SHEILA B. LUTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Offered by
The Department of Biological Science
Florida State University
Sheila Lutz earned the respect and admiration of her
colleagues by completing her undergraduate degree while working full-time in a
series of demanding positions on campus and maintaining an active family life.
In order to honor her and the high value she placed on life-long learning, the
Sheila B. Lutz Memorial Scholarship was established by the Department of
Biological Science and funded by the contributions of her family, coworkers, and
friends from the university community.
The Scholarship provides a $1,000 award to an employee of
Florida State University who wishes to continue his or her university education.
The field of study need not be related to the employee's current position. The
funds are to be used to defray expenses associated with study at Florida State
(e.g., books, computer hardware and/or software, child care, transportation).
Eligibility
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Two years of continuous, full-time employment at Florida
State University in a USPS or A&P line.
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Thirty semester hours of college/university credit with
an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
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Acceptance into, or eligibility for acceptance into, a
specific degree program.
Selection Criteria
Application Materials
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Completed application form (4 pages).
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Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work.
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Statement of educational plans and career goals.
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Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by
the writers to the address listed below.
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Present supervisor.
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Faculty member or academic advisor in applicant's
degree program who can address the applicant's eligibility for or
acceptance into a specific degree program, academic capabilities, and
probable progress toward the degree sought.
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Coworker, previous supervisor, or other individual
who knows the applicant in a professional capacity.
Application materials are due 9 October 2009 and should be
sent to Anne B. Thistle, Department of Biological Science, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295.
Questions should also be directed to Anne at 644-5131 or thistle@bio.fsu.edu.
