The Departments of Religion, Philosophy,
and Classics Announce
Continuing Scholarships
for 2013-2014
- The Robert B. Dorris, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The award for the 2013-2014 academic year is expected to be $1000.
Eligibility: All Religion majors
Criteria: Best Essay
Length: Approximately 5-7 pages, double-spaced.
Topic of Essay: Open. Applicants may submit an essay written for a recent Religion course
or write an original essay for this contest.
Evaluation of Essays: The Religion Department faculty will determine the best essay, considering:
- Academic Substance. The essay presents issues and evidence and not merely personal opinion.
- Logical development. The essay articulates and elaborates a thesis that is then supported by careful arguments.
- Appropriate documentation. The essay provides support for the assertions it makes.
- Quality of the Writing. The essay strives for both clarity and elegance in presentation.
- The Gregory Burdette Heuser Memorial Scholarship
The Award for the 2013-2014 academic year is expected to be $800.
Eligibility: All Religion majors
Criteria: Financial need and academic accomplishment
Selection: The finalist will be chosen by the Religion Department Faculty.
- The Religion Department Select Scholarship
The Award for the 2013-2014 academic year are expected to be $500.
Eligibility: All Religion majors
Criteria: Financial need; special consideration to students pursuing academic opportunities such as study abroad.
Selection: The finalist will be chosen by the Religion Department Faculty.
- The Ronald F. Hough Endowed Scholarship
Awards for the 2013-2014 academic year are expected to be $750-$1,500.
Eligibility: All Philosophy majors
Criteria: This is a merit-based scholarship recognizing academic accomplishment
Selection: Finalist(s) will be chosen by the Philosophy Department Faculty.
- The William and Cynthia King Endowed Scholarship
Awards for the 2013-2014 academic year are expected to be $1000-$2000.
Eligibility: All Classics majors
Criteria: This is a merit-based scholarship recognizing academic accomplishment
Selection: Finalist(s) will be chosen by the Classics Department Faculty.
- The Janice J. Gabbert Classics Scholarship
Awards for the 2013-2014 academic year are expected to be $500-$1000.
Eligibility: All Classics majors
Criteria: Financial need; special consideration to students pursuing academic opportunities such as study abroad.
Selection: Finalist(s) will be chosen by the Classics Department Faculty.
- Hillel Organization Scholarship
Kim and Shelley Goldenberg have established a scholarship through the Dayton Jewish Federation Foundation. Its purpose is to financially assist Wright State University students who participate in Hillel Campus Activities. This annual scholarship will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year to a qualified student/s. Scholarship recipients must be full-time undergraduate students, with an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and be active in Hillel campus activities.
To apply, please submit a letter of application to Professor Mark Verman, Zusman Chair of Judaic Studies. Attach your letter to an e-mail addressed to mark.verman@wright.edu. In the letter, discuss any Hillel campus activities that you have organized or participated in since January 1, 2012. These can either be events here at Wright State or Hillel events at other campuses. Additionally, suggest future events that you would like to see WSU’s Hillel sponsor. You must plan on registering as a full-time student for Fall 2013 at Wright State University. Deadline for applications is April 5, 2013.
All scholarships will be credited towards Fall 2013 tuition.
Applications for these scholarships are available in the Department Office (370 Millett);
or you can request one via email (from siobhan.semmett@wright.edu);
or you can get one from your advisor.
The deadline to submit
all scholarship applications
is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013.
