Department of Sociology

The University of Montana

ELOISE BAIRD BOLDT SCHOLARSHIP

The Eloise Baird Boldt Scholarship is awarded every spring by the Department of Sociology at The University of Montana from a generous endowment established by the family of Eloise Baird Boldt. The $3,000 scholarship is intended to reward the strong work ethic of an outstanding upper-class student as demonstrated by his or her financial participation in educational expenses, academic achievement, and ambitious career aspirations. The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by the Department’s Scholarships and Awards Committee based upon application and personal interview. If the Committee determines that there is not a qualified applicant, the Scholarship will not be awarded for that particular year. All application materials must be submitted by March 15, 2007. Requirements for application include:

     ♦   Junior class standing at the time of application.

     ♦   Overall grade point average of 3.25 in all classes taken at any college.

     ♦   Transcript from all colleges/universities attended.

     ♦   Two letters of recommendation, one from a professor (possibly academic advisor) and one from a current or former employer.

     ♦   Completed application responding to the questions listed below.

     ♦   Interview with selection committee.

Name:     _____________________________________________________________

Address:  _____________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________        Home Town: _____________________

Overall GPA: _______      Number of credits earned: _______       (Attach transcript)

Signature: _______________________ Date: __________ ID#: ________________

On a separate piece of paper, please respond to the following questions. Please retype the question and provide a brief response; no more than one page total.

1.   Briefly describe how you have contributed to the cost of your college education.

2.   What has been your most significant academic achievement?

3.   Describe your general academic plan of study, including selection of courses both within and outside of your sociology major. How does your academic preparation relate to your career goals?

Application Deadline: March 15, 2007