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Awards and Scholarships University of Arizona limited to single individuals of good moral character and no dependents. Potentially renewable if the students maintains no less than a 3.0 cumulative Grade point average and completes no fewer than 16 units per semester. Generally two awards of $1,500.00 are made. Mary Ann Farman Memorial Scholarship: This award is designed to provide support for an undergraduate woman student in any degree field offered by UA. Selection is made on the basis of cumulative GPA, a statement of educational goals by the candidate, and a letterof nomination by a faculty member who can comment on the student’s academic work, goals, and character. Recommendations of recipients are subject tp approval by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The amount available for a single award in the 1999-2000 academic year was $1,950.00. The Van de Verde Memorial Scholarships: These scholarship are for upper division majors in Humanities departments and programs who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and promise. Candidates may be nominated by faculty members in any University department; additional letters of support may be solicited but are not required. Selection by the committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Humanities is subject to approval by the Office of Student Financial Aid. For 1999-2000, 2 awards of $1,500.00 were given. Scholarships and Awards for Students in the Colleges of Humanities, Science, Social & Behavioral Sciences and University College Lorena Desanctis McDuff Scholarship: This award is for an outstanding junior. It is given to encourage the recipient to serve humanity with the same selfless devotion as the woman in whose memory it was established. Early in the spring semester, each department may submit the name of a student who excels academically, is involved in extracurricular activities, and will have completed 86 units by the end of the spring semester. Barbara A. Hesler Memorial Award: This scholarship is designed for a junior or senior with at least 30 units at the University and residency in Arizona. Students are evaluated on the basis of their academic record and community service.
Awards and Scholarships University of Arizona Erdean Patterson Scholarship: This award is designated for a full-time junior or senior. The students nominated must have a min. GPA of 3.00, must be Arizona residents, and must show financial need. Lusk Scholarship: The Lusk scholarship is a gift from the Lusk family in memory of 1911 and 1912 UA graduates, Harry W. and Janet Sine Lusk. Students nominated must be Arizona residents and graduates of a Cochise County high school, and have a cum. GPA of 3.00 or higher. Thomas E. Campbell Award: This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding sophomore who is an Arizona resident and who has completed at least 1 year at the University by the spring semester. Nominees are judged on their community service, as well as their academic record. The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) -- Outstanding Undergraduate Minority Student Award: These awards are given to four students: one Asian American, one African American, one Mexican American, and one Native American. The award honors undergraduates who have made a contribution to the University through their extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community service. Nominations may be made through OMSA until mid-February. Academic Honors: Eligibility for one of the Dean's Lists is based on number of credits and letter grades, excluding all pass/fail and "S" grades. All "I's" must be made up before an honor is bestowed. Honors are listed on the student's official transcript. 1. DEAN'S LIST WITH DISTINCTION requires a semester 4.000 GPA with at least 15 units completed. 2. DEAN'S LIST requires a semester GPA between 3.500 and 3.999 with at least 15 units completed. 3. HONORABLE MENTION requires a semester 3.500 GPA or above with 12 to 14 units completed. Students receiving honors are recognized at the college honors convocations, and their names are posted in the display case outside of the Office of Academic Services, Modern Languages 347, at the end of each semester. Each college has specific honors, such as the Outstanding Senior Award, which are presented at honors convocations. Information regarding nominations for
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