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Scholarships and Awards
The following awards and scholarships are offered annually by the Human Sciences Department.  If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for any of these, download and print the application and return it by January 31, at 4:00 p.m. to the Human Sciences Executive Aide.  Interviews of applicants may be requested at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.  OFFICIAL Transcripts must be submitted with application.  All scholarship recipients will be REQUIRED to attend the awards banquet.

NOTE: The dates on all the applications reflect 2005. Please change the date manually if you print out the application online or the EHS front office will have the current applications. Thanks

ALBERT L. AND ETHEL CARVER SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships provide approximately $1,500 to four Human Sciences majors. Four scholarships will be awarded. Selection criteria:
A major in one of the Human Sciences areas.
Classification of sophomore or junior in the spring semester (at least 30 semester hours
   earned or having two remaining semesters).
Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Financial need.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
Recipient is required to attend awards banquet.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


RITA DAVENPORT HUMAN SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship provides approximately $200 to a Human Sciences major. Selection criteria:
A major in one of the Human Sciences areas.
Classification of sophomore or junior in the spring semester (at least 30 semester hours
   earned or having two remaining semesters).
Scholarship (minimum 2.8 GPA).
Demonstrated leadership in the areas of Human Sciences, campus life, and community
   involvement.
Established meaningful professional goals.
Financial need.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


CLEO CARPENTER AWARD
This award is made annually to a senior student selected as the most outstanding Nutrition and Food Science major. The award varies yearly, but is approximately $200. Selection criteria:
A major in Nutrition and Food Science.
Classification of senior (at least 90 semester hours earned).
Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Community and campus activities.
Career goals and plans for practicing in the area of nutrition and food science.
Must be a full-time student during semester that scholarship is awarded.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


KAPPA OMICRON NU SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This scholarship for approximately $200 is made annually to a participating, contributing member of KONu. Selection criteria:
A KONu member.
Classification of junior in the spring semester (60-89 hours earned or two remaining
   semesters).
Planning to return to MTSU to study Human Sciences as a full-time student the following
   fall semester.
Explanation of need for the scholarship.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


BOUTWELL SCHOLARSHIP
The award of approximately $200 is made annually. Selection criteria:
A major in Early Childhood Education or Interdisciplinary Studies (K-4 emphasis).
Classification of junior..
Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Campus and/or community participation.
Established meaningful professional goals.
Personal interview required upon request.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).

TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
The Tennessee Association for Family & Consumer Education, Davidson County, provides a $1000 educational scholarships. Following is the criteria for this scholarship. Payment of the award shall be made in the amount of $500 per semester. The scholarship will be rewarded each year as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 gpa.
Major field of study is Family & Consumer Sciences
Graduate of a Davidson County high school
College sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student
Has a 3.0 grade average. Failure to maintain 3.0 grade point average will determinate scholarship


HARRIET MAPLES ESTES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Harriet Maples Estes Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established to provide annual scholarships of $1000-1500 to Textiles, Merchandising & Design majors. Emphasis will be placed on financial need. One half of the award shall be awarded for Fall and Spring:
Must be a major in the Textiles, Merchandising & Design program
Currently enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University
Evidence of financial need
Have an overall 2.5 grade point average
Must be a full-time student during the semesters for which the scholarship is awarded
Must have completed 12 hours of TXMD coursework
Classification of a junior or senior during semester for which the scholarship is funded.


MARGARET PUTNAM SCHOLARSHIP
This award provides approximately $300 to a Family & Consumer Sciences Education major. Selection criteria:
A major in Family & Consumer Sciences Education.
Scholarship (minimum 2.5 GPA).
Admission to Teacher Education by the end of semester in which application is submitted.
Financial need.
Completion of at least 16 hours at MTSU with a minimum of 7 hours completed in Human
   Sciences courses prior to application.
Demonstrated pre-professional involvement.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


RUTH AND WILL BOWDOIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship tentatively provides a $1,000 scholarship to an Early Childhood or Interdisciplinary Studies (K-4) major. Preference will be given to students of African American origin and residents of Tennessee or Alabama who attended Ruth Bowdoin classroom on wheels. Selection criteria:
A major in Early Childhood Education or Interdisciplinary Studies (K-4 emphasis) as a full-
   time student.
Scholarship (minimum 2.5 GPA and/or meet any changes in admission to teacher
   education.
Financial need. Must submit adequate financial verification as requested by the review
   committee.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to education for the parent as well as for the child.
Reflect personal and professional competencies which are believed to lead to quality
   teaching.
Interview may be requested.
Must be full-time student during semester for which scholarship is funded.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


ERNESTINE N. REEDER HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is an annual scholarship for an undergraduate student seeking a degree in the Human Sciences Department. The amount is determined by the endowment’s accumulated interest each year. Selection criteria:
A major in one of the programs offered by the Human Sciences Department.
Completion of 18 hours in the Human Sciences Department.
Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Be an active member of at least one of the student organizations in the Human Sciences
   Department.
Established meaningful professional goals.
Must be full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


RODDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Roddy Memorial Fund has been established to provide a $3,000 annual scholarship for six Rutherford County Human Sciences majors. The recipient must be a graduate of a Rutherford County public or private high school, with preference given to residents of Lascassas or Rockvale. The recipient will be selected annual by a Human Sciences Scholarship Committee and announced at the annual Awards Banquet. Payment of the award shall be made in the amount of $1,500 for each of the fall and spring semesters. Selection criteria:
A major in one of the Human Sciences areas.
Classification of freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the spring semester and having
   at least one remaining semester.
Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Financial need.
Must be a full-time student during semesters for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
Submit official university transcript that indicates current GPA.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


CHRISTINE AND A.F. RODDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Roddy Memorial Fund has been established to provide an annual scholarship for a Rutherford County Human Sciences major. The recipient must plan to graduate from a Rutherford County public or private high school with preference given to residents of Lascassas or Rockvale. The scholarship amount varies from $1000-$5000 per year, with half given in the Fall semester, and half in the Spring semester. Selection criteria:
Declare a major in one of the Human Sciences areas:
Be a graduate of, or scheduled to graduate from, a Rutherford County private or public
   high school.
Minimum high school GPA of 2.8 or ACT 20.
Financial need.
Completed application returned to Human Sciences Executive Aide by 4:00 pm on
   January 31.
Must be a full-time student during semester for which scholarship is funded. One-half of
   the scholarship shall be awarded for each of the semesters.
Submit official high school transcript that indicates GPA and ACT score.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).


LUCY DYE SCHOLARSHIP
The Lucy Dye Scholarship has been established by the Nashville Area Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The recipient will be selected annually by the Human Sciences Scholarship Committee and announced at the Award Banquet. Payment of the award shall be made in the amount of approximately $150 for each of the semesters. Selection Criteria:
If a student is or has been a Lucy Dye scholarship recipient, he/she may have the
   opportunity to reapply for the scholarship a second time; however, he/she will compete
   with the other applicants.
Be currently enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University.
Be a declared major in one of the Human Sciences programs.
Have an overall 3.0 grade point average or higher while carrying a full student load.
Indicate plans to graduate with a major in a Human Sciences program and have evidence
   of pursuing a career in an area of Human Sciences.
Demonstrated loyalty and dedication the Human Sciences profession.
Submit official university transcript that indicates current GPA.
Completed application returned to Human Sciences Executive Aide by January 31, 2005.
Be from one of the following counties in Tennessee:
   Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Lewis, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner,
   Williamson, Wilson
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Reader required).

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