The Transfer Connection
Greetings,
Many students do not consider graduate school until they near completion of a bachelor's degree, but it is important to consider the possibility much earlier, especially for transfer students who have less time on campus. The Office of Academic Support & Intercultural Services (OASIS) is sponsoring a McNair Program Informational on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Culture Center. Established in 1986 by the U.S. Department of Education and named for astronaut and Challenger space shuttle crew member Ronald McNair, UNL's McNair Scholars Program encourages students to pursue graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and develop the skills and student/faculty mentor relationships critical to success at the doctoral level.
The McNair Scholars Program prepares selected UNL undergraduates for graduate study at the doctoral level. Ten to fifteen new McNair Scholars are selected each year to participate in both academic and summer activities. The McNair Scholars Program aims to increase numbers of underrepresented students in doctoral programs. For more information, please visit http://www.unl.edu/mcnair/
Intimidated by Scholarship Essays?
Writing essay's for scholarships is not an impossible task. The essay or statement is simply a way for the scholarship committee to get to know you. It gives you a voice, a third dimension, for the committee to consider. Shape your personal statements not with facts - those are already listed on your application and resume - but with stories that support the facts.
Begin the writing process by brainstorming your responses to the given statement. Being vivid, and setting a scene is more important than being creative. Proofread your statement. Minor spelling and grammatical errors are the easiest way for scholarship committees to weed out applicants.
Final tips for writing a scholarship essay:
- Address the statement provided.
- Follow the guidelines. One page commonly refers to one page typed and double spaced.
- Proofread!
Donna Mencke, Student Services Coordinator, Extended Education & Outreach
EVENTS
Today, March 4, 2009 9 am - 6 pm 225 NE Union
Better Ways to Choose a Major
Meet one-on-one with a Career Counselor. Discover your interests and skills Explore possible majors. Can't attend but still have questions about choosing a major? Call 472-3145 for an individual appointment. www.unl.edu/careers
Thursday through Saturday, March 5 - 7, Pershing Center/ Devaney Center
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Thursday through Saturday, March 12-14, Pershing Center/ Devaney Center
Boys State Basketball Tournament
http://www.nsaahome.org/
March 9-March 13
Women's Week Empowering Community, Nurturing Opportunity
Sponsored by the Women's Center. See http://si.unl.edu/womens_center/events.php for events.
Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 pm, Sheldon Museum of Art
Nebraska Colloquium
Prof. Giacomo Oliva and Prof. Charlyne Berens: The Art of Democracy
http://nebcolloquium.unl.edu/
JoAnn Moseman, M.A.
Academic Transfer Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Studies
201 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0683
TEL: 402-472-9455
www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/transfer.shtml
http://transition.unl.edu/
jmoseman2@unl.edu
