Mike Augustin Scholarship

The Mike Augustin scholarship fund has been created in honor of the former St. Paul Pioneer Press sports writer. Mr. Augustin covered Minnesota sports for many years. He was especially fond of the Minnesota schools and their emphasis on a liberal arts education.

Believing in the importance of acknowledging the fine accomplishments of those who dedicate both time and energy in being a student, the Mike Augustin scholarship fund is offering four $500 scholarships to qualified applicants.

Qualification requirements include: 1) Must be going to be a Junior or Senior , full-time college status for the enrollment year at a Minnesota College or University 2) Must have a major interest in the field of communication studies or education; 3) Must have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; Application requirements include: 1) Submit a 1 page essay that includes your goals and future professional aspirations in your field of study. You may want to include an experience that has been important in clarifying or strengthening your motivation for a career in communication studies or education. 2) Provide a current college transcript. 3) Provide one letter of recommendation. 4) Completion of included application (on back). 5) Complete applications must be received by June 1 of the enrollment year. 6) Previous winners are not eligible. Mike Augustin Scholarship Application

Applicant’s name:______

Address:______

City:______State: ______Zip code: ______

Telephone number: ______

College: ______

Sex: ______

When do you expect to receive your bachelor’s degree? ______

Which will you be in the upcoming academic year? ___ Junior ____ Senior

What is your undergraduate major? ______

What is your cumulative GPA? ______

At your school, what numerical grade is equivalent to an A? ______

List any awards, honors, or scholarships you have received at the collegiate level ______

List activities in which you have participated at your college that are relevant to your major interests ______

* Application must be received by June 1 of the enrollment year

Entries can be mailed to: Tom Cross 2951 132nd st. w Apt #1 Rosemount, MN 55068

For further information, contact Tom Cross at Phone: (651) 402-6297 Email: [email protected]