Academic Excellence in Developmental Education - Student
Purpose of award
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in a developmental course or program.
Criteria for evaluation
Special features
Directions for application
involvement in Developmental Education
goals and aspirations
leadership skills
extracurricular activities
honors and awards
community involvement
This award is given to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in a developmental course or program.
Criteria for evaluation
- completion of at least two developmental courses or participation in at least two of the following developmental program activity
- TRIO Upward Bound
- TRIO Student Support Services
- high school-to-college bridge program
- special admissions program
- enrollment in developmental classes (math, writing, reading, ESL, or study skills)
- 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
- plans to enroll in or continue enrollment in a postsecondary educational institution during the next academic year
Special features
- $250 scholarship
- acceptance speech from recipient (if in attendance)
- A thank you card to the Board is required.
- Scholarship winner will be recommended for the Martha Maxwell Developmental Education Student Scholarship given by the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE).
Directions for application
- copy of most recent college transcript
- letter of recommendation from school official, instructor, or counselor, (1 page)
- resume (1-3 pages) that includes:
involvement in Developmental Education
goals and aspirations
leadership skills
extracurricular activities
honors and awards
community involvement