Full-time employees of Colorado State University who are furthering their education are eligible for two scholarships, named for longtime members of the campus community.
The Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship and the Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship each offer a $1,000 award annually. Both are competitive awards, and the deadline for full consideration for both is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.
Questions about either scholarship? Contact Maggie Miranda-Birt at Maggie.Miranda-Birt@colostate.edu.
Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship
Joan Gaynor Kuder served Colorado State in several capacities during her 17 years of association with the university. She believed strongly in and encouraged lifelong learning, and the important role it plays in employees’ job satisfaction. Her family and friends established this scholarship in her memory in 1989: the first scholarship was awarded in 1992.
The Scholarship Committee is seeking applications from full-time – 30 to 40 hours per week, 9 or 12 months – CSU employees (administrative professional, state classified, faculty) who have an active record of academic achievement and advancement, are working toward an identified educational goal and have contributed to their particular units and/or to the university community by serving in additional capacities.
Employees do not have to be formally admitted to a degree program to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded Spring Semester for Fall 2018, and the recipient must be enrolled at the time to receive the fund.
Minimum requirements:
• Currently registered for at least 3 credits through CSU Fort Collins or CSU Online (including the Colorado State University study privilege).
• Stated goal of attaining a degree from Colorado State University.
• Eligible employees include full-time (40 hours per week) state classified personnel, administrative professional staff, and academic faculty.
A completed application includes:
• Responses to the short essay questions (it is important that applicants provide thoughtful and clear responses to the application questions).
• A copy of transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable) in chronological order.
• One letter of recommendation that addresses your lifelong learning.
Application and more information about the scholarship is available online.
Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship
Janet and Allan Eddy worked at Colorado State University for over 30 years. They worked in a number of offices including Enrollment Services, Human Resources, the Music Department, Hartshorn Health Center and the Alumni Office.
The Scholarship Committee is seeking applications from full-time – 30-40 hours per week, 9 or 12 months – state classified CSU employees who demonstrate sustained progress toward a degree from Colorado State University in the College of Business, The College of Engineering, the College of Health and Human Sciences or in a major related to gerontology or the care of the elderly.
Selection criteria:
1. Colorado State University employee, 30 to 40 hours per week, 9 month or 12 month;
2. Eligible employees include state classified personnel.
3. Demonstrate sustained progress toward a degree by registering for 4 to 6 credits per academic year.
4. Individuals who have contributed to their particular departments and/or the University as a whole by serving in additional capacities.
5. Letters of recommendation that support your application for this scholarship.
A completed application includes:
• Copy of transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Short answers to questions relating to your academic goals, service to your employer and community (it is important that applicants provide thoughtful and clear responses to the application questions).
Application and more information about the scholarship is available online.
