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Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship

Ms. Sarah Miner joined the faculty of Western Illinois University in 1936 to teach Foods and Nutrition courses. She also served as a dietitian for the campus food service. In 1945 she became Department Chairperson, a position she was to hold until her retirement in 1965. Under her leadership, the Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Department grew to its present stature. Although a Department Chairperson, Ms. Miner continued to remain an active and respected member of the teaching faculty where she inspired students to reach their full potential. Along with her teaching, Ms. Miner served as President of the Illinois Family and Consumer Sciences Association, Illinois Vocational Teachers Association and Illinois Nutrition Committee. After retiring, Ms. Miner moved to Nigeria to assume the position of Head of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Nigeria at Nsukha.

The Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship was established by department alumni contributions in recognition of an individual who continuously gave to her students, the Department, faculty, community and Western Illinois University her inspiration, leadership and contributions.

Attached is the application form for the Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship. Any person interested must complete the application and provide the indicated documentation as given below.

Eligibility for the Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship requires that the student:

Be majoring in Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality at Western Illinois University.
Be a junior, senior or fifth year student.
Have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours in Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above.
Be a full-time student during the scholarship period.

To be eligible, transfer students must:

Be majoring in Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality at Western Illinois University.
Have completed at least 9 of the required 12 semester hours at Western Illinois University.
Have attained a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above at Western Illinois University.
Be a junior, senior or fifth year student.
Be a full-time student during the scholarship period.

In addition to completing the application form, the student must submit to the Department Chairperson:

Educational history to include transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Three letters of recommendation from:

Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality faculty person addressing leadership within the department and university community,
An employer and/or community organization sponsor addressing evidence of service within the employment or civic community
Another individual addressing evidence of service and leadership.

The final selection of the recipient for the Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship will be determined by the Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Department Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship may be awarded annually or renewed for the length of continuous enrollment. To receive annual renewal, the student must continue to demonstrate leadership, scholarship and service as a full-time Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality major at Western Illinois University, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better and comply with application and documentation requirements.

All applications must be recieved by the Department by March 1.

This application and any accompanying documentation is to be sent to:

SARAH MINER SCHOLARSHIP
DIETETICS, FASHION MERCHANDISING, AND HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT
140 KNOBLAUCH HALL
1 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
MACOMB, IL 61455

This application must be accompanied by a WIU transcript. Letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the Department at the above address.

I, _______________________________________________, agree to submit a one-page narrative about myself and get a black and white picture taken at the request of the Department of Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality if I receive this scholarship.

Signature _________________________________________ Date _______________________

Sarah Miner Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Scholarship

Application Form

Name__________________________________ Social Security Number _____________________

Place of Birth_____________________________________________________________________

School Address________________________________________Telephone___________________

Home Address_____________________________________Telephone_______________________

Parent or Guardian Name____________________________________________________________

Home Address____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________Telephone________________________________

Recommendations from: (Send to Department Chairperson, Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality Department, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455.) Letters must be received prior to the application deadline.

Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality faculty member:

Name ___________________________________________________________________
Area_____________________________Telephone_________________________________

Community Organization Sponsor and/or Employer:

Name____________________________________________Position________________________
Address__________________________________________Telephone______________________

Another Individual:

Name_______________________________________Position_____________________________
Address____________________________________________Telephone___________________

Evidence of leadership within the Department and University Community:

List the sponsoring group(s) of any honors, awards or special recognition received:

Evidence of service within university or community:

Other Evidence of service and leadership:

List Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality courses completed at Western Illinois University (at least 6 semester hours) by title, number, semester and year completed. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Work Experience: List all work experience beginning with most recent:

Company Name Position Hours/ Dates of and Address Held Week Employment ______________________________________________________________________________
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Do you anticipate working while enrolled as a full-time student?________________

If so, how many hours per week will you be employed?__________________________
Do you anticipate this employment will be on campus?_________________________
If not, where?______________________________________________________
Why?_________________________________________________________________

If so, please indicate below those received:

_____ PELL
_____ ISSC
_____ Others: (Please list name and sponsoring agency)

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What educational and professional career goals have you selected and how will these contribute to your profession and society after graduation?

Why did you select your specific area and option within the discipline of Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, and Hospitality and what contributed to your decision?

Why do you feel you are qualified for this scholarship?