West Coast SI Scholarship

Awards

One-time cash award: The scholarship award will be presented at the West Coast SI Conference. Recipients must be in attendance.  

Eligibility

Must be a student enrolled at an accredited community college or university campus for either the current academic term, the term immediately previous to, or the term immediately following the date of application. 

Selection Criteria

The award recipient will be selected based his/her demonstration of outstanding service as an SI Leader or Tutor, including:

1. Exceptional understanding of peer led academic support in a small group environment

2. Highly effective SI leadership or tutoring (use of innovative learning strategies; strong rapport with students, faculty, and staff; measured student success; etc.)

3. Commitment to student success

4. Quality contribution and impact to student learning and the development of SI/tutoring within the applicant's institution

Application Requirements

1. A 250-500 word personal essay on the value of Supplemental Instruction or tutoring in the applicant’s own life, in the life of the students served, and in the context of the larger academic community

2. One letter of recommendation from the applicant’s campus SI Coordinator, Supervisor, or Program Director

3. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member (course instructor, department chair, etc.) who has worked with or directly observed the applicant in his/her role as an SI Leader or tutor.

4. A current unofficial college or university transcript with cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA