned to Psychology Department. Application deadline: Last working day of February, 2009. Recipient selected by Psychology faculty; may reapply for scholarship. Applicants notified in writing of decision. THE HAROLD & RITA MANSFIELD SCHOLARSHIP Psychology major, CO resident, show financial need, maintain 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA Enrolled in minimum 12 credit hours per semester Must have spent the last two terms at Fort Lewis College Available to juniors or seniors who have one full year remaining at Fort Lewis College $400 to $800 Return to top
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to Teacher Education Department.  Contact person:  William A. Camp, Field Experience Coordinator, 242 Education/Business Hall, Fort Lewis College.  Application deadline:  March 13, 2009.  Selection made by Teacher Education Department Selection Committee, unless otherwise noted.  Notification mailed out by May 1, 2009 to recipient and all applicants. AACTE/MOPH Documented service with the disabled; professional training related to teaching/aiding the disabled required $200 ROBERT M BARR AND ROBERTA ARMSTRONG BARR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Certification of CO residency; transcripts; two letters of reference, a 250-300 word essay articulating your larger purposes for seeking a career as a teacher; and FAFSA required $1,500 to $3,000  EDITH BROCHU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Elementary teacher education student interested in reading; junior or senior status Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required Unofficial transcripts, list of extracurricular activities and awards required Approximate amount of in-state tuition  THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP OF THE LA PLATA COUNTY CHAPTER Any resident of the San Juan River basin; full-time; junior level or better with minimum 60 credit hours; seeking elementary, secondary, or K-12 teacher certification Selection made by Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Committee, interview required Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required $250 GIERSCH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Student who will be completing the Teacher Education Program by enrolling in student teaching at the K-12 level with a major in Science, Exercise Science or Business Awarded to applicant with the highest GPA, must have the recommendation of the Teacher Education Department faculty $500 THE EMILY A. HOWARD AWARD Students nominated by peer or faculty member on a specific application from Teacher Education Department Junior, senior, or post-graduate level with 2.50 cumulative FLC GPA; completed minimum 60 credit hours $200 MARILYN JENNINGS SCHOLARSHIP Seeking admission to Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Teacher Licensure Program; minimum cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50; demonstrated financial need May be used to defray various teacher education program costs including texts; fees for fingerprinting; PLACE tests, and license applications $25 - $100 THE MARY K. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Must have grown up in La Plata County and graduated from a La Plata County high school Completed minimum 60 credit hours, seeking elementary teacher certification, top cumulative FLC GPA of all applicants, preference given to qualified applicant who demonstrates an interest in and appreciation of music $200 THE JULIE JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Restricted to students interested in early childhood or elementary teaching (no specific major required) 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, selection based on academic transcript, outside activities involvement and essay $500 THE THEODORE AND EDNA M. JONES SCHOLARSHIP Restricted to students interested in early childhood or elementary teaching (no specific major required) 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, selection based on academic transcript, outside activities involvement and essay $1,000 THE ALICE LANCASTER "PIONEER" AWARD Full-time student; junior, senior, or post-graduate level, 2.50 cumulative GPA, completed minimum 80 credit hours, enrolled in Teacher Education Department, seeking elementary teacher certification Preference given to applicant with best letter describing his/her educational goals and career plans Must demonstrate financial need, FAFSA required $300 SANDRA MAPEL SCHOLARSHIP Must be accepted as a student teacher candidate and earned a cumulative FLC GPA of 2.50 or better Transcripts; list of outside activities; 1 page essay describing the reasons for applying for the scholarship required $1,000 THE JOAN KATHLEEN MATHIAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CO resident, 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, completed minimum 60 credit hours, seeking elementary teacher certification, not receiving any other federal or state financial aid $400 to $600 THE MILITARY ORDER OF PURPLE HEART SCHOLARSHIP Sophomore, junior or senior class level; 2.50 cumulative FLC GPA, acceptance into Teacher Education Program, recommendation of Education 324 or 325 instructor required Demonstrated service to disabled population; prior professional training in teaching/aiding disabled required Letter about applicant's career goals, concerns for, experience with and attitudes toward the disabled required $200 CHARLES H. REID SCHOLARSHIP Full time student in good standing, 15 credit hours or more per semester Have and maintain 3.00 GPA each semester Be admitted to the Teacher Licensure Program Preference given to (but not limited to) pre-service mathematics teachers $500 Return to Top
THEATRE DEPARTMENT Application obtained from and returned to the Theatre Department.  DAVID BERG SCHOLARSHIP For Theatre majors with a history of active involvement in FLC Theatre productions The amount is determined on a yearly basis THE GERTRUDE BROWN FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship will be awarded as determined by the faculty. $1,000 ERTESZEK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP One award available to any newly declared Theatre major that has shown a high level of scholarship and involvement in theatre productions; another to established Theatre majors based on their financial need, scholarship and dedication to our productions The amounts are determined on a yearly basis THE BETTY HASKELL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIPS 3.0 GPA and a history of active involvement in FLC Theatre productions required The number and amount of scholarships is determined on a yearly basis LYLE HOWARD THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP Junior or senior Theatre major with a GPA of at least 2.5 The amount is determined on a yearly basis THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP (THEATRE) For Theatre majors with minimum 3.00 cumulative FLC GPA, must be a Colorado resident for tuition purposes and participate in a number of FLC Theatre productions The value is approximate cost of in-state tuition.  This scholarship is funded by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and availability is contingent upon continued funding Return to Top
ADMISSION OFFICE Freshmen complete the Fort Lewis College application by our priority deadline of May 1 for Fall semester consideration.  Funding may be available after May 1, but preference is given to applicants who meet the priority deadline.  Scholarships are renewable for 8 semesters or 120 credits if you meet academic criteria.  No other application is needed. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP  Eligibility:  <