W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Program
The University of San Diego, through the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, is pleased to offer the W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship for graduate students in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences.
W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences will award scholarships annually to incoming and continuing students. The scholarship will be paid twice per year at $2,500 per semester, totaling $5,000 for the year.
W. Scott McIntyre
This scholarship award is in memory of W. Scott McIntyre, who received his business degree from the University of San Diego. McIntyre was very interested in real estate and finance, however, he maintained a passion for education and those involved in furthering their goals through education. Despite an untimely death, his passion and generosity are recognized through this scholarship program named in his honor. The scholarship will be awarded to qualified students who share a similar passion for learning and are enrolled in one of the graduate programs in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. The scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of a private donor from the San Diego Foundation.
Scholarship Requirements
In order to qualify for the W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship, the following criteria should be satisfied: • Graduate student accepted into one of the programs in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences with demonstrated financial need • Enrolled in at least six graduate units during each semester in which scholarship is received • Have an overall GPA of at least 3.5 in both undergraduate and graduate degrees
Application Procedure
1. Complete the scholarship application and required essay. 2. Each applicant must have a letter from a professor recommending him/her for the award. This letter should address the applicant’s financial need and academic performance and should be attached to the application package. 3. Return all application materials to the Office of the Dean, School of Leadership and Education Sciences. 4. All Admissions and Financial Aid forms must be properly completed and processed. Each applicant must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For the FAFSA application, visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov. All forms must be filed by published financial aid filing deadlines.
W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Program Application Name: Today’s Date:
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GRE Score: Indicate semester & year for which you are applying: On a separate sheet, attach a one-page typed, double-spaced essay in which you address the following two questions. 1) How did you become interested in your field of study? 2) What do you believe you can contribute to your field upon completion of your degree? Upon completion of this form, make a copy of both sides for your records and return the original by June 2nd to: Office of the Dean Attn: Scholarships School of Leadership and Education Sciences University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 Please ensure that the letter of recommendation and the personal essay are attached to the application prior to submission. The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its policies and programs.