Duane Mark Bouliew History Prize

The Duane Mark Bouliew History Prize will be conferred annually in an amount that will be no less than $500. The scholarship must be used for undergraduate study at Central Michigan University or in one of CMU's study-abroad programs. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Duane Bouliew who sought to become a teacher and historian and was immersed in the pursuit of historical knowledge from records of real people and events. The donors hope that the recipient will impart both knowledge and compassion, teach but also learn, speak but more often listen, and be a role model as well as a friend. Duane Bouliew is remembered most because he loved people and life; this grant honors those qualities he displayed throughout his life. His family and friends hope that the recipient of this award will use this grant to fulfill personal dreams and goals, seeking excellence not only in knowledge but also in human compassion.

Criteria:

 A Central Michigan University student with a junior or senior class rank.  3.25 GPA or higher in history (with a minimum of 12 hours in history completed at CMU), 3.00 or higher overall GPA and ranking in the top 35% of the class.  Active in Phi Alpha Theta, the History Club or other campus or community organizations (with a preference for Phi Alpha Theta and History Club activity).  Scholarship selection is competitive.

Application/Selection Process:

 Students will apply each spring for the scholarship, to be given annually the following academic year.  Application materials will include an application form (information on class rank, GPA, etc.), a list of references, a copy of the applicant's transcript, and a list of the applicant's activities. The applicant is also responsible for soliciting letters of recommendation from two members of the Department of History faculty.  The selection process will be the following: a) Review of the application materials by the Department Personnel Committee and the President of Omicron-Omega or a designated Phi Alpha Theta member. b) Notice to the Financial Aid Office of the recipient.

Deadline:

February 6 Duane Mark Bouliew History Prize Application

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Duane Bouliew who sought to become a teacher and historian and was immersed in the pursuit of historical knowledge from records of real people and events. The donors hope that the recipient will impart both knowledge and compassion, teach but also learn, speak but more often listen, and be a role model as well as a friend. Duane Bouliew is remembered most because he loved people and life; this grant honors those qualities he displayed throughout his life. His family and friends hope that the recipient of this award will use this grant to fulfill personal dreams and goals, seeking excellence not only in knowledge but also in human compassion.

Personal Information

Name: ID #

Campus Address: Telephone:

Permanent Address: Telephone:

E-Mail Address:

Class Rank: Junior Senior (Check One)

History GPA Number of Hours in History Cumulative GPA Total Number of Hours References The applicant must solicit letters of recommendation from two members of the Department of History faculty and arrange to have them sent to the Department of History office (Powers 106). These letters should comment on the applicant’s academic work and campus or community activities. Name Address Telephone

Please return this completed form and a copy of your transcript (an unofficial or official transcript is acceptable) to Powers 106 no later than February 6. Activities Please provide an annotated list of campus and community activities. (Give the names of the organizations, offices held, and a description of the types of activities that you directed or for which you were responsible.)

Immediate Goals Explain how you would use this scholarship to further your studies.

Long-Term Goals In paragraph form, please provide the committee with a statement of your goals or plans for the future.

If you have any further comments or information, please feel free to use an additional page.

If awarded the Duane Mark Bouliew History Prize, I prefer to in one lump sum for the academic year. have it disbursed: in two disbursements (half in the fall semester/half in the spring semester.

Signature Date