Gerald E. and D. Eileen Klonglan Scholarship

1. Recipients shall be graduate students majoring in sociology or rural sociology.
2. Recipients shall have verified financial need, as documented by the University Office of Student Financial Aid (United States citizens and permanent residents shall submit the FAFSA by the early priority deadline). International students shall answer the OneApp general application question, “Explain your family’s financial situation if it presents obstacles to pursuing your degree.”
3. Recipients shall demonstrate academic and professional achievement, as determined by the administering authority.
4. Preference shall be given to students who are United States Citizens or permanent residents who have individually overcome discrimination or other adversity, or benefitted from their heritage or culture, as determined by the administering authority and as permitted by Federal and State law and University policy. Consideration may be given to:
a. How race or other attributes specifically affected the individual’s life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise, and how the student’s life experiences inspired courage, motivation, and determination in overcoming obstacles.
b. Demonstration of skills, knowledge, and character qualities (such as leadership) acquired through their individual life experiences.
c. If there are no qualified students that meet the above stated preference 4.a. or b. the scholarship shall be awarded to students who are United States citizens, permanent residents, or are international students who meet criteria 1-3 above.
This award shall be made available to students of graduate class standing.

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/19/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Gerald E. and D. Eileen Klonglan Scholarship

    The Gerald E. and D. Eileen Klonglan Scholarship was established to support a graduate student with a major in Sociology or Rural Sociology. Please complete the application process for the Klonglan Scholarship by providing the required information for the following questions by the designated due date.

    Would you like to be considered for this graduate scholarship?
  2. Name
    • First Name
    • Last Name
  3. Graduate Degree
  4. Some scholarships require US Citizenship or another status. You must answer this question if you wish to be considered for those awards. What is your citizenship status?
  5. Explain your family's financial situation if it presents obstacles to pursuing your degree.
  6. What is your cumulative GPA in the courses you have completed for your major?
  7. What are your education and career goals?
  8. Honors, Awards, Recognitions

    List recent honors and awards or other evidence that best represent your academic and professional achievements. In your description, include the name of the honor/award and the date received. (Allowed up to 5)
    • Honor, Award, Recognition # 1
    • Honor, Award, Recognition # 2
    • Honor, Award, Recognition # 3
    • Honor, Award, Recognition # 4
    • Honor, Award, Recognition # 5
  9. Leadership and/or Experiences

    List up to three recent leadership positions or experiences, including a brief description of the organization/activity, role served, and dates involved.
    • Leadership or Experience # 1
    • Leadership or Experience # 2
    • Leadership or Experience # 3
  10. Describe how race or other attributes specifically affected your life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise, and how your life experiences inspired courage, motivation, and determination in overcoming obstacles. (500 words)
  11. Demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and character qualities (such as leadership) acquired through your individual life experiences have helped you individually overcome discrimination or other adversity, or benefit from your heritage or culture. (500 words)
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