Requirements to be eligible:
1. Be a matriculated full or part-time University of Cincinnati undergraduate student and be a member of the UCMC.
2. Have been a member of the UCMC, in good standing, for not less than eight months at the time the course begins.
3. Have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining at the University of Cincinnati at the time the course begins.
4. Show proof of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and maintain this status up to the time the award is made.
5. Show proof of a GPA of at least 2.0 for the two academic quarters immediately preceding the course.
6. First apply for any other possible scholarships or financial aid.
7. Have consistently demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to the UCMC.
8. Submit to the UCMC Executive or Scholarship Committee a formal proposal.
2. Have been a member of the UCMC, in good standing, for not less than eight months at the time the course begins.
3. Have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining at the University of Cincinnati at the time the course begins.
4. Show proof of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and maintain this status up to the time the award is made.
5. Show proof of a GPA of at least 2.0 for the two academic quarters immediately preceding the course.
6. First apply for any other possible scholarships or financial aid.
7. Have consistently demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to the UCMC.
8. Submit to the UCMC Executive or Scholarship Committee a formal proposal.
Proposal should contain:
1. A description of the course and course provider.
2. Documentation from the course provider detailing the course curriculum, prerequisites, and costs.
3. Proof that the candidate meets the eligibility requirements (prerequisites, insurance, medical exam, etc.) established by the course provider.
4. Proof of medical insurance, student status, and GPA.
5. Copies of completed applications for other scholarships and financial aid which would apply toward the desired course, along with copies of any resulting/related correspondence.
6. A description of how the student proposes to pass on the knowledge gained on the course to the rest of the UCMC.
7. A description of the applicant's qualifications to receive a Scholarship based on his/her commitment, participation, and leadership in the UCMC to date
The proposal should be as detailed as possible. A complete proposal that anticipates and addresses questions and concerns, and requires very little follow-up or research, would likely be viewed more favorably. Candidates should consider the developmental needs of the UCMC as they chose a course.
2. Documentation from the course provider detailing the course curriculum, prerequisites, and costs.
3. Proof that the candidate meets the eligibility requirements (prerequisites, insurance, medical exam, etc.) established by the course provider.
4. Proof of medical insurance, student status, and GPA.
5. Copies of completed applications for other scholarships and financial aid which would apply toward the desired course, along with copies of any resulting/related correspondence.
6. A description of how the student proposes to pass on the knowledge gained on the course to the rest of the UCMC.
7. A description of the applicant's qualifications to receive a Scholarship based on his/her commitment, participation, and leadership in the UCMC to date
The proposal should be as detailed as possible. A complete proposal that anticipates and addresses questions and concerns, and requires very little follow-up or research, would likely be viewed more favorably. Candidates should consider the developmental needs of the UCMC as they chose a course.
Past proposals which resulted in scholarships:
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Emily Hannan
Robert Sexton
Robert Sexton
Anneliese Koob + 3 Others
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Potential programs this scholarship could apply to: |
Examples of commitment to UCMC the Selection Committee is looking for:
· Actively welcome and get to know new members.
· Provide enthusiasm and encourage others
· Create and/or post fliers for courses and events
· Organize, lead, and/or help lead trips
· Demonstrate a courteous and safety conscious attitude
· Create and/or place advertisements in campus newspapers
· Write an article for a campus newspaper
· Help organize and/or teach UCMC courses
· Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
· Help prepare a budget proposal
· Write an article for the Goosedown Gazette (the UCMC newsletter)
· Edit or otherwise help produce the Goosedown Gazette
· Put on a presentation at a meeting
· Serve as an officer or equipment manager
· Assist with an Open House meeting
· Help maintain or repair equipment
· Assist with the UCMC web pages
· Represent the UCMC at various meetings (SALD, Student Government, UFB, etc.)
· Represent the UCMC at various events (freshman orientation, Earth Day, etc.)
