Eleanor Lucas Scholarship for Civic Engagement

The Eleanor Lucas Scholarship for Civic Engagement, given by University of Hartford alumna Eleanor Lucas, recognizes outstanding achievement by a University of Hartford student in the area of civic engagement and community service. The service recognized must be rendered as representative of the University of Hartford, and may be part of a course requirement (service learning) or an independent undertaking.

This $1,000 scholarship will be applied to the student's tuition and fees for the 2005–06 academic year. The scholarship criteria are:

• Performance above and beyond expectations.
• Demonstrated impact on the greater Hartford community or other community outside of the University of Hartford.
• Student must have a 2.5 grade point average.
• Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Nominations must be received by May 1, 2005. Please send your nomination letter to Frederick Sweitzer, associate dean of the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions, 252b Hillyer Hall, or to sweitzer@hartford.edu . Decisions will be made by May 30.