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MONTANA GERONTOLOGY SOCIETY

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020

The Montana Gerontology Society (MGS) is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship for a Montana student who

is pursuing a career in the field of aging. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual conference,

which will be held April 4-5, 2019, in Helena, Montana. A one-year membership in the Montana

Gerontology Society and a waiver of the registration fee for the annual conference will be included with

this award.

The student awarded the scholarship is expected to attend the annual conference in Helena in order to

receive the award. In addition, the student is expected to submit a short article or review for the

MGS Newsletter following the conference.

Eligible candidates must be:

 Interested in pursuing a career in gerontology and/or geriatrics in any field of study.

 Currently enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours per semester.

 Enrolled in at least six credit hours the semester following receipt of the award at the annual

conference.

 Preference will be given to a student attending a university or college in Montana and intending

to practice/work in Montana.

For full consideration for this award, each student MUST submit:

1. Completed application (form provided)

2. Copy of transcript or other educational records

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from Deans, Professors, Advisors, or Supervisors (forms

provided) with at least one recommendation provided by a faculty member

4. Resume or vitae demonstrating commitment to work in the field of aging through courses,

volunteer activities, work experiences, etc.

5. Personal statement: Written essay identifying academic and professional goals demonstrating

pursuit of achievements in the field of aging (250 word limit, typed). Include a profile of past

gerontology/geriatrics experience, a description of how the scholarship will assist your studies

and future educational plans in gerontology/geriatrics

The MGS Merit Scholarship Award recipient will be selected based upon the following criteria:

 Commitment to gerontology, as demonstrated by resume/vitae, educational goals, and

experience

 Professional qualities described in the two (2) letters of recommendation

 Personal statement

 Grade Point Average

All application materials must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, February 15, 2019. The MGS

Scholarship Committee will evaluate all application materials. Final selection will be made in March

of 2019. The scholarship will be awarded at the MGS Annual Conference and will be sent directly to

your school. The recipient must attend the MGS Annual Conference to receive the scholarship award.

For additional information, please visit www.montanagerontology.org or contact:

Keith Anderson, PhD, Chair, MGS Scholarship Committee, UM Skaggs School of Social Work, 32 Campus Dr,

Missoula, MT 59812 keith.anderson@umontana.edu

MONTANA GERONTOLOGY SOCIETY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. Phone Number:

4. E-mail Address:

5. Education:

College or University:

Overall Cumulative GPA (out of 4.0):

Major:

Minor (if applicable):

Anticipated date of graduation:

Degree to be obtained:

Career Plan:

4. Work Experience (attach additional sheet if necessary):

5. Volunteer Activities:

6. Hon

ors Received:

7. References

Refe

rence 1: Reference 2:

E-mail Address: Email Address:

Phone Number: Phone Number:

CHECKLIST—Materials required in application packet:

 Completed application form

 Copy of academic transcript(s)

 Two recommendations on forms provided – at least one from a faculty member

 Resume or vitae

 Personal statement: Written essay (250 word limit, typed) identifying academic and professional

goals in the field of aging. Include a profile of past gerontology experience and a description of how

the scholarship will assist your studies and future plans in the area of gerontology

Please return your completed materials in one envelope, or scan and attach to one email.

Email: keith.anderson@umontana.edu

Mail:

Keith Anderson

UM School of Social Work

32 Campus Dr. Rankin 004

Missoula, MT 59812

Postmark or email deadline: February 15, 2019

MONTANA GERONTOLOGY SOCIETY

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019-2020

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Thank you for taking the time to support this applican

t. Please fill out the following questionnaire, seal

reference in an

envelope, sign over the envelope’s seal and return it to the applicant. She or he will

return it to the MGS scholarship committee with the application packet. The postmark/email deadline

for the completed application is February 15, 2019. If you prefer to attach a letter, please be certain

that you address all of the questions listed below. If you have any questions regarding this application

process, please contact Keith Anderson at keith.anderson@umontana.edu or 406-243-5543.

1. Applicant’s Name:

2. Your Name/Title:

Institution:

Address:

Pho

ne:

3. What is your relationship to the applicant? Please check all that apply:

Mentor/Advisor Professor Dean/Chair Other If other, please explain:

4. How

long have you known the applicant?

5. In your opinion, what differentiates the applicant from others and why is this applicant deserving of

this scholarship?

6. What is the level of the applicant’s commitment to the field of aging?

7. Wha

t qualities does the applicant possess that indicate an ability to be successful in the field of

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