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<strong>Awards</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Arizona<br />
<strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Awards</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
Please contact Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fitch if you would like to be nominated for any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scholarships listed below. Nominations are generally based on a student’s<br />
academic record <strong>of</strong> distinction (generally a 3.5 GPA or above), extracurricular<br />
activities <strong>and</strong>/or volunteer work, financial need, <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
educational goals for the future. Competition is tough, but as the saying goes<br />
"you can’t win if you don’t play."<br />
Departmental <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
The Mamie <strong>and</strong> Pedro Aguirre Memorial <strong>Scholarships</strong>:<br />
Established in 1987, these annual awards are given in Spring to outst<strong>and</strong>ing UA<br />
junior or senior female Spanish majors. The scholarship is named after the first<br />
head <strong>of</strong> the UA Spanish Department, Mamie Aguirre. She died in 1906 at the age<br />
<strong>of</strong> 62. Mamie’s gr<strong>and</strong>son, Pedro, said to embody ‘the best <strong>of</strong> both worlds, Mexico<br />
<strong>and</strong> the U.S." was a successful businessman in Mexicali, Mexico <strong>and</strong> California’s<br />
Imperial Valley. He died in 1982 at the age <strong>of</strong> 74.<br />
Applicants need to show academic promise, financial need, <strong>and</strong> a commitment to<br />
make a significant contribution to society. Preference is also given to students<br />
who are returning to school to finish an undergraduate degree. Scholars are<br />
selected by a special committee <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> Spanish <strong>and</strong> Portuguese<br />
<strong>and</strong> subject to the approval <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial Aid. Applications<br />
may be picked up in the Department <strong>of</strong> Spanish <strong>and</strong> Portuguese, Modern<br />
Languages 545 <strong>and</strong> submitted no later than April 1.<br />
Scholars selected for 1999-2000 were Spanish <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education major<br />
Patricia Arraiga <strong>and</strong> Spanish <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humanities</strong> major Karleen Jones. We are<br />
exceptionally proud <strong>of</strong> both <strong>of</strong> our winners.<br />
The Timothy Brown <strong>Awards</strong>:<br />
The Timothy Brown <strong>Awards</strong>, given in the fall semester, are presented to two<br />
students <strong>of</strong> Portuguese. The students must have a record <strong>of</strong> academic distinction<br />
in Portuguese coursework, devotion to the Portuguese program, <strong>and</strong> financial<br />
need.<br />
<strong>College</strong>-wide <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
David Evans <strong>and</strong> Lucille C. Nutt Scholarship:<br />
The award is designated for UA students who attended high school in the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Arizona for four years <strong>and</strong> graduated in the top 25% <strong>of</strong> their class. Students must<br />
be declared or enrolled in majors in the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humanities</strong>. The scholarship is
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limited to single individuals <strong>of</strong> good moral character <strong>and</strong> no dependents.<br />
Potentially renewable if the students maintains no less than a 3.0 cumulative<br />
Grade point average <strong>and</strong> completes no fewer than 16 units per semester.<br />
Generally two awards <strong>of</strong> $1,500.00 are made.<br />
Mary Ann Farman Memorial Scholarship:<br />
This award is designed to provide support for an undergraduate woman student<br />
in any degree field <strong>of</strong>fered by UA. Selection is made on the basis <strong>of</strong> cumulative<br />
GPA, a statement <strong>of</strong> educational goals by the c<strong>and</strong>idate, <strong>and</strong> a letter<strong>of</strong><br />
nomination by a faculty member who can comment on the student’s academic<br />
work, goals, <strong>and</strong> character. Recommendations <strong>of</strong> recipients are subject tp<br />
approval by the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial Aid. The amount available for a single<br />
award in the 1999-2000 academic year was $1,950.00.<br />
The Van de Verde Memorial <strong>Scholarships</strong>:<br />
These scholarship are for upper division majors in <strong>Humanities</strong> departments <strong>and</strong><br />
programs who have demonstrated outst<strong>and</strong>ing academic achievement <strong>and</strong><br />
promise. C<strong>and</strong>idates may be nominated by faculty members in any University<br />
department; additional letters <strong>of</strong> support may be solicited but are not required.<br />
Selection by the committee appointed by the Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humanities</strong><br />
is subject to approval by the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial Aid. For 1999-2000, 2<br />
awards <strong>of</strong> $1,500.00 were given.<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Awards</strong> for Students in the <strong>College</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humanities</strong>, Science,<br />
Social & Behavioral Sciences <strong>and</strong> University <strong>College</strong><br />
Lorena Desanctis McDuff Scholarship:<br />
This award is for an outst<strong>and</strong>ing junior. It is given to encourage the recipient to<br />
serve humanity with the same selfless devotion as the woman in whose memory<br />
it was established. Early in the spring semester, each department may submit the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> a student who excels academically, is involved in extracurricular<br />
activities, <strong>and</strong> will have completed 86 units by the end <strong>of</strong> the spring semester.<br />
Barbara A. Hesler Memorial Award:<br />
This scholarship is designed for a junior or senior with at least 30 units at the<br />
University <strong>and</strong> residency in Arizona. Students are evaluated on the basis <strong>of</strong> their<br />
academic record <strong>and</strong> community service.
