News Archive 2007

Scholarships Available for Econ Students

The Department of Economics offers a number of scholarship opportunities and awards to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. These programs are made possible through generous contributions by alumni and friends. Follow the links provided below for detailed information and application forms.

F. Russell Glasener-Economics Advisory Board Scholarship (.pdf)

All undergraduate economics majors with between 75 and 90 hours of academic credit at the time of application are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong academic record. In addition, established financial need will be viewed favorably.

(Application Deadline: March 30, 2007)

Scott M. Elloitt Undergraduate Scholarship (.pdf)

Established in 2007 to provide support to a student in economics who has exhibited academic excellence. Economics majors with between 75 and 90 hours of academic credit at the time of application are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants that have established an outstanding academic record.

(Application Deadline: March 30, 2007)

Undergraduate Research Award for Best Capstone Paper (.pdf)

This award program was established to promote and recognize the scholarly contributions of undergraduate students and their faculty advisors to the field of economics. All undergraduate capstone projects completed during the Fall/Spring academic year are eligible for consideration.

Faculty submissions on behalf of students will be evaluated based on (1) nature, relevance and importance of the questions addressed in the project; (2) appropriateness of methods used; and (3) overall organization, readability and clarity of the paper.

(Application Deadline: March 30, 2007)

Scott M. Elloitt Graduate Scholarship (.pdf)

Established in 2007 to provide support to a student in economics who has exhibited academic excellence. All full-time graduate students in applied economics who have completed at least one semester of graduate work (9 credit hours) are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated an outstanding academic record.

(Application Deadline: March 30, 2007)

Graduate Research Award for Best Capstone Paper (.pdf)

This award program was established to promote and recognize the scholarly contributions of graduate students and their faculty advisors to the field of economics. All undergraduate capstone projects completed during the Fall/Spring academic year are eligible for consideration. Faculty

submissions on behalf of students will be evaluated based on (1) nature, relevance and importance of the questions addressed in the project; (2) appropriateness of methods used; and (3) overall organization, readability and clarity of the paper.

(Application Deadline: March 30, 2007)