2012 WUSS Conference
2012 WUSS Student Scholarship
September 5-7, 2012 WUSS Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, California


The annual WUSS conference is conducted for the educational growth, training, and networking of conference attendees. In order to further these goals, the WUSS Executive Committee is providing scholarships to fulltime college or university undergraduate or graduate students to attend the 2012 WUSS conference with complimentary conference registration, discounted hotel room rate and up to two ½ day classes (Wed AM and/or Fri PM) for accepted applications. In addition, a limited number of students submitting an abstract* that is accepted and presented as a presentation or poster are eligible to receive the full hotel room rate and travel money up to $350 to cover approved transportation expenses. The scholarship requires that you fulfill the role of a session or class coordinator. This duty takes approximately 4 hours at a pre- or post-conference class or in-conference presentations.

APPLICANT MUST:

1. Be a full-time college or university undergraduate or graduate student at the time of the conference (during the 2012-2013 academic year).

2. Provide proof of full-time student enrollment including copies of classes or official enrollment confirmation, and a current student indentification card.

DEADLINES:

Travel scholarship (requires an accepted abstract for the conference)
Application and proof of student enrollment documentation (by e-mail to scholarships@wuss.org) are due by May 14, 2012

Note: the deadline for abstract submission is April 30, 2012 at the paper submission link on www.wuss.org

Regular scholarship
Application and proof of student enrollment documentation (by e-mail to scholarships@wuss.org) are due by August 3, 2012

*If you need help in completing this form or assistance with appropriate presentation topics, please contact us at scholarships@wuss.org.



ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION – FOR STUDENTS
First Name:(As displayed on your passport or driver's license)
Last Name:(As displayed on your passport or driver's license)
Home Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Phone number: (555) 555-5555
Email address:


Education Information
College or University currently attending:
Degree Currently Pursuing:
Major:
Anticipated Graduation Date
Cumulative College Grade Point Average:

List the names of colleges or universities at which you have earned credit hours toward the degree you are currently pursuing.


College/University:                              Dates Attended:

Indicate the degrees you have earned and major(s):


College/University:                      Major:

Indicate courses, departments or instructors that use SAS at your College/University:


Department:                    Course:                             Professor:


Application Questions
Do you currently use SAS in your classes, research or professionally? :
Describe how you have used SAS and how it has helped you with your studies/research.
How many years have you used SAS?
What special academic or professional awards or recognition have you received?
List activities in which you have taken part as a representative of your school, or offices you have held in student organizations (high school and college).
Explain why this conference would be beneficial to your educational or career objectives.
What are your plans for using SAS in your future career?
WUSS will be offering travel money up to $350 to cover approved transportation for a limited number of students. Are you interested in applying for the travel scholarship (applicant must submit an abstract and be accepted)?
If yes, explain how travel money would help you to attend WUSS 2012 when you might not otherwise be able to attend.
Have you submitted an abstract or poster for consideration for WUSS 2012?
Have you attended a SAS conference before?
If yes, please specify the conference(s) and year(s). Also please indicate if you made a presentation or received a scholarship award for the conference(s).
How did you hear about the WUSS academic scholarship program?
Will you be able to attend all the days of the conference, September 5-7, 2012?
If no, please explain and indicate which days you will be able to attend.
Please provide the name and email address of a professor or instructor who may serve as a reference for your application.


Is there any additional information you would like for us to consider when reviewing your application?
Have you submitted proof of your full-time student enrollment including copies of classes or official enrollment confirmation, and a current student identification card (electronic copies preferable)? Please email them to scholarships@wuss.org