Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the School of Psychology & Counseling at LeTourneau University is excited to have the opportunity to provide the Madalyn Michael Undergraduate Scholar Award.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $10,000.00 annually
- Award Criteria:
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the time of the award (Fall semester)
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Psychology & Counseling (BSPY, PSYA, PSYS, PSCP)
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) each semester at LeTourneau University and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater in the program.
- Must exhibit the core values of LeTourneau University, including character, service, honesty, integrity, scholarship, and a worldview that reflects the same (an essay is required as part of the application)
- Renewable: Yes
- Award frequency: This award establishes a scholarship fund that allows the awarding of up to $10,000.00 annually. The entire amount may be awarded to one student, or the award may be split into smaller amounts and awarded to more than one student. It is also possible that no award would be given if there are not any qualified applicants.
- Committee: A committee composed of (1) the Dean of the School of Psychology & Counseling, (2) the Director of the LeTourneau University Counseling Center, (3) Adjunct Faculty in the School of Psychology & Counseling, and (4) a family representative of the anonymous donor will make award decisions.
- Timeline:
- Applications are due by February 16
- Award decision will be made by March 22
- Awardee has until April 1 to notify the committee of acceptance or rejection of award.
Application
There are two essays that need to be completed for the application.
Essay 1: Upload a pdf (preferred) document that answers the following writing prompts. The document should not exceed two pages.
- What motivated your decision to pursue a psychology degree, and why have you chosen to study at LeTourneau University?
- Describe your worldview and its relevance to professions in the fields of psychology/counseling.
Essay 2: Upload a pdf (preferred) document that answers the following writing prompt. The document should not exceed two pages.
- What has your community involvement (this could be the campus community and/or the local community where you live) been like during your time as a student at LeTourneau University?
