Pryor Fellowship

The $5,000 Joseph E. Pryor Alumni Fellowship, awarded to one active alumni member, is to be used for full-time graduate or professional study (beyond the baccalaureate level) for the academic year following the application deadline of February 1. The stipend will be paid to the recipient upon official notification of the student's enrollment in such a program for the fall semester. This fellowship may only be received one time per person.

Competition Rules

Required application materials:

1. Evidence of outstanding scholarship; one copy, printed on one side only, without covers or binders. This could be in the form of an actual example of written scholarship such as a research paper. It also could be artistic, musical, or other creative work for which other media may substitute for or supplement a written product; however, a written explanation demonstrating a scholarly understanding of the work must also be included. Written work must be typed, without grade or comments. If the work represents a cooperative project, both the applicant and the faculty or professional director of the project must specifically delineate the applicant's contribution; if this is not done, the entry will be disqualified.
2. A 300-500 word essay introducing the applicant and sharing his or her academic/professional goals, but not indicating financial need.
3. Two letters of recommendation from employers or professors or other persons qualified to give an evaluation of the applicant's character and academic potential. One of the letters must address the significance and quality of the applicant's submission of evidence of outstanding scholarship. (Have sealed letters mailed to you for inclusion in your application packet.)
4. Two complete official transcripts sealed by registrar: 1) the final undergraduate transcript; and 2) the graduate transcript on which all graduate work has been consolidated.
5. Copy of official results of G.R.E., L.S.A.T., M.C.A.T. or equivalent if such is applicable to your discipline.
6. The completed application form.

• Applicants must have current active alumni status, that is, have paid the $15 annual fee at the time of application. If you have a question, please call the national office at 800-477-4225.
• No additional materials will be accepted.

Send application materials (as much in one envelope as possible) to:

Alumni Fellowship Committee
Alpha Chi Honor Society
Harding University Box 12249
Searcy, AR 72149-0001

Postmark Deadline: February 1, 2003

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