Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund

For Undergraduate Studies

The Stanley A. Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by action of the Session of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and through the generosity of the family and friends of Stanley A. Jashemski, a physicist with deep appreciation for the arts. For many years he and his wife, Wilhelmina, then a professor of humanities and ancient history at the University of Maryland, sponsored a Sunday School forum in which young adults could explore their faith in an intellectually challenging environment. Their shared commitment to encourage the development of persons with potential for inspired, enlightened leadership is reflected in the goals and purposes of the Fund which has now become the Stanley and Wilhelmina Jashemski Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Wilhelmina Jashemski was Professor Emerita of Ancient History at the University of Maryland where she taught for over a quarter century, touching thousands of students through her courses in the humanities, Roman and Greek history. Her pioneering work in garden archeology, begun in Pompeii in 1958, and documented in numerous landmark books and articles, earned her a Gold Medal from the American Institute of Archeology for lifetime achievement.

Jashemski Scholarships provide financial assistance for students of outstanding intellectual ability as evidenced by prior academic performance, and significant religious commitment as evidenced by formal membership in a religious body, regular participation in its worship life, and active involvement in its service ministry.

Eligibility

Ordinarily recipients will be young people (17-25 years of age) who demonstrate in their thought and action the broad religious sensitivity characteristic of Stanley and Wilhelmina Jashemski;
are pursuing undergraduate degrees with a significant component of liberal arts courses;
are active members of a Christian church;
show evidence of social and civic concern;
have demonstrated academic excellence;
have financial need.

Preference Shall Be Given

To students who are members of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
To students who are members of a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation within the National Capital Presbytery.
To students who are members of a faith community within the bounds of the National Capital Presbytery.

Grants are made according to need, ordinarily in amounts up to $3000.

Students may re-apply annually.

Please complete the application form and attach the following items.

Transcripts of high school records and college records (if applicable).
A list of four references who have been asked to write letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Committee:

one letter from a teacher with competence in the humanities;
one letter from a teacher in the applicant's major field, if applicable (if major is in the humanities only three letters of recommendation are required);
one letter from the applicant's pastor / religious leader;
one letter from an individual competent to comment on the applicant's community service.

Essays:
- An essay on the applicant's personal goals or an important personal experience, including an explanation of how the humanities provide perspective on the topic chosen (between 1000 and 1500 words).
- A statement on how you will purse liberal arts studies and why you have chosen the particular area of the liberal arts you are studying. (up to 1000 words).
- Please briefly describe any international study anticipated or completed.

Please mail the completed application form (plus the material above) to :

Chairperson, The Jashemski Scholarship Committee
c/o Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
310 Tulip Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912

NOTE: April 18, 2008 is the deadline for