College of Humanities and Social

Scholarship is awarded annually to three (3) incoming freshman students who indicate a desire to major in one of the academic departments within the College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

• Incoming freshman

• Minimum 3.4 high school GPA and ACT score of 25 or higher

• Must submit a two-page essay that lists qualifications and intended major and

letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor

Deadline: March 17, 2008
Award Amount: $1,000

2008 Application

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Gabriel Chien Memorial Scholarship

The Gabriel Chien Memorial Fund was created to honor the memory of Gabriel Chien, a former history professor in the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The award encourages students to look at the world from a global and historical perspective, which was Dr. Chien's lifelong commitment.

One scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates an interest in global and historical perspectives through a written essay.

Applicant must submit a written essay that focuses on an aspect of Chinese culture, Sino-American relations, or a comparative study of China
Preference to a student enrolled in a department within the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences

Deadline: March 17, 2008
Award Amount: $1,000

2008 Application

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Michael R. and Carol Reno

Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Scholarship is awarded annually to one (1) incoming freshman student who plans to attend CMU and indicates a desire to major in one of the academic departments within the College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The scholarship is non-renewable.

Incoming freshman
The recipient will be a resident of Huron County or a student or graduate of a Huron County high school.
Must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and ACT score of 26 or higher
Must submit one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor
Must submit an essay that describes the discipline in CHSBS that you plan to major in and why and indicates why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship (one to two pages in length).

Deadline: March 17, 2008
Award Amount: $2,000

2008 Application

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Student Paper Competition

Students can submit research papers, essays, creative works, theoretical papers or reviews of research that were written for CHSBS classes at the 300 level and above during the 2006-2007 academic year. Students may also submit papers that were presented at professional conferences.

Deadline: May 16, 2008

Award Amount: Undergraduate winners receive $500

Graduate winners receive $750

2008 Application

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John E. Warriner Scholarship

Several scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate students majoring in economics, English, foreign languages, history, journalism, philosophy, political science, religion, speech or sociology.

Minimum 3.25 GPA
Junior standing or regular admission to graduate school for fall semester
Based on financial need

Deadline: March 17, 2008

Award Amount: $3,000

2008 Application

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For other funding sources visit the CMU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Web site.

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