Towson University
The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Application for the Willard Hackerman Scholarships 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
tuition four-year scholarships.
Only new, incoming, full-time freshmen students from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, who are planning to major in FCSM, are
eligible to apply. Selection of awardees will be made on the basis of merit without regard to race, religion, or gender. Awards will
cover tuition at the in-state rate. Merit will be determined by the student’s class rank, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and the number,
quality, and performance in science and mathematics courses. Awards are renewable up to four years if the awardees make
satisfactory progress in their FCSM major and maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 . If an awardee’s GPA falls below the
stated minimum in a given year, they will have one semester to rectify the situation. 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 ________________ Zipcode
Telephone ___________________________________ E-mail Address
Proposed FCSM Major
Name of High School Currently Attending Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
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:
The Jess and Mildred Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics
Dean’s Office – 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
Revised10/2014
