VPISUVIRGINIA TECH
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
THE MEGAN E. CHRISTENSON MEMORIAL
2012 APPLICATION

Created to honor the life of Megan E. Christenson, a former Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University double major (French and Communication), the scholarship is awarded to a Virginia Tech student from one of those majors in alternative years. French majors are eligible in even-numbered years (Next award will be Spring 2014).

Requirements: (1) French major; (2) Minimum 3.0 overall Grade Point Average in French; (3) Have completed at least 15 hours at Virginia Tech; (4) Demonstration of financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.

Scholarship Amount: $1500
DEADLINE: March 30, 2012.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Sharon Johnson.

Along with this application form (PDF), please provide a typed, personal statement of no more than 500 words. It should explain how your major fits into your life goals. If appropriate, include a short statement addressing your financial aid needs.

Please indicate:

Your name: _____________________________________________
Your e-mail address: ___________________________________
Your major(s): __________________________________________
Your minor(s): __________________________________________
In-major GPA: __________________________________________
Overall GPA: ____________________________________________
Total hours passed overall: ___________________________________

Have you participated in a study abroad program? If so, when and where? If not, do you intend to study abroad? If so, when, where and with what program?


Relevant extracurricular activities




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Please return completed applications to:
Pam Saville or Rhonda Wills
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
331 Major Williams Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0225