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LEWIS R. SHUPE III ENDOWED DOCTORAL ASSISTANTSHIP

The Lewis R. Shupe III Endowed Doctoral Scholarship is awarded to a student accepted into one the Learning Sciences and Technology (LST) doctoral program in the College of Education at Lehigh University. The Assistantship was established by a gift from the Lewis R. Shupe III family for a full-time graduate student pursuing a doctoral degree in the area of information technology and literacy.  The recipient will be assigned to projects under the direction of assigned LST faculty for 20 hours a week a week. The assistantship is presented annually and includes a 10 month stipend and tuition remission for up to 18 credits per academic year. A student may be awarded this endowed assistantship no more than three times.

The applicant must have exhibited academic excellence in his or her undergraduate degree and participated in educational experiences that showcase high levels of achievement. Special consideration will be given to individuals from diverse backgrounds and those interested in pursuing a career in information technology and literacy. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average per semester in order to remain eligible for support under the Shupe endowed assistantship.  

Students shall, by the submission deadline below, submit application for this endowed assistantship to the Teaching, Learning and Technology (TLT) Program Coordinator. The program coordinator shall send forward a single nomination (with the materials described below) to the Dean of Education at Lehigh University for consideration. The application should include the following:

  1. A letter highlighting academic achievements and educational experience in information technology and literacy.
  2. A current resume.
  3. A copy of all transcripts including undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  4. Two letters of recommendation.
  5. Deadline for submission to the TLT Program Coordinator is April 15, 2012. The Dean will select the recipient and all applicants will be notified no later than April 30, 2010.

THOMAS / BRUCKER ENDOWED MINORITY DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Thomas/Brucker Endowed Minority Doctoral Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student accepted into one of the five doctoral programs in the College of Education at Lehigh University. The scholarship was established under the Harold P. Thomas endowment for doctoral students and the Jane K. Brucker endowment for students with low financial means. The award is presented annually and includes a 10-month stipend and tuition remission of up to 24 credits per academic year (including summer). A student may be awarded this endowed scholarship no more than three times.

The applicant must have exhibited academic excellence in his or her undergraduate degree, have a minority or international background and have participated in educational experiences that showcase high levels of achievement. Special consideration will be given to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have had experience working overseas or in low socioeconomic environments. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average per semester in order to remain eligible for support under the Thomas/Brucker endowed scholarship.  

Students shall, by the submission deadline below, submit applications for this endowed scholarship to the program coordinator for their academic programs in the college. Any academic program with a doctoral program that has received at least one application shall then forward a single program nomination (with the materials described below) to the Dean of the College of Education at Lehigh University for consideration. The application should include the following:

  1. A letter highlighting academic achievements and international and/or minority status.
  2. A current resume.
  3. A copy of all transcripts including undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  4. Two letters of recommendation.
  5. Deadline for submission for 2012-2013 school year is April 15, 2012. The Dean will select the single recipient of the endowed scholarship and all applicants will be notified no later than April 30, 2010.
VILLAS / WOODRING MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIP

The Villas/Woodring Master’s Scholarship is awarded to a student who is engaged in teaching at Lehigh University’s Centennial School and in the College of Education’s Master’s Degree program in Special Education. The scholarship was established from the Villas Family Endowment for Master’s Degree students working at Centennial School and the Virginia E. Woodring Moore Memorial Fund for students accepted into a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Lehigh University. The award is presented annually and includes a 9 month stipend and tuition remission for up to 18 credits. Students may reapply once only for the scholarship.

The applicant must have exhibited academic excellence in his or her undergraduate degree, an undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4 point scale, and participated in educational experiences that showcase high levels of achievement. To retain the benefits of the scholarship the student is required to maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average per semester.  

All materials should be submitted to the Special Education Program Coordinator and then up to three nomination (with the materials described below) are sent to the Dean, College of Education at Lehigh University for consideration. The application should include the following:

  1. A letter highlighting academic achievements and a current resume.
  2. A copy of transcripts for the undergraduate degree.
  3. Two letters of recommendation.
  4. Deadline for submission for 2012-2013 school year is April 30, 2012. Students will be notified by mail no later than May 21, 2010.

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