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Tom Joslin Memorial Scholarship in Emergency Administration and Planning 

 

Background

In 1994, friends and alumni of the Emergency Administration and Planning (EADP) program at the University of North Texas established the Tom Joslin Memorial Scholarship in honor of one of the program’s early faculty members. Following a career with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Joslin joined the UNT faculty and worked tirelessly until his death in 1993 to promote the EADP program and enhance the professionalization of emergency managers. Established as an endowed scholarship, the Tom Joslin Memorial Scholarship is annually given to carry forward his vision for the EADP program and profession. Interest from the endowment provides a scholarship for tuition and fees for undergraduate study at UNT. The award is up to $1,000, payable in two installments (1/2-amounts in both the fall and spring semesters). Under current state policies, the Joslin Scholar, if enrolled full-time, qualifies for in-state tuition.

  

Selection criteria 

  • at least a sophomore at the time the award is made
  • overall grade point average of 3.00 on all coursework (including transfer work)
  • evidence of a commitment to a career in emergency management such as participation in appropriate professional development opportunities (seminars, workshops, professional meetings) and membership in relevant professional associations (such as the International Association of Emergency Managers-Student Chapter)
  • ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and involvement in community service activities
  • completion of the Tom Joslin Memorial Scholarship Application form
  • completion of an essay explaining (1) career interests and goals and (2) sources of funding for the applicant’s undergraduate education, and (3) effect receipt of scholarship will have on completing your education at UNT.
  • two letters of reference from sources outside the EADP program, which may include employer or current/former teachers.

  

Application deadline is March 1 of each year.

Send applications to: Scholarship Committee
Emergency Administration and Planning
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle, #310617
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Link to online application: www.padm.unt.edu/eadp

 

 Application 

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