2011-2012 Adult Scholarship has Arrived! The Adult Scholarship Program is designed to help adult students reach their educational goals. This highly competitive, renewable scholarship is $5,500 per year for full-time students and $3,000 per year for part-time students. The award is given annually to a limited number of students. Students meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply. Eligibility Criteria: 1. In-state and out-of-state undergraduate students are eligible. 2. Must be pursuing first undergraduate degree to be eligible. 3. Students must reach their 25th birthday by August 1st of application year. 4. Current students must have a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. and new students must meet Adult Admission requirements to be considered for selection. 5. Part-time students must complete a minimum of 6 hours and full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester. 6. Preference given to students who do not already have a scholarship.
Renewal Requirements: 1. Renewable for up to eight full time or equivalent part-time semesters. 2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. 3. Completion of Service hours: 150 hours per academic year for full-time students and 75 hours per academic year for part -time students. 4. Become an active member of the Adult Student Association (ASA) prior to the start of fall classes. 5. Actively participate in the Adult Scholarship Mentoring Program during your first year on the scholarship. Scholarship applications are available now. The deadline is March 1, 2011. To learn more, visit our website at memphis.edu/acss
A Moment with the Director
End of a Semester, Start of a New Year The end of the semester is around the corner and the holidays are quickly approaching. I hope the semester has been a success so far, and you truly feel like a dreamer, thinker, and doer.
If you begin to feel overwhelmed as finals approach, attend our stress management workshop on November 18. The workshop will offer great ideas for combating stress and provide some relaxation techniques.
In closing, I hope you took the time to let your voice be heard through voting in the Decision 2010 elections. One This month’s newsletter is full of information from how to vote can make a difference. prepare for the busiest time of the year to highlighting campus resources geared toward enriching your university And last but certainly not least, let’s all welcome our new experience. Dean of Students, Dr. Stephen Petersen. His commitment to students is sure to impact the UniverIt is our desire that students visit the child development sity of Memphis in a positive way and we are happy to center, if child care is a need. The welcoming atmosphere have him with us. and affordability of the services could be a good fit for you and your child. Good luck to each of you on your final exams, enjoy the well-deserved time off, and prepare to enter a happy new To get ready for final exams, look at the final exam sched- year. ule and speak with your class instructors about testing Contact Information times. Once your test times are confirmed, plan out study Sincerely, Joy Rogers Stout schedules for each exam. Also, please visit Adult and Joy Stout Director, Adult and ComCommuter Student Services in RM 243 in the UC, if you muter Student Services The University of Memphis are looking for a quiet study area, computer space, or just 243 University Center a cup of coffee during a much needed study break. Voice: (901) 678-2644 E-mail: jstout@memphis.edu
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