The Catherine Curran O’Malley Scholarship
In
International Studies
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for the Catherine Curran O’Malley Scholarship in
International Studies. The scholarship is supported by an endowment created by Mary Fulton Shock ’75
to honor the public service as a public prosecutor, judge, active volunteer and advocate, and First Lady
of Maryland. In making the gift, Ms. Shock noted that Catherine O’Malley ‘85 is “representative of what
Towson hopes for its alumni – successful in her field and a well-rounded individual.”
Undergraduate students are eligible to stand as candidates for the award when:
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They have a declared major in International Studies.
They have completed at least three courses at Towson counting toward the
International Studies major before submitting an application.
They have a grade point average above 3.2.
Those wishing to apply should provide the following documents:
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An application cover sheet fully completed and signed.
A Towson University transcript.
A statement discussing the student’s interest in and commitment to the study of
international or global issues, including when appropriate future plans (two pages
maximum).
These documents should be submitted together as one application to the Office of the Dean,
Attn: Heather Benassi, Liberal Arts 2213, no later than 3:00pm, Monday, March 23, 2015.
One or more scholarships will be awarded each year as funds permit, and recipients who
continue to meet all criteria for the scholarship will be eligible for a renewal of the award in a
subsequent year. The amount of the award may vary somewhat with the availability of funds but will
normally stand at approximately $2000 per award recipient. The selection committee for the award will
include the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, the Director of International Studies program, and at
least one additional faculty member. Should no International Studies major apply for or meet the
criteria for the scholarship, the award may be given to any student majoring in the College of Liberal
Arts.
Application Cover Sheet
The Catherine Curran O’Malley Scholarship
In
International Studies
In submitting this application for the Catherine Curran O’Malley Scholarship, I affirm that I have
declared a major in International Studies and that I have completed three or more courses toward this
major at Towson University. I submit this form along with a transcript of my work at Towson and a
statement (maximum two pages) of my interest in and commitment to the study of international or
global issues.
Name: ___________________________________
Signature: ______________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Phone:
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Declared International Studies major: Yes ___ No ___. When did you declare the major: ___________
Courses taken toward the International Studies major (list upper division if more than eight):
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Do you have financial need forms on file with the University? Yes___ No___
You may add below, if you wish, a statement clarifying your response to any of the questions above.