EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Department of Journalism

 Application for Freshman / Transfer Grant-in-Aid / Talented Student Award

 

 

I plan to attend Eastern Illinois University to major in Journalism and am applying for financial assistance in the form of a Grant-in-Aid or Talented Student Award. If I receive and accept this award, I will apply for admission to the University and comply with all admission requirements as set forth in official publications. I understand that this application does not constitute application for admission to Eastern Illinois University or application for university housing. I further understand that during any semester I receive this award I must (1) be officially enrolled in the Department of Journalism as a full-time student, (2) remain in good standing, and (3) demonstrate my intention to pursue a career in journalism by active participation in one or more of the student media programs affiliated with the Department of Journalism, working part-time in a professional situation, or other approved activity.

 

Section I: To Be Completed by Student Applicant (print or type)

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Name:  Last, First, Middle                                                                        Social Security Number

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Home Address ­ Street, City, State, Zip

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Phone number                                                                                        E-mail

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Name of High School / Current College or University                                 HS only-Month, Year of Graduation

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Name of High School Publication Adviser or Journalism Teacher                Phone Number

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

    Address of High School / Current College or University                                   

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                Signature of student applicant                                                                 Date

 

Section II: Recommendation of Publication Adviser or Journalism Teacher

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                Signature and title of teacher writing recommendation                                Date

 

COMPLETE AND RETURN TO:

Chair, Department of Journalism

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 61920