In order to be considered for the Robert W. Carithers Scholarship, students should submit the following materials by March 1:
Portfolio
Portfolio requirements for the Carithers Scholarship vary depending upon the discipline in which the candidate is applying. Portfolios of candidates will become the property of the Society and will be placed on file. In order for candidates who do not receive a scholarship to have their portfolios returned, their materials must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage to assure return (allow up to six months).
Art:
Eight to 10 original student work submissions
English:
10 to 20 pages of poetry, fiction, drama or critical analysis in any combination (must be of complete works)
History:
10 to 20 pages of written prose on historical subjects, no more than three complete works
Philosophy:
10 to 20 pages of written prose on philosophical subjects, no more than three complete works
Theatre:
A standard VHS tape or DVD of an audition or performance, not to exceed three minutes
World Languages and Cultures:
Four to five pages of written analysis of a short work or excerpt of foreign literature, the analysis written in the foreign language
Cover Letter
In addition to a portfolio, applicants for the Carithers Scholarship are asked to compose a cover letter telling the selection committee about themselves and their personal and professional goals as well as how the scholarship will help them attain them. Since this cover letter will also be used to obtain addresses for future correspondence, the contact information must be complete and clear.
Other information regarding transcripts, grade point averages and scholastic achievement will be on forms sent to the USI Admission team. Therefore, such information need not be repeated in the cover letter.
Submission
Submit all application materials before the March 1 deadline electronically or in hard copy to Dr. Sakina Hughes, assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
Remit hard copy materials to:
Dr. Sakina Hughes, Assistant Dean
College of Liberal Arts
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
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Students meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for a Carithers Scholarship:
In addition, although awards may be announced earlier, eligibility to receive the scholarship will be based on the official eighth semester transcript from the high school. Applicants must pre-register at USI for fall classes during freshman orientation in the summer before their freshman year in order to receive the scholarship.
Renewal and Cancellation
The Carithers scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three years after the initial freshman year or until 120 credit hours are attempted, whichever comes first.
The recipient must maintain a cumulative USI grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
In addition, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA prior to March 1 each year. Although filing the FAFSA is a requirement, receiving a Society scholarship is not based on financial need.
A minimum of 12 credit hours but be completed successfully each term (summer excluded).
The scholarship will be canceled if renewal criteria are not met, and the scholarship will not be reinstated. Minimum enrollment requirements will be evaluated each semester. The cumulative GPA will be evaluated at the end of each spring semester.