THE HENRY BELLMON OFFICE OF SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT & UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

2015 TRUMAN, GOLDWATER, AND UDALL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS OSU Institutional Nomination Application

SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS BY

5:00pm October 31, 2014 Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research

OSU is allowed to nominate a limited number of students to compete for the following national scholarships. To receive an institutional nomination, please follow the directions on the back of this sheet.

334 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7313

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $30,000 FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL) Created by Congress for those who intend to pursue careers in public service, defined as “Employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented non-profit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment.” Eligibility:  You are/have: One more year left of full-time undergraduate study after 2014-2015 academic year (usually that means you are junior), a U.S. citizen, at least a 3.6 GPA, and plans to attend graduate school.  You also have one or two passions relating to public service (as broadly defined above) where it is very clear that you have not only been actively involved in your passion but have truly become a champion for it at the local, state, national, or international level. Visit www.truman.gov and read as much of the information as possible before applying.

BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $7,500 FOR UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES) Created by Congress to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater and to encourage excellence in the areas of science, engineering, or mathematics/computer science. Eligibility:  You are/have: One or two years left of full-time undergraduate study after the 2014-2015 academic year (usually that means you are a sophomore or junior), a U.S. citizen/perm. resident, at least a 3.8 GPA, and have plans to attend graduate school in the fields above (professional schools excluded).  You also have a very strong record of undergraduate research in one of the above fields as demonstrated by ongoing/completed projects, reports, presentations, publications, etc. Visit www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org and read as much as possible before applying.

MORRIS K. AND STEWART L. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $5,000 FOR UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES) Created by Congress to honor Congressman Morris K. Udall and later to include Stewart L. Udall and to award students with career aspirations related to the environment and sustainability. The award is also available to Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to pursue careers in native health care or tribal public health policy. Eligibility:  You are/have: One or two years left of full-time undergraduate study after the 2014-2015 academic year (usually that means you are a sophomore or junior), a U.S. citizen/perm. resident, at least a 3.3 GPA, and have plans to attend graduate or professional school in the fields above.  You also have a very strong record of undergraduate research OR public service in one of the above fields as demonstrated by ongoing/completed projects, reports, presentations, publications, etc. Visit www.udall.gov and read as much of the information as possible before applying.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL NOMINATION 1. Ensure that you have read the award descriptions and familiarized yourself with their informative websites. 2. Visit the Scholar Development office (334 SU) and speak casually to Dr. Josh Ward or Tim O’Neil about your experiences, background, and potential suitability for the award. This may be very motivating or may save you some time. To schedule an appointment, e-mail Cathy Lopez at [email protected].

3. Prepare an application packet with the following pages: Step 1: Cover page with personal details. Include: name, address, phone, email, state of legal residence, expected graduation date, college, major and tribal affiliation (if applicable). Step 2: Attach a resume/curriculum vitae (two pages max). Step 3a: FOR TRUMAN ONLY: On no more than three pages, describe your one or two passions in public service and make it very clear that you have not only been actively involved in your passion but have become a champion for it at the local, state, national, or international level. If applicable, include your record of undergraduate research that relates to your public service. Finally, include an outline of a short essay analyzing a significant public policy issue or problem that is in your intended area of public service. Indicate the government official who you feel has the most authority to resolve the issue (e.g. President, cabinet officer, Governor, chair of a legislative committee, etc.). Your outline should define the issue, lay out your proposed solution, identify major obstacles to the implementation of your solution and recommend action. Step 3b: FOR UDALL ONLY: On no more than three pages, describe your one or two passions in public service related to the environment or tribal health and make it very clear that you have not only been actively involved in your passion but have truly become a champion for it at the local, state, national, or international level. If applicable, include your record of undergraduate research that relates to your public service. Finally, include an outline of a short essay discussing a significant public speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by Congressman Morris or Steward Udall and its impact on your field of interest and goals. Step 3c: FOR GOLDWATER ONLY: On no more than three pages, describe your record of undergraduate research as demonstrated by ongoing/completed projects, reports, presentations, publications, etc. in the fields of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Finally, include an outline of a short essay discussing a significant issue or problem in your field of study that is of interest to you. Link your past/current/proposed research with the topic of your essay. Step 4: On another page, describe your plans for graduate/professional school and your future career aspirations. Relate your current studies/activities to your future success and be as specific as you can. Step 5: Attach two letters of recommendation from a faculty member, department head, advisor, etc. Step 6: Attach an official OSU transcript. 4. Deliver your application pack to the Scholar Development office at 334 Student Union before the deadline.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Every applicant will be notified within approximately two weeks of his or her success as an OSU institutional nominee for the national competition. There may be an interview. Please note that if selected for national competition, you will work with OSU Scholar Development to prepare your final application materials. The national deadlines are in late January (Truman and Goldwater) and early March (Udall). OSU institutional nominees will also be invited to a Writers’ Workshop at the Doel Reed Center for the Arts in Taos, NM. This workshop is a four-day event held during the last week of winter break with support from OSU faculty and Scholar Development staff.