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Scholarships
for Transfer Students Interested in Philosophy
The
Department of Philosophy at Washington State University offers several
$1,000 scholarships to outstanding students transferring into the
University who demonstrate a serious interest in philosophy and
express an intention to pursue philosophy as a major. Such students
would most often be entering WSU as juniors, but junior standing
is not a requirement.
The
award will be spread over a student's first two semesters at WSU,
with the recipient being required to enroll as a major in philosophy
and to make acceptable progress toward graduating with a B.A. in
philosophy. After the first semester in residence, the student may
apply for one of the regular Potter Scholarships as well, which
are available on a year by year basis to students already enrolled
in the program. Applicants should arrange admission to WSU through
the Office of Admissions and are encouraged to seek further scholarships
and financial aid through the Office of Student Affairs.
A
complete application includes:
- A
personal statement of about 500 words explaining the applicant's
academic interests, accomplishments and goals, with particular
focus on the place of philosophy within those interests. This
may, but need not, include a discussion of career options.
- Two
letters of recommendation from college instructors who know the
student's work first-hand. At least one of these must be from
an instructor in philosophy; the second may be from some other
area in the arts and sciences.
- A
complete transcript of course work and grades since high school.
(Anyone applying during or after just one year of college-level
work should include a high school transcript as well.)
Address
for applications or for further information:
Department
of Philosophy
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-5130
or
phone: (509) 335-8611
e-mail: philo@wsu.edu
Deadline
for applications: March 14 of any given year, for fall semester
transfer to WSU, though earlier applications can be assessed
by the Scholarship Committee as they arrive. The committee may
also consider applications for mid-year transfers.
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