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A number of scholarships and financial assistance are available to students at EIU. Work-study programs are provided on-campus for eligible students and opportunities for employment exist in the Recreational Sports Office and in the Department of Recreation Administration.
Additional Scholarships are available to Recreation Administration students:
Gretchen Sue Denton Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: The recipient must have, at the time of his/her selection, completed at least 60 but not more than 89 semester hours at EIU and have declared a major in Recreation Administration.
Selection Criteria: The recipient should declare his/her intent to undertake a career related to the field of recreation following the completion of his/her college study, show promise of making a substantial contribution to the field of recreation, and have demonstrated an interest in ecology of some form.
Application Process: Eligible students wishing to be considered for this scholarship should submit (7) copies of their resume along with a cover letter, addressing the above selection criteria, to the Chair of the Department of Recreation Administration by March 1st.
Amount of Award: Approximately $300 / year should be available.
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William G. Riordan Scholarship
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Eligibility: The recipient shall be enrolled as a senior, majoring in the field of Recreation Administration. He/she should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75. and a 3.00 GPA within the major (LST courses).
Selection Criteria: The recipient must have demonstrated involvement in university and professional activities and organizations. He/she should have demonstrated leadership skills while enrolled as a Recreation Administration major.
Application Process: Eligible students wishing to be considered for this scholarship should submit (7) copies of their resume along with a cover letter, addressing the above selection criteria, to the Chair of the Department of Recreation Administration by March 1st.Amount of Award: Approximately $200 / year should be available.
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Ewen "Lefty" Bryden Alumni Award
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Eligibility: The recipient must have completed a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 59 hours @ EIU and at least 5 hours in Recreation Administration. He/she should be a declared LST major and have a 3.00 GPA (minimum).
Selection Criteria: The recipient must have demonstrated leadership potential such as involvement in the Student Association for Recreation and active participation in class.
Application Process: All students who meet the eligibility requirements listed above shall be considered by the Selection Committee. No formal application needs to be made.
Amount of Award: Approximately $200 / year should be available.
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Dorothy Johnson Scholarship
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If you are interested in finding out more about the Department of Recreation Administration, please call Annette @ (217) 581-3018, E-mail the Chair of the Department, or contact any professor directly via E-mail or phone listed in Faculty Information.
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