Here are a few simple requirements to be eligible:

1. Be a matriculated full or part-time University of Cincinnati undergraduate student and be a member of the UCMC.

2. Have been a member of the UCMC, in good standing, for not less than eight months at the time the course begins.

3. Have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining at the University of Cincinnati at the time the course begins.

4. Show proof of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and maintain this status up to the time the award is made.

5. Show proof of a GPA of at least 2.0 for the two academic quarters immediately preceding the course.

6. First apply for any other possible scholarships or financial aid.

7. Have consistently demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to the UCMC.

8. Submit to the UCMC Executive Committee a formal proposal.

Here is what the Formal Proposal must contain:

The proposal should be as detailed as possible. A complete proposal that anticipates and addresses questions and concerns, and requires very little follow-up or research, would likely be viewed more favorably. Candidates should consider the developmental needs of the UCMC as they chose a course.

1. A description of the course and course provider.

2. Documentation from the course provider detailing the course curriculum, prerequisites, and costs.

3. Proof that the candidate meets the eligibility requirements (prerequisites, insurance, medical exam, etc.) established by the course provider.
4. Proof of medical insurance, student status, and GPA.
5. Copies of completed applications for other scholarships and financial aid which would apply toward the desired course, along with copies of any resulting/related correspondence.
6. A description of how the student proposes to pass on the knowledge gained on the course to the rest of the UCMC.

7. A description of the applicant's qualifications to receive a Scholarship based on his/her commitment, participation, and leadership in the UCMC to date.

Here are some of the proposals which resulted in scholarships:

Robert Sexton	Spring 1999	ACA - Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
Annelies Koob + 3 others	Summer 1999	WMA- Wilderness First Responder
Robert Sexton	Summer 2000	ACA - Whitewater Kayaking Instructor

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Examples of commitment to the UCMC the Selection Committee will be looking for:

· Actively welcome and get to know new members.
· Provide enthusiasm and encourage others.
· Create and/or post fliers for courses and events.
· Organize, lead, and/or help lead trips.
· Demonstrate a courteous and safety conscious attitude.
· Create and/or place advertisements in campus newspapers.
· Write an article for a campus newspaper.
· Help organize and/or teach UCMC courses.
· Demonstrate an eagerness to learn.
· Help prepare a budget proposal.
· Write an article for the Goosedown Gazette (the UCMC newsletter).
· Edit or otherwise help produce the Goosedown Gazette.
· Put on a presentation at a meeting.
· Serve as an officer or equipment manager.
· Assist with an Open House meeting.
· Help maintain or repair a some equipment.
· Assist with the UCMC web pages.
· Help maintain the UCMC phone list.
· Represent the UCMC at various meetings (Sports Board, Student Government, SOA, etc.).
· Hold office hours.
· Change the display case in TUC.
· Represent the UCMC at various events (freshman orientation, Earth Day, etc.).
· Hand out fliers on the bridge.

 

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Deadlines & Time Line:

The Scholarship Committee generally meets twice a year to select Scholarship recipients. Courses applied for can occur at any time, within the Eligibility Requirements listed above. Some courses require a considerable amount of preplanning, and applicants should keep that in mind, as well as when the Selection Committee meets, when formulating a Proposal.

FALL QUARTER SCHEDULE:

5th Week -- Executive Committee announces projected funds available to Scholarship Fund by end of Fall & Spring Quarter (other than donations). OLSP Selection Committee adds in donations to the Fund and announces overall projected funds available for Applicants.

5th Week -- Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available. The Scholarship Committee will likely be looking to maximize the return on the available scholarship dollars so it would behoove a scholarship candidate to obtain as much funding from other sources as possible.

8th Week -- The Scholarship Committee should present its recommendation to the UCMC general membership: Announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for. If the general membership fails to approve the recommendation by a margin of at least 2:1 (67% in favor), that money should not be awarded that year.

10th Week --Recipients must accept or decline awards within two weeks of when the announcement is made. Awards that are not accepted within that two-week period may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued anytime after the 10th week.

SPRING QUARTER SCHEDULE:

5th Week -- Executive Committee announces projected funds available to Scholarship Fund by end of Spring Quarter (other than donations). OLSP Selection Committee adds in donations to the Fund and announces overall projected funds available for Applicants.

5th Week -- Individuals seeking scholarships should submit to the Scholarship Committee a formal proposal. The candidate should have already applied for any other scholarships or financial assistance that might be available. The Scholarship Committee will likely be looking to maximize the return on the available scholarship dollars so it would behoove a scholarship candidate to obtain as much funding from other sources as possible.

8th Week -- The Scholarship Committee should present its recommendation to the UCMC general membership: Announce the name(s) of the award recipient(s), the amount(s) of the award(s), and the course(s) that (each) award is valid for. If the general membership fails to approve the recommendation by a margin of at least 2:1 (67% in favor), that money should not be awarded that year.

10th Week --Recipients must accept or decline awards within two weeks of when the announcement is made. Awards that are not accepted within that two-week period may be re-allocated. Payments may be issued anytime after the 10th week.