George Valenta Scholarship 2018/2019

Call for Submissions

George J. Valenta, Jr. a University of Michigan alumnus (1955 BA in German, minors in French and Russian) has graciously established a scholarship to benefit students who live in the Max Kade German Residence, and who place a strong academic emphasis on German Studies. The scholarship consists of a financial award of $1,500 for the academic year. All juniors or seniors (at time of application submission) who live in the Max Kade German Residence during academic year 2018/2019 are eligible to apply.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Personal statement (in English) describing why the student deems her/himself a good candidate.

• A resume (in English) highlighting past experiences or encounters with German and Germany (classes, work experience, etc.)

• Copy of academic transcript (unofficial U-M transcript)

All materials must be submitted by Friday, October 26 via the online application form ( https://goo.gl/forms/VQmFKGqjGCfD6NMy1 ) or via email to Annie Varner, varnera@umich.edu.

The recipient of the award will be notified by Friday, November 30, 2018. Mr. Valenta enjoys meeting the scholarship recipient. A luncheon will be organized for the recipient, Mr. Valenta, and a German department faculty member during the winter semester.