Towson University
The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Application for the Michele M. Cooper, M.D. Scholarship for
2020
–20
21
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for the above
scholarship.
Please check the following boxes to confirm that you meet the Scholarship Criteria of:
I am a graduate of an Anne Arundel County High School
I am a first generation student (neither parent completed college)
I have a high school GPA of 3.1 or higher and
I intend to declare a major in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics and attend Towson University full time.
The scholarship is renewable for three years so long as the recipient maintains an overall and in-major GPA of 3.5 and continues
to major in the FCSM. Should a recipient's overall or in-major GPA fall below a 3.5 and no lower than a 3.3, they would have one
semester to bring both back up to a 3.5. To apply, complete this application in its entirety.
ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION OR APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
SEE CHECKLIST ON SECOND PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE.
SECTION I – Personal Information – Required
Name _____________________________________________________________________ Male Female
Address
City _________________________________________________ State ________________ Zip code
Telephone ___________________________________ E-mail Address
Proposed FCSM Major
Name of High School Currently Attending
SECTION II – Personal Statement Including Career Plans, Leadership Activities and Extra Curricular Activities
Please limit to one page and include with this form.
SECTION III – High School Transcript (official or a copy) Including GPA, Class Standing and SAT/ACT Scores must be
included with this form.
SAT/ACT Scores may be downloaded from College Board or included on transcript but must be included with this form.
SECTION IV – Two Signed and Sealed Letters of Support on School Letterhead from High School Science or
Mathematics Teachers Only.
Each science or mathematics teacher must compose and sign a letter of support and complete the teacher recommendation form
to be included with this form in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher.
Return Completed Application with Attachments To:
Michele M. Cooper, M.D. Scholarship
The Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Office of the Dean – SM 312
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21252-0001
DEADLINE:
Completed Scholarship Application with Attachments
Must Be Postmarked by February 1, 2020
.
Applications Postmarked after this Date Will Not Be
Considered.
All student recipients are expected to write a thank you note to the donor or donor representative as appropriate. The
recipient will be contacted by the Office of Development with more information on the acknowledgment process soon
after notification of selection.
Certification: I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I may be contacted by the Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University if more detailed elaboration is needed for the information I have
provided.
Signature ( Please sign in ink ) ________________________________________________ Date
Revised03/2016
Print Form
Applicant Checklist
Before placing your application package in the mail, please make certain that ALL of the following items are
enclosed in your application package mailer:
Scholarship Application Form – Must be signed and dated
Personal Statement
High School Transcript (official or copy) – If official, it should be in sealed, official school envelope
If copy, please place in an envelope of its own
SAT/ACT Scores – may be downloaded from College Board or included on transcript
(First) Signed Letter of Support on official school letterhead and Teacher Recommendation form
from Science or Mathematics Teacher must be in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher
(Second) Signed Letter of Support on official school letterhead and Teacher Recommendation form
from Science or Mathematics Teacher must be in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher
Also be sure to complete your FAFSA form:
FAFSA form completed on line; available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
You must download the following forms from our website in order to complete your application:
( http://www.towson.edu/fcsm/scholarships/mmcooper.html )
Scholarship Application Form
Teacher Recommendation Form ( you need 2 of these )
Please follow the instructions as outlined in the Willard Hackerman Scholarship Application form precisely.
This scholarship application process is completely separate from the application process to the University.
Please remember that all attachments must accompany your application in order to be considered for the
scholarship(s) for which you are applying. You must mail your application with all attachments to the address on the
front of the application. Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be considered.
For more information contact:
Office of the Dean
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
fcsm@towson.edu
t 410-704-2121.