Through the Webber program, female biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics majors who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable in their area of research serve as mentors to local 5th graders to foster scientific curiosity and understanding. Mr. Webber saw his scholarship program as an opportunity to provide especially young girls with a female role model and mentor, while recognizing, honoring and financially supporting the scholars as they earn their science degrees from Willamette University.
Eligibility
Any current (2011/12) sophomore or junior woman majoring in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or physics enrolled full time in the College of Liberal Arts at Willamette University shall be eligible for consideration to receive the scholarship for the following academic year. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of 3.00 or higher and must be in residence for the full academic year.
Application Procedure
On a separate piece of paper, type an essay of 1000 words or less. Use the following questions as a guideline for your answers. You can answer the questions in any order you like as long as you address all of them in your essay.
- What is the mission of the Webber program and why are you interested in participating in it?
- What relevant experiences do you have (e.g. collaborations, teamwork, experience with young children)?
- Why do you think it is important to expose young children to and engage them in science?
- Why do you think it is important for young children to be exposed to female role models, particularly in the sciences?
- Did you have any role models when you were a child and how did they influence your career choices?
- What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you?
- What are your priorities in the upcoming two semesters?
- What is your future career goal?
Submission Deadline
February 24, 2012
Website Link
http://www.willamette.edu/cla/wsop/pdf/application.pdf
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