Scholarships

The following is a listing of scholarships available to students in the School of Applied Human Sciences. For more information about these scholarships, contact the School of Applied Human Sciences in 235 Latham at (319) 273-2814 or the Financial Aid Office in 105 Gilchrist at (319) 273-2700. Be aware that accepting academic scholarships may impact financial aid status and students with questions regarding this issue should consult the Financial Aid Office.

For application information on the following School of Applied Human Sciences Scholarships, contact the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, 235 Latham Hall, (319) 273-2814.

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Robert L. Frank Scholarship - Counseling Scholarship

Both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling students are eligible.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

Completion of at least one full-time semester of coursework in the counseling program (9 credits)
Financial need (FASFA forms completed)
Academic performance in previous graduate work (minimum 3.25 GPA)

Applicants should submit the following materials:

Two letters of recommendation (from professionals excluding UNI counseling faculty) which address the applicant's counseling performance and/or potential, as well as her/his leadership qualifications
A brief statement of how graduate study will contribute to your professional goals
A statement documenting the degree of need for financial assistance (including financial aid already secured)

Please submit materials to:

Robert L. Frank Scholarship
Linda Davis
School of Applied Human Sciences
University of Northern Iowa
235 Latham Hall
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0332

Phone: 319-273-6414
Email: linda.davis@uni.edu

Deadline: April 15

Visit finaid.uni.edu/scholarship for more information.

Norene A. Smith - School Counseling Scholarship

School Counseling students only are eligible.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

Submit a well written essay on how you have made a difference in children's lives (two pages single spaced)
Include two letters of support (not from departmental faculty) that verify how you have made a difference in children's lives
Submit a copy of your transcript verifying that you have completed at least one semester in the program (9 credits)
Financial need (FASFA forms completed)

Please submit materials to:

Norene A. Smith Scholarship
Linda Davis
School of Applied Human Sciences
University of Northern Iowa
235 Latham Hall
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0332

Phone: 319-273-6414
Email: linda.davis@uni.edu

Deadline: April 15

Visit finaid.uni.edu/scholarship for more information.

Ida Mae Wilson Scholarship - Graduate Students

The Ida Mae Wilson Scholarship is open to graduate students and carries up to a $5,800 stipend.

For application forms and more information on the Ida Mae Wilson contact the Associate Dean’s office at (319) 273-2719.

Nellie Dickey Scholarship

Declared undergraduate major in School of Applied Human Sciences at UNI
Total cumulative GPA of 3.25

Must be junior standing (60 hours) at the end of spring semester. Transfer or returning students must have taken 30 hours at UNI (can include those taken during spring semester). Must have 12 hours in School of Applied Human Sciences (31F:xxx, 31I:xxx, 31L:xxx, 31S:xxx, 31T:xxx) at UNI (can include those taken during spring semester). Full or part time (6 hour minimum) students may apply. Part time students will be eligible for partial scholarships only. Past recipients may apply providing criteria are met. Applications will be reviewed with emphasis on: participation in campus and community activities, leadership and service, scholarship, and future goals (personal, educational, and professional).

Amount: varies
Application form: Common Scholarship Application

Marjorie Gibson Leighty Scholarship

Declared undergraduate major in School of Applied Human Sciences at UNI
Total cumulative GPA of 3.00
Full time student
Sophomore or junior standing (30-60 hours) by the end of spring semester

Applications will be reviewed with emphasis on: financial need, participation in campus and community activities, leadership and service, scholarship, and future goals (personal, educational, and professional). Preference will be given to those in need of financial support. Preference will be given to a first year recipient for a second year providing criteria is met. Preference may be given to individuals with a stated interest in using their education in a teaching capacity.

Amount: up to $1000
Application form: Common Scholarship Application

Martha Peterson Shedd Scholarship

Declared undergraduate major in School of Applied Human Sciences at UNI
Total cumulative GPA of 2.50
Full time student

Applications will be reviewed with emphasis on: financial need, leadership, and citizenship, and future goals (personal, educational, and professional). Preference will be given to those in need of financial support. Past recipients may apply providing criteria are met.

Amount: varies
Application Form: Common Scholarship Application

Elizabeth Sutherland Howes Scholarship

Declared undergraduate major in School of Applied Human Sciences at UNI
Awarded to a senior student with outstanding achievement, leadership, and service in the department
Total cumulative GPA of 3.25

Prestigious award given by School of Applied Human Sciences Alumni Association

Amount: $200
No application required. Recipient is chosen from qualifying seniors