The Paul and Wilma Dressel Endowed Scholarships are intended for students with an interest in Mathematics and a demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, professional goals, and financial need. These scholarships were awarded for the first time in 2004.
While there is no preferred format, a letter of recommendation should address the two aspects ("academic achievement" and "professional goals") mentioned above. In particular, it will be helpful if the letter addresses the ability of the student in mathematics, indicating both strengths and weaknesses, and the potential for growth.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by the letter writer, and not through the applicant. The contents of letters of recommendation will be kept as confidential as current and future laws regarding confidentiality allow. All letters of recommendation and applications should be submitted to:
Department of Mathematics Attn. Dressel Scholarship Committee D-207 Wells Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, Mi 48824-1027
For full consideration of the applicant, all letters of recommendation should be received no later than March 21, 2008.
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