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SBS Scholars
SBS scholars are recipients of scholarships from the College of Social
and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Iowa. Scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic merit to entering freshmen who
expect to major in one of the degree programs of the College of Social
and Behavioral Sciences.2009-2010 Awards
Awards are up to $6,000 per year. SBS
Scholarship recipients may renew their scholarship annually, provided
they meet the established criteria, for a maximum 4 years of funding.
For the fall of 2008, approximately ten awards were made to
entering freshmen.
Degree Programs of the College: Liberal Arts and Teaching
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has degree programs
in: American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminology, European
Studies, Family Services, Geography, Geography: Environmental Emphasis,
Gerontology, History, Interior Design, Political
Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration,
Social Science-Teaching, Social Work, Sociology, and Textiles and Apparel.
In most academic areas, the student may elect either a liberal
arts option or a program leading to high school teaching certification.
Selection of SBS Scholars
1. SBS scholars will be selected from among freshmen who enter
the university in the fall of 2009.
2. To be considered for a scholarship a student must:
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file
an application form (Download as a PDF file or via the Common Scholarship Application.);
- submit ACT scores, class rank,
and grade point average (usually satisfied
by submission of a transcript to the College of Social
and Behavioral Sciences);
- rank in the upper 15 percent of his/her
class and have an ACT composite score of 27 or
greater (SAT equivalent of 1250);
- arrange for at least two (2) present or
former teachers or counselors to complete a
recommendation
form (Download as a PDF file);
- visit the UNI campus (see below) to be interviewed;
- submit all application materials
by Monday, January 8, 2009. SBS scholarships will be awarded
on the basis of academic merit. Applicants
will be judged on the basis of high
school records, performance on standardized
tests, teacher recommendations, academic
honors and achievements, and other evidence of academic
accomplishment and
promise.
Maintaining SBS Scholarship
- Scholarships are renewed each year by maintaining
a required grade point average and class load.
- Scholars must
show significant progress toward their SBS major.
Campus Visitation
In February, the College sponsors a campus
visitation program for scholarship applicants. Student applicants and
their parents
are invited to attend.
There will be informational panels, interviews, a luncheon, and
optional department visits. Students unable to attend the special session
for scholarship applicants may request appointments for individual visits
to campus, but all applicants are urged to come to the regularly scheduled
session.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the SBS Scholarship Program, please
contact:
SBS Scholarship Coordinator
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0403
Telephone: (319) 273-3584
FAX: (319) 273-2222
Extra copies of scholarship materials are available from the College
of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 117 Sabin Hall.
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