Description

This scholarship was established to assist a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and potential leadership in his/her chosen professional field or discipline. To apply for the John Croft Endowment Scholarship, fill out a College of Education Scholarship application and include all required materials as listed below.

Notification of awards will be sent by mail.

Nominations may come from the individual seeking the scholarship or from faculty members in the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be a graduate student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies.
Emphasis is to be placed on selecting students interested in pursuing a career in education.
Applicant must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Priority will be given to student(s) who demonstrate economic need (as indicated on their Tax Return Form).

Checklist (please initial on line indicating submission of required documentation)

____A College of Education Scholarship application form.
____A one-page letter of nomination.
____A one-page statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to career in education.
____An up-to-date University of Houston transcript.
____A current resume.
____Documentation of financial need (i.e.Tax Return Form).
____Three letters of recommendation from faculty in the College of Education such as a
        course instructor, faculty advisor or faculty members in Educational Leadership
        and Cultural Studies.

Awards for this scholarship will be determined by the Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies Scholarship Committee.

Deadline

March 6, 2009