A Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established by Tracy Miller in memory of her son, Corporal Nicholas L. Ziolkowski who was killed in action on November 16, 2004, serving his country with the 2nd Marine Division in the fight for Fallujah, Iraq. Ms. Miller is an academic advisor at Towson University and a part time instructor in the American Studies Program. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be:
A current or entering full time Towson University student who
has served or is serving your country through active duty in any branch of the armed forces or National Guard; alternatively you may have served as an agent for change through full time service in non-governmental or governmental organizations like the Peace Corps. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts.
In addition to the above criteria, applications will be evaluated on the basis of overall academic performance and their commitment for national service. Finalists for the scholarship may be interviewed by the selection committee. The committee may request formal verification of your national service.
- Either one $2,713 scholarship or two $1356 scholarships will be awarded during the spring 2013 semester.
- Eligibility:
- You must be a current or entering full time Towson University student.
- You must have served or be serving your country through active duty in any branch of the armed forces or National Guard or You must have served as agents for change through full time service in a non-governmental or governmental organization, like the Peace Corps.
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts.
To apply submit the following to the Department of Political Science by submitting:
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- An application for the Ziolkowski Scholarship (available online or from the department of Political Science);
- A letter of recommendation from someone in a supervisory position in your area of national service (commanding officer, work supervisor) who can verify your length and type of service and provide a personal recommendation; and
- An essay that describes the unique ways that your academic and personal values have been shaped by your service to your country. This essay must not exceed 2 double spaced typed pages.
Please contact the Department of Political Science at 410-704-2958 or polsci@towson.edu if you have any questions about this scholarships.
* Students who think they may qualify but are unable to complete the application by the due date (March 1, 2013) should contact the Political Science Department.
