Straus Historical Society Scholarship Application

The Straus Historical Society Scholarship
Before beginning the application, please read the Scholarship Information.
Full Legal Name*

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School Address (if different)

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Social Media Handle*
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I am a*

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Name of Current or Future Institution*
Current Cumulative GPA*
GPA Scale*
Undergraduate Major(s) and Undergraduate Degree Type*
Graduate Degree(s) Sought
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Number of Graduate School Credits Earned to Date
Total Number of Graduate School Credits Required for Graduation
Expected Date of Graduation from Graduate School

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1. List the high school from which you graduated, and all higher education institutions attended. Include summer, study-abroad, exchange programs and your current institution. List most recent first. (Additional entry spaces will appear after the first is added completely.)

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2. List college and high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of significance. (Additional entry spaces will appear after the first is added completely.)

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3. List public service, government and community activities (homeless services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, etc.). Do not repeat items listed previously. List in descending order of significance. (Additional entry spaces will appear after the first is added completely.)

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4. List part-time and full-time jobs and non-government internships since high school graduation. (Additional entry spaces will appear after the first is added completely.)

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5. List awards, scholarships, publications or special recognitions you have received. List in descending order of significance.*
6. Describe one specific example of your leadership.*
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
7. Describe a recent particularly satisfying public service activity.*
Do not repeat experience described in Question 6. The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
8. Describe the problem or needs of society you want to address when you enter public service. *
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
9. What are the three most significant courses you have taken in preparation for your career? *
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
10. Describe the graduate education program you intend to pursue if you receive a SHS Scholarship.*
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
11. What do you hope to do and what position do you hope to have upon completing your graduate studies? *
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
12. What additional personal information do you wish to share with the Straus Historical Society?
The word lengths of the answers to Questions 6 through 12 are at the applicant’s discretion.
13. Please upload a copy of your academic transcript*

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14. Essay. The essay must be your own original writing. The essay should reflect the contribution that you anticipate making to the field of public service. Copying and plagiarizing essays will result in disqualification from the scholarship. The required word count of the essay is 500 to 1000 words.*

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I have read and understand the conditions of the Straus Historical Society Scholarship as explained on the current SHS Scholarship website (www.strausscholarship.org). I affirm that I plan to pursue a career in public service as defined in those documents on the website. I give permission to officials of my institution to release transcripts of my academic record and other information requested for consideration in the SHS Scholarship program. I understand that this application will be available only to qualified people who need to see it in the course of their duties. I affirm that all of this application, including the essay, is my own work or formally cited from other sources. I affirm the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

If selected as a recipient of this Scholarship, I agree to allow my name and photograph to be utilized in news releases and publicity materials surrounding the Scholarship and, I also agree to inform SHS of changes in my contact information and to apprise SHS of the progress in my professional career.
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