DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Kappa Omicron Nu Doctoral Fellowships

Five (5) copies of this application form, typed or printed, and all supporting documents should be postmarked on or before January 15 and submitted to the Kappa Omicron Nu Awards Committee, 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140, East Lansing, Michigan 48823-5031

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Name (First, Middle Initial, Last)                                              E-mail address

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Present Address (Street)

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(City, State, ZIP Code)                                                         Telephone

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Home Address (Street)

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(City, State, ZIP Code)                                                         Telephone

College/University
(most recent first) Dates Major Degree GPA
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11. Name and address of major academic adviser:

12. Progress toward doctoral degree (indicate month and year scheduled for completion):

Respond to items 13-18 on an attachment (not to exceed 2 pages) in numbered sequence. For readability, use type size not less than 11 pt. and single spacing.

13. Kappa Omicron Nu: _________________________________ Chapter, 
Year initiated_______

Participation/activities:

14. Professional positions, incl. graduate assistantships (most recent first):
Position      Name of Employer      Dates      Major Responsibilities


15. Honors and Awards (names and dates):

16. Professional Activities --membership and participation in professional organizations, including professional involvement in community organizations--give evidence of involvement--offices, committees, etc.:

17. Recent professional development activities:

18. Publications (books, refereed articles, technical publications):

19. Attach a one-page summary of your professional goals and plans.

20. For the developed research problem, attach a one-or two-page summary that includes a) title, b) objectives, c) significance of study, its contribution to knowledge and application to the field, d) relevance to significant concerns related to home and family, e) description of design and methodology including sample, and f) contribution of study to professional goals.

21. Names of three persons who will submit letters of recommendation:

a. Academic Adviser: ____________________________________
b. ___________________________(role):___________________
c. ___________________________(role):___________________

I do___ do not___ waive the right of access to the recommendations.

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Signature                             Social Security Number         Date

To Be Completed by the Applicant:

I do___ do not___ waive the right of access to the recommendations.

Signature__________________________________________





RECOMMENDATION FOR KAPPA OMICRON NU DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Return by January 15 to Kappa Omicron Nu, 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140, East Lansing, Michigan 48823-5031

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Name of Applicant

How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?


The criteria for this award are active membership in Kappa Omicron Nu, demonstrated ability in graduate study, demonstrated interest and competence in research, and potential for professional leadership in home economics or one of the specializations.

Your letter of recommendation should address the above criteria, with particular emphasis on the nature and significance of the research and assessment of progress toward completion of the degree and dissertation.

In addition to the letter of recommendation, please rate the applicant by checking (X) one term which best describes the candidate with respect to

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