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Pryor Graduate Fellowship
The Joseph E. Pryor Graduate Fellowship competition is open to (1) active alumni members (i.e., alumni whose annual dues are paid by the time of the application) and (2) graduate student members at Alpha Chi institutions at the time of application.
Alpha Chi will award up to two Pryor Fellowships, typically one of $5,000 to a student in a doctoral program who has completed at least two years of graduate or professional study beyond the baccalaureate degree and one of $3,000 to a student for the first or second year of graduate or professional study beyond the baccalaureate degree. The stipend is to be used for full-time graduate or professional study and will be paid to the recipient upon official notification of his or her enrollment in such a program for the fall semester.
This fellowship is named for Dr. Joseph E. Pryor (1918-2006), who served as Alpha Chi's secretary-treasurer and its first executive director.
Pryor Fellows, 2008-2009
John Ruiz, graduate member, Azusa Pacific University, California Gamma, $3000
Jennifer Vencill, alumna, Christopher Newport University, Virginia Zeta, $3000
Alternate
Laura Klein, Mars Hill College, North Carolina Epsilon, alumna
Previous Winners
2007-08 Jonathan Singleton, alumnus of Arkansas Eta, Harding University
2006-07 W. Evan Johnson, Southern Utah University alumnus
2005-06 Angela Faith Lukowski, Carthage College alumna
2004-05 Jason Randall Smith, Concordia University at Austin alumnus
2003-04 Tony Wilson, Midwestern State University alumnus
2002-03 Terri Lynn Gore, University of Texas at Arlington alumna
2001-02 Karen Head, Oglethorpe University alumna
2000-01 Brandon Gaudiano, St. Vincent College alumnus
1999-00 Shane Kirkpatrick, Anderson University alumnus
1998-99 Karen Silverstrim, University of Central Arkansas alumna
1997-98 Angela Ellis Roberts, Carson-Newman College alumna
Pryor Competition Rules
Required application materials:
1) Evidence of outstanding scholarship. This could be in the form of an actual example of written scholarship such as a research paper. It also could be artistic, musical, or other creative work for which other media may substitute for or supplement a written product; however, a written explanation demonstrating a scholarly understanding of the work must also be included. Submit one printed copy, printed on one side only, without covers or binders, and one copy on CD with the applicant's full name and the word "Pryor" written on the disc. Written work must be typed, without grade or comments. If the work represents a cooperative project, both the applicant and the faculty or professional director of the project must specifically delineate the applicant's contribution; if this is not done, the entry will be disqualified.
2) A 300-500 word essay introducing the applicant and sharing his or her academic/professional goals, but not indicating financial need.
3) Two letters of recommendation from employers or professors or other persons qualified to give an evaluation of the applicant's character and academic potential. One of the letters must address the significance and quality of the applicant's submission of evidence of outstanding scholarship. (Have sealed letters mailed to you for inclusion in your application packet.)
4) Two complete official transcripts sealed by registrar: 1) the final undergraduate transcript; and 2) the graduate transcript on which all graduate work has been consolidated.
5) Copy of official results of GRE, LSAT, MCAT or equivalent if such is applicable to your discipline.
6) The completed application form.
-- Applicants who are not current graduate students at an Alpha Chi institution must have current Active Alumni status at the time of application. If you have a question, please call the national office at 800-477-4225.
-- Applicants who are current graduate students at an Alpha Chi institution must submit the application through the chapter sponsor. A chapter may submit only one such application. Contact your chapter sponsor to see if you may become your chapter's Pryor applicant.
-- No additional materials will be accepted.
Send application materials (as much in one envelope as possible) to:
Pryor Fellowship Committee
Alpha Chi, HU Box 12249
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72149-2249
Next Postmark Deadline: February 2, 2009
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