Battelle Scholarship Award
Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities), located in Richland, Washington, administers a scholarship program established by the Battelle Memorial Institute Foundation for high school graduates or home school equivalents of Benton and Franklin Counties in Washington State which provides one scholarship for a full-time freshman at WSU Tri-Cities for the 2010-2011 academic year. This award is a $2,000 scholarship per year, renewable for up to four years at WSU Tri-Cities. The award will be made as follows:
One scholarship for a student who is accepted and enrolled as part of the freshman class at WSU Tri-Cities. Preference is given to students pursuing a course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, science, or teacher education in those areas (either at the primary or secondary level). The scholarship is renewable for up to four (4) years at WSU Tri-Cities in a designated major. Recipients are selected on the basis of potential for leadership and scholastic achievement.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a senior in high school in Benton or Franklin County of Washington State or a home-school equivalent residing in either of these two counties. Students must have freshman status for the entire fall semester 2010.
- Applicant must have demonstrated leadership abilities and academic achievement.
- Students pursuing any major at WSU Tri-Cities may apply. However, preference will be given to students pursuing a course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, science, or teacher education in those areas.
- Applicant must have applied for admission to WSU Tri-Cities. The award will not be disbursed until the applicant has been offered admission to WSU Tri-Cities and has registered for full-time classes (at last 12 semester credits) at WSU Tri-Cities in fall 2010.
Application
The application package for the 2010-2011 Battelle Scholarship includes:
- The Student Application Form must be completed by the student.
- The School Principal/Guidance Official Evaluation Form must be completed by the Principal or Guidance Counselor, and be accompanied by a copy of the student's transcript and SAT and/or ACT scores.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation must be included from individuals of the applicant's choice who have direct knowledge of the applicant's abilities. Letters should address the applicant's personal attributes such as cooperation, initiative, judgment, reliability, leadership skills and the applicant's potential for success.
- Due Date: The student must collect all forms and letters and submit the complete application package at one time on or before April 30, 2010. Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered.
Award Receipient Notifcation
The recipient will be notified by May 31, 2010.
For more information, contact Eadie Balint, Washington State University Tri-Cities at ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu or (509) 372-7264.