· Hand out fliers by TUC
· Provide enthusiasm and encourage others
· Create and/or post fliers for courses and events
· Organize, lead, and/or help lead trips
· Demonstrate a courteous and safety conscious attitude
· Create and/or place advertisements in campus newspapers
· Write an article for a campus newspaper
· Help organize and/or teach UCMC courses
· Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
· Help prepare a budget proposal
· Write an article for the Goosedown Gazette (the UCMC newsletter)
· Edit or otherwise help produce the Goosedown Gazette
· Put on a presentation at a meeting
· Serve as an officer or equipment manager
· Assist with an Open House meeting
· Help maintain or repair equipment
· Assist with the UCMC web pages
· Represent the UCMC at various meetings (SALD, Student Government, UFB, etc.)
· Represent the UCMC at various events (freshman orientation, Earth Day, etc.)
· Hand out fliers by TUC
Deadlines & Time Line:
The Scholarship Committee generally meets twice a year to select recipients. Courses applied for can occur at any time, within the "Eligibility Requirements" listed above. Some courses require a considerable amount of pre-planning, and applicants should keep that in mind, as well as when the Scholarship Committee meets, when creating their Proposal.
Fall Semester (16 Weeks) – Courses Occurring Late October through February
By the 4th week of the fall semester the Scholarship Committee will inform the Executive Committee about the projected funds available for the school year.
From week 4 through week 8 (mid October), both committees shall advertise for applicants. Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate(s) should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available for their program.
During the 9th week, the scholarship committee will meet and present its selected recipients to the UCMC Executive Committee and then the general membership. They will announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for.
By the 11th week, recipients must accept or decline awards, awards that are not accepted within two weeks of announcement may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued any time after the 9th week upon acceptance by the applicant.
Spring Semester (16 Weeks) – Courses Occurring March through September
By the 13th week of fall semester (mid-November), the Scholarship Committee will inform the Executive Committee about any funds remaining for the school year.
From Fall Semester week 14 (after Thanksgiving) through Spring Semester week 4 (2nd week in February), both committees shall advertise for additional applicants. Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate(s) should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available for their program.
During the 5th week, the scholarship committee will meet and present its selected recipients to the UCMC Executive Committee and then the general membership. They will announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for.
By the 7th week, recipients must accept or decline awards, awards that are not accepted within two weeks of announcement may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued any time after the 5th week upon acceptance by the applicant.
*Applications can be submitted outside of this time frame, they will be reviewed on a case by case basis depending on the course type and the timing of the course. If the scholarship committee does not take up the application, it will be deferred to the next award period.
Fall Semester (16 Weeks) – Courses Occurring Late October through February
By the 4th week of the fall semester the Scholarship Committee will inform the Executive Committee about the projected funds available for the school year.
From week 4 through week 8 (mid October), both committees shall advertise for applicants. Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate(s) should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available for their program.
During the 9th week, the scholarship committee will meet and present its selected recipients to the UCMC Executive Committee and then the general membership. They will announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for.
By the 11th week, recipients must accept or decline awards, awards that are not accepted within two weeks of announcement may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued any time after the 9th week upon acceptance by the applicant.
Spring Semester (16 Weeks) – Courses Occurring March through September
By the 13th week of fall semester (mid-November), the Scholarship Committee will inform the Executive Committee about any funds remaining for the school year.
From Fall Semester week 14 (after Thanksgiving) through Spring Semester week 4 (2nd week in February), both committees shall advertise for additional applicants. Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate(s) should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available for their program.
During the 5th week, the scholarship committee will meet and present its selected recipients to the UCMC Executive Committee and then the general membership. They will announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for.
By the 7th week, recipients must accept or decline awards, awards that are not accepted within two weeks of announcement may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued any time after the 5th week upon acceptance by the applicant.
*Applications can be submitted outside of this time frame, they will be reviewed on a case by case basis depending on the course type and the timing of the course. If the scholarship committee does not take up the application, it will be deferred to the next award period.
In the event that a scholarship recipient does not successfully complete the course for which the award was designated, the UCMC will require that the award amount be refunded to the UCMC
