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The William E. Simon Foundations for the Noble Purpose
The William E. Simon for Noble Purpose
Description: The William E. Simon Fellowship is designed to encourage students as they complete their undergraduate education to pursue lives that will benefit themselves and their fellow men and women — that is, lives of "noble purpose."
The Fellowship will be awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. Examples of how recipients may use their award include
- Engage directly in the civic life of their community.
- Help to create opportunity for others, including job creation.
- Advance their expertise.
- Fund the ultimate realization of their noble purpose.
Dollar Value: The Simon Fellowship is a $40,000 unrestricted cash grant. In addition, one $20,000 cash award and one $10,000 cash award are made to two other outstanding students.
Number of Scholarships: Three - one $40,000 grant, one $20,000 award, one $10,000 award.
Eligibility:
- While not an academic prize for past accomplishment, the Simon Fellowship will be awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in preparing themselves to make future contributions.
- Judges will look for exceptional promise to make important future contributions to society.
- Thoughtfulness in laying out a plan for future efforts that will realize the noble purpose will also be considered.
- Reviewers will also seek out a compelling personal experience that demonstrates sacrifice, personal commitment, or the ability to overcome substantial obstacles in pursuit of important goals.
Application Procedures: Complete a Simon Fellowship Application form (PDF), submit official transcripts of all undergraduate course work, include a letter of recommendation relevant to the applicant's noble purpose, write a typed 9-12 page narrative of past efforts, future plans, and individual philosophy for living life characterized by noble purpose. Include a clear statement of how the cash award would be used in the event they are selected as a Simon Fellow for Noble Purpose.
Deadline: January 16, 2010
Contact:
Simon Fellowship
Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Attn.: Enza Loera
3901 Centerville Road
P.O. Box 4431
Wilmington, DE 19807-0431
E-mail: simon@isi.org