Call for Applications

Kathryn McAllister England Scholarship

In Communication Studies

Kathryn McAllister England taught drama and speech at UNCG from 1942 until her retirement in 1975. Throughout her career she maintained a commitment to uphold a high level of both scholarship and performance skills in oral communication. Following her death in 1977, friends and family began a drive to provide a scholarship fund to commemorate Professor England’s contribution to the department and to the field of speech communication.

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for 2009-2010. The criteria are as follows:

1. A major in Communication Studies

2. Full-time in the 2009-2010 academic year

3. Upper division status (not a freshman)

4. Grade point average of at least 3.0

5. Show promise in the speech field

In the past, students have received between $1,200-$1,500. More than one award may be given depending on the interest earned that year.

Interested students should prepare a letter of application, no longer than two typewritten pages telling why you are a worthy applicant. The letter should include a brief statement of educational background and career goals. Applicants may include information about honors received or professional recognition as evidence of promise in the communication field. A current official university transcript should be attached. The letter should also include your current address so we can contact you when the decision is made. The reception of your application will be notified by e-mail. If you do not receive the notification at your UNCG e-mail address in two weeks from the deadline, please contact Dr. Kinefuchi at e_kinefu@uncg.edu. Questions should be directed to her as well.

Send the application to:

Etsuko Kinefuchi, Awards Committee Chair

Department of Communication Studies

105 Ferguson

P.O. Box 26170

UNC Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 27402-6170

Deadline for application is Monday, April 6, 2009. The winner(s) will be announced in early May.