Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship in Geography
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding junior or senior student majoring in geography. Online application.
Criteria. Applications for this scholarship must:
- be a declared Geography major
- have completed 60 or more semester hours of college-level work
- have the classification of junior or senior
- have completed a minimum of 9 semester hours of course work in the Department of Geography
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Be enrolled full-time (12 or more semester hours)
- submit at least one letter of recommendation in support of application
Applications
- applications are available from the Geography Department (Tillman 313) or the Scholarship Office (Sherman 308)
Award
Deadline
- Applications are due April 2
Selection Process
- A scholarship committee composed of faculty members in the Department of Geography will select the recipient.
Criteria for Renewal
- The scholarship can be renewed for a second year if the recipient maintains a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and remains enrolled full-time as a Geography major.
Inquiries
- Geography Department
313 Tillman Hall
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
or
- Scholarship Office
Sherman Hall 308
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390