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Erdean Patterson Scholarship:<br />
This award is designated for a full-time junior or senior. The students nominated<br />
must have a min. GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00, must be Arizona residents, <strong>and</strong> must show<br />
financial need.<br />
Lusk Scholarship:<br />
The Lusk scholarship is a gift from the Lusk family in memory <strong>of</strong> 1911 <strong>and</strong> 1912<br />
UA graduates, Harry W. <strong>and</strong> Janet Sine Lusk. Students nominated must be<br />
Arizona residents <strong>and</strong> graduates <strong>of</strong> a Cochise County high school, <strong>and</strong> have a<br />
cum. GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00 or higher.<br />
Thomas E. Campbell Award:<br />
This scholarship is awarded to an outst<strong>and</strong>ing sophomore who is an Arizona<br />
resident <strong>and</strong> who has completed at least 1 year at the University by the spring<br />
semester. Nominees are judged on their community service, as well as their<br />
academic record.<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) -- Outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
<strong>Undergraduate</strong> Minority Student Award:<br />
These awards are given to four students: one Asian American, one African<br />
American, one Mexican American, <strong>and</strong> one Native American. The award honors<br />
undergraduates who have made a contribution to the University through their<br />
extracurricular activities, leadership roles, <strong>and</strong> community service. Nominations<br />
may be made through OMSA until mid-February.<br />
Academic Honors:<br />
Eligibility for one <strong>of</strong> the Dean's Lists is based on number <strong>of</strong> credits <strong>and</strong> letter<br />
grades, excluding all pass/fail <strong>and</strong> "S" grades. All "I's" must be made up before<br />
an honor is bestowed. Honors are listed on the student's <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript.<br />
1. DEAN'S LIST WITH DISTINCTION requires a semester 4.000 GPA with at<br />
least 15 units completed.<br />
2. DEAN'S LIST requires a semester GPA between 3.500 <strong>and</strong> 3.999 with at least<br />
15 units completed.<br />
3. HONORABLE MENTION requires a semester 3.500 GPA or above with 12 to<br />
14 units completed.<br />
Students receiving honors are recognized at the college honors convocations,<br />
<strong>and</strong> their names are posted in the display case outside <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Academic<br />
Services, Modern Languages 347, at the end <strong>of</strong> each semester.<br />
Each college has specific honors, such as the Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Senior Award, which<br />
are presented at honors convocations. Information regarding nominations for
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those honors may be obtained at the college dean's <strong>of</strong>fice or the student's major<br />
department.<br />
The University Honors Program<br />
The Honors Program is supported by the colleges <strong>and</strong> strongly recommended by<br />
academic departments for any qualified student. Admission for entering freshmen<br />
is selective; criteria include high academic achievement in high school as<br />
measured by grade point average, rank in class, <strong>and</strong> scores on the SAT or ACT.<br />
Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.7 or better from accredited 2<br />
<strong>and</strong> 4-year colleges <strong>and</strong> universities. There is no separate application for<br />
admission; freshman <strong>and</strong> transfer students are notified <strong>of</strong> their admission status<br />
at the time <strong>of</strong> admission to the University. Continuing students at the University<br />
as well as students transferring from Arizona State University <strong>and</strong> Northern<br />
Arizona University must have a cumulative GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.5 or better to participate.<br />
Further information on the program may be obtained from the Honors Center,<br />
Slonaker Bldg, Room 107 (621-6901).<br />
Post-Graduation Funding<br />
Rhodes, Mashall , Fulbright <strong>and</strong> Peace Corps.