Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties

APSCUF ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY FACULTIES 285 NORMAL STREET EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY MEMORANDUM

TO: East Stroudsburg University Community

FROM: Ralph Vitello Scholarship Committee

DATE: February 6, 2017

SUBJECT: Ralph Vitello/ APSCUF Scholarship

The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty (APSCUF) at East Stroudsburg University has contributed a scholarship in the name of Ralph Vitello, a former professor at ESU. They will award four scholarships: two for $945.00 and two for $612.50 for spring/summer 2017 tuition. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic record, campus activities, community service, career goals, financial need, and letters of recommendation. All undergraduate matriculated students who meet the qualifications outlined below may apply.

The application closing date is March 3, 2017. Please feel free to copy the form and distribute to qualified students. Additional forms may be obtained on the web at www.esu.edu/studyabroad or from the Office of International Programs, located in Stroud Hall 103.

If you are interested in obtaining additional information about the Ralph Vitello Scholarship please contact Steve Ives in the Office of International Programs at 570-422-3527 or [email protected]. All applications and supporting documents must be delivered to the Office of International Programs on or before March 3, 2017. #_____

RALPH VITELLO/APSCUF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Ralph Vitello Scholarship Committee at East Stroudsburg University will grant up to two scholarships to students returning to campus Fall 2017. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic record, campus activities, community service, career goals, financial need, and letters of recommendation. All undergraduate matriculated students who meet the qualifications outlined below may apply.

1. A minimum of 3.0 Quality Point Average. 2. Completion of at least 12 credit hours of coursework at ESU and no more than 90 credit hours at the time of application. 3. Returning to ESU for at least one semester of full-time study 4. Previous recipients of this scholarship are ineligible.

Students wishing to complete the application online must print a hardcopy to submit to the Office of International Programs. All applicants must:

1. Return completed application to the Office of International Programs in Stroud Hall 103. 2. Attach a minimum of two completed recommendations, one of which must be from an ESU teaching faculty member who is familiar with your work. 3. Assure that the application is complete and includes two letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Office of International Programs must receive all application documents and letters of recommendation on or before March 3, 2017. Finalists may be interviewed at a later date. (Please do not send your application, letters of recommendation, or supporting documents to committee members).

In April, the Ralph Vitello Scholarship Committee will announce the students selected to receive the awards. ______To be completed by applicant. PLEASE PRINT OR WORD PROCESS.

Name______SS#______First MI Last Permanent Address ______

______Phone ______City State Zip Code University Residence______Phone______

I hereby give the Ralph Vitello Scholarship Committee permission to contact references and the Student Enrollment Center to verify the information provided.

Date______Signature______#_____

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT.

Major area of study______Semester and Date entered ESU______Total number of credits completed as of March 2017______Grade Point Average as of March 2017 ______Colleges or Institutions attended prior to entering ESU ______Expected date of graduation ______

How many of the above credit hours did you transfer to ESU from other Institutions? _____ Will you be attending ESU as a full time student in the fall? Yes _____ No _____

Please provide a typed or word processed statement in response to the following questions on a separate page.

1. Please describe the study abroad program.

2. Why do you want to study abroad? How will studying abroad help you with your academic, professional, and/or personal goals? Briefly describe your need for the Vitello/APSCUF Scholarship and explain how it will help you meet your goals.

3. In what country do you plan to study? ______

4. In what semester are you studying abroad?______

5. What financial aid are you presently receiving? Please list scholarships, grants, loans, etc. RECOMMENDATION FOR VITELLO/APSCUF SCHOLARSHIP

______has recently applied for the VITELLO/APSCUF scholarship. In what context do you know this student?

Please rate this student on the following attributes and return this form to the Office of International Programs by March 3, 2017.

ATTRIBUTES OUTSTANDING GOOD FAIR MARGINAL DEFICIENT DOES NOT APPLY Self-discipline

Ability to take initiative

Dependability

Verbal communications

Written communications

Leadership ability

Work ethic Ability to follow through on assignments Ability to work with others

Open-mindedness

Ability to profit from new experiences

Specific comments or concerns:

Print Name, Title, and Department:

______

Signed: ______Date:______

RECOMMENDATION FOR VITELLO/APSCUF SCHOLARSHIP ______has recently applied for the VITELLO/APSCUF scholarship. In what context do you know this student?