Scholarships
Vicki J. Harry Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Recipient must be a psychology major with junior standing at UW-Eau Claire and with the academic potential to complete the bachelor’s degree in psychology. Student must one year of service or employment experience serving and career goals related to working with individuals with exceptional needs.
AMOUNT: $200
AVAILABLE: Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit the following to the Chair of the Psychology Department: academic transcript, two faculty references and one business/community reference, and application letter (2 page maximum) with narrative description of past activities/work experience with exceptional individuals, career goals and service to the department, university and community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: second Friday in April
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The Psychology Department Awards Committee will select the recipient based upon the above criteria.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Prior to the Honors Week Banquet.
NOTIFICATION: The recipient will be announced at the May banquet of the UW-Eau Claire Chapter of Psi Chi National Honorary Society during Honors Week. After the banquet, the Chair of the Psychology Department Awards Committee will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.
E. Louise Carter Scholarship
James C. Carter has established the E. Louise Carter Scholarship in honor of his mother.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Candidates preferably would be junior, senior, or graduate students. Non-traditional aged students, returning to school after an interruption in their education, are preferred. Preference also given to students planning a career in social work, psychology, nursing, or other helping professions with career plans involving counseling or recovery efforts for people with problems with alcohol, substance abuse or eating disorders. Candidates must be in good academic standing to be eligible for the award, with indications of a promising and successful career in counseling. Students may apply for award renewal by submitting an application in subsequent years. Preference will be given to students showing financial need.
AMOUNT: three awards at $500 each will be given
AVAILABLE: Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Forms are available in the UW-Eau Claire Counseling Office (2122 Old Library) and in the Psychology Department main office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: on or before May 8
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Recipients will be selected by a Selection Committee chaired by Dr. PJ Kennedy, Counseling Services, based upon the criteria noted above.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Recipient will be selected and notified by the end of May.
NOTIFICATION: The recipient will receive written notification by Dr. Kennedy, who will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.
Paula E. Hoff Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to honor and celebrate the life of Paula Hoff, a former UW-Eau Claire psychology major. After a courageous 19-month battle with cancer, Paula died on February 14, 2005, before she was able to complete her degree. Paula loved people, loved psychology, and was deeply committed to her goal of being of service to others. She was vivacious -- full of life and energy, and she remained so throughout the entirety of her life, including while she coped with the challenges of cancer. A friend captured the essence of Paula’s personality by saying, “If you had to pick the most alive person, it would be Paula.” She believed in making every moment count. Her courage was an inspiration to others. Paula’s goal in life was to extend a helping hand to others. Through their support of this scholarship, the contributors hope to assist a student whose life goal was to be of service to others, so that Paula’s legacy will live on.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The Paula E. Hoff Psychology Scholarship is awarded to a continuing UW-Eau Claire junior or senior psychology major who shows promise in the field, exemplified by excellent academic performance and commitment to service. Applicants must have a minimum resident GPA and psychology GPA of 3.00. Preference will be given to a student who wishes to pursue an applied career in one of the “helping professions” in or related to psychology. Examples include, but are not limited to clinical or counseling psychology, health psychology, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, palliative care counseling, mental health counseling, school guidance counseling, and similar professions.
AMOUNT: $250
AVAILABLE: Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit the one-page application
(available in the Psychology Office, 277 Hibbard Hall), a copy of their most recent UW-Eau Claire transcript, and a 2 to 4 page essay written according to the application instructions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: second Friday in April
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The Paula E. Hoff Scholarship Committee will select the recipient based upon the above criteria.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Prior to the Psychology Department Awards Reception.
NOTIFICATION: The scholarship will be presented at the Psychology Awards Reception, which is typically held the Friday night before spring commencement. The recipient must be present to accept the award. The Chair of the Paula E. Hoff Scholarship Committee will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.
Donna C. Turell Scholarship
Donna Cohan Turell was Dr. Susan Turell’s mother. She graduated from the University of Syracuse and taught elementary school for 3 years, until she got pregnant and wasn't allowed to teach! She was certainly a product of her generation. Donna was a stay-at-home mom with 3 kids in 5 years, and always did a lot of volunteer work. She often took her children with her and instilled that sense of service to the community in them when they were young. She had many good friends and had a fun sense of humor. Her life included struggles too, including depression. Unfortunately, Donna was diagnosed with and died from lung cancer just after her 61st birthday. She and Dr. Turell’s father were happily married for 39 years. Dr. Turell designed the scholarship to honor women, like her mom, who apply activism to their lives.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Awarded to a student, undergraduate or graduate, who has completed an outstanding paper or project that illustrates the application of feminism to their lives. Student should be nominated for this category for the Women’s Studies Awards competition.
AMOUNT: $100
AVAILABLE: Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Faculty mentors nominate student work. Each entry must include a faculty statement or recommendation and all pertinent attachments before submission to the Women’s Studies judges’ panel. Students are encouraged to contact a professor to initiate the process for the award.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: early spring - exact date varies (contact Women’s Studies)
SELECTION PROCEDURE: A Women’s Studies faculty committee reviews all projects and selects the award winner.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Prior to the Women’s Studies Celebration held during Women’s History month.
NOTIFICATION: Winners are announced at the annual Women’s Studies Celebration held during Women’s History Month. The Director of Women’s Studies will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.
William and Laural Combs Psychology Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: This scholarship is awarded to a continuing UW-Eau Claire junior or senior psychology major who shows promise in the field, exemplified by excellent academic performance and commitment to service. Applicants must have a minimum resident GPA and psychology GPA of 3.00 and be active in the psychology program at UW-Eau Claire. First preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
AMOUNT: $500
AVAILABLE: Annually
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit the one-page application
(available in the Psychology Office, 277 Hibbard Hall), a copy of their most current UW-Eau Claire degree audit, and a 2 page essay that addresses the following points: 1) extracurricular activities on campus or in the community, 2) previous awards, recognition, scholarships, 3) percentage of college expenses the applicant personally provides, 4) funding sources for the applicant’s education, and 5) how the William and Laural Combs Scholarship will aid the applicant’s education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: second Friday in April
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The Department of Psychology Awards Committee will select the recipient based upon the above criteria.
SELECTION DEADLINE: The recipient will be named in May of each year.
NOTIFICATION: The scholarship will be presented at the Psychology Awards Reception, which is typically held the Friday night before spring commencement. The recipient is expected to be present to accept the award. The Chair of the Psychology Department Awards Committee will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office.
