Hencken Scholarship Application

Congratulations on being nominated for the Hencken Scholarship.
It is one of University Housing and Dining’s prestigious leadership scholarships.

Name Name First Last
Email
Campus Address
Home Address Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Major/Minor(s)
Cumulative G.P.A.
Number of semesters you have lived in the residence halls
(including this present semester)
Year in School

Year in School Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student
Will you be a Resident Assistant next year?

Will you be a Resident Assistant next year? Yes No
If so, which residence hall?
Will you be returning to live on-campus next fall semester?

Will you be returning to live on-campus next fall semester? Yes No
If so, where?
Please confirm that you meet all the scholarship qualifications below:

Please confirm that you meet all the scholarship qualifications below: Be a full time student attending EIU Be a student completing their first year of school through graduate school Reside in some form of University owned housing during the entire period of time for which the award has been earned and must return to university owned housing the following year. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale and be in good disciplinary standing. Must currently be in an active role in the Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, or Hall/Greek Council. Must commit to being active in a substantial leadership position the following academic year. Candidates’ contribution to the university community during the academic year will be evaluated. Financial need is a consideration.
Please list the positions and activities you have been involved with and the dates of these positions/involvement in our residential communities.
Examples: Hudson Hall Vice President-August 2019 to present
Attended GLACURH Conference Nov 2019
Led program on diversity in Hudson Hall January 2019
Please list the positions and activities you have been involved with and the dates of these positions/involvement on campus. Include volunteer work.
Examples: Student Senator-August 2019 to present
ESA President 2019-2020
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 2019-present
Please share how your colleagues and peers view you as a professional.
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Please highlight your involvement in EIU's Residential Community and how you have specifically improved EIU's Residential Community.
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Please share how you've impacted the residents of EIU through your mentorship.
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Why do you think you should be the recipient of this scholarship?
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