Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
Preference is given to applicants who have one semester of coursework remaining.
This award does not cover independent learning courses, continuing education courses, and some study abroad courses. In cases of unanticpated need, a student may be considered for an award for the second semester if the application is accompanied with a memo from the person in charge of the student's graduate major, explaining the extenuating circumstances. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students with a lower average must petition for exemption from this rule before further consideration is given to their application. A student must be achieving normal academic progress as defined in the Graduate Degree Bulletin.