Honors Program

Doris Bush-Essler Scholarship

Amount: Currently $500 per year

Preferred deadline for submission of all required paperwork: Friday, February 14, 2025. 

This scholarship is designated for an active member of the Honors Program who plans to work with academically gifted students upon graduation.

 

Eligibility

• Must be a prospective or current student in good standing in accordance with current institutional policies.
• Must be academically gifted and enrolled in the Honors Program.
• Must aspire to work with academically gifted student upon graduation.
• The recipient may retain the scholarship for up to eight (8) semesters as long as all requirements continue to be met.
• The recipient will be chosen by a committee appointed by the Director of the Honors Program, and will include both of the Honors directors, and at least two Honors faculty members.
• Emphasis for selection should be on the person and not on financial need.

To apply, submit the following by deadline above:

• A short essay (approximately 250 words) describing your career goals, course of study (current and future), and other experience in pursuit of a career in gifted education, and why you have chosen this field.
• A copy of your academic transcript.
• Your current resume or curriculum vitae, including a list of all the Honors courses you have completed, and a list of all your contributions and activities within the structure of the Honors Program and ASG.
  
  

Current Student Applicants

Current students should submit your complete application via ScholarWeb and your supplemental materials in person to the Honors Program Office, TJ Farr 204B.

 

Prospective Student Applicants

Prospective students should submit the application by mail (preferably by registered mail) to:

Honors Program
Tennessee Tech University
Campus Box 5124
Cookeville, TN 38505