Scholarship for Professional Development
The Family and Consumer Science
Scholarship for Professional Development
$500 Award
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to Family and Consumer Science Extension Educators who are properly enrolled in a Master’s degree program at Kansas State University as a means to develop their career in Family and Consumer Science Extension.
Eligibility
- Employed as a Kansas Family and Consumer Science Extension Educator.
- Acquired minimum of two years experience in extension.
- Remain in a professional Kansas Family and Consumer Science position for an additional two years.
- Properly enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a related discipline that supports Family and Consumer Science Extension Education; preference to students enrolled in the College of Human Ecology.
Renewal
- To receive the scholarship a second time, the recipient must show reasonable progress toward completion of a Master’s degree and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
- The scholarship may be awarded twice or up to $1000 total for each recipient.
To Apply
Submit a one-page essay outlining how your graduate studies will impact your work as an FCS Extension Educator. Attach this page as a cover page and submit by June 1 to:
College of Human Ecology Dean’s Office
119 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan KS 66506-1401
FAX 785-532-5504
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Please type or print clearly.
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
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Current position: _____________________________________________________
Wildcat ID (WID): _________________________ (This number is on your K-State ID card.)
Master’s degree program major: _____________________________________
K-State graduate credit hours completed: _________
Planned graduation date: ___________
Planned class enrollment: _______ hrs Fall _______ hrs Spring
Please submit the following information as a one-page essay.
How will your graduate studies impact your work as a FCS Extension Educator? (e.g., what do you hope to accomplish as a result of your master’s degree studies?)
Attach this page as a cover page and submit by June 1 to the College of Human Ecology Dean’s Office, 119 Justin Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan KS 66506-1401 (FAX 785-532-5504).
