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The Cheryl Hamel School Counselor Memorial Scholarship

Description
Cheryl Lorraine Hamel, a 1989 graduate of West Chester University, loved children and she pursued guidance counseling with compassion and joy. This award, which commemorates her life, is offered annually to someone who embodies her spirit.

Amount of Award
Up to $500.00, awarded in the fall of each academic year

Scholarship Criteria/Eligibility
To be considered for this competitive award, the candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

» Be enrolled as a full or part-time graduate student pursuing a Masters’ Degree and certification in elementary or secondary school counseling at West Chester University
» Have completed at least nine credits of coursework toward their degree, attaining at least a 3.5 GPA in that coursework

Application Process
Each candidate must submit the following documentation in a 9"x12" envelope:

» An official West Chester University transcript including current coursework and most recent GPA
» Two letters of recommendation
» A one page statement describing professional goals and demonstrating a commitment to education and school counseling

Application Deadline
Please submit your completed application packets before November 22, 2002 to:

Dr. Wally J. Kahn
Professor
Recitation Hall, 203D
West Chester University, 19383
wkahn@wcupa.edu

Selection Process
The selection committee, comprised of several West Chester University counselor education professors will meet after Thanksgiving to review all of the candidates' applications and files and select the recipient. The holistic process places equal weight upon each form of documentation. Notification of the award will be made December 2, 2002.