>Questions? Carrie Devine, Coordinator Prestigious National Fellowships &
>Scholarships
>164 Kerr Hall 752-3223/cldevine@ucdavis.edu
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>Carrie Devine
>Honors Counselor, Davis Honors Challenge
>Coordinator, Prestigious National Scholarships & Fellowships
>164 Kerr Hall, UC Davis
>Voice: 530-752-3223 FAX: 530-754-8311
>Email: cldevine@ucdavis.edu
>Web site: http://www-honors.ucdavis.edu
>
>Every year, at least one student from UCD will receive the following
>scholarship:
>
>Donald A. Strauss Foundation Scholarship
>Campus Deadline: February 23, 2001
>
>Description: The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship allows juniors to pursue a
>public service project during their senior year by providing $10,000 for
>educational expenses. The project may be a new undertaking or an extension
>of the recipient's current activities. UC Davis can nominate three
>students for the Strauss Award.
>
>Eligibility: Applicants must:
>*be full-time juniors
>*be in the upper third of their class (typically a 3.3 min GPA)
>*plan to devote a significant part of their lives to public service
>
>Selection: Selectors look for applicants who are interested in public
>service, possess outstanding leadership potential, have effective
>communication skills, and "wish to make a difference" in local, regional,
>or national communities.
>
>{The Strauss Foundation defines public service as work (paid or volunteer)
>in government; organizations serving the public interest; national,
>regional, or local health organizations; and service-oriented, nonprofit
>organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help
>disadvantaged persons or protect the environment. Fields of study include
>(but are not limited to) the sciences both biological and physical,
>engineering, agriculture, environmental management, economics, political
>science and the other social sciences, English, history, and the other
>liberal arts and humanities, public health, public administration,
>government, and education.}
>
>The project proposal, a major focus of the selection process, should be
>carefully prepared and realistic in scope. The foundation prefers projects
>designed for longevity (likely to continue after implementation). See
>Carrie Devine, the UCD campus representative, for assistance. For
>additional information, visit the Strauss Foundation website,
>http://www.straussfoundation.org.
>
>Application: Applicants must submit the following to 164 Kerr on or before
>Feb. 23, 2001:
>1) a completed nomination summary form (pick up from 164 Kerr Hall )
>2) a one-page resume that includes work history and current and past
>community service
>3) a one-page autobiographical statement describing significant public
>service activities
>4) a four-page proposal for a community service project to be carried out
>during the senior year-(make sure it includes a description of the project
>plan and a discussion regarding the need or problem it addresses)
>5) two or three letters of recommendation from individuals who are
>well-acquainted with your work, either academic or service
>6) a current official transcript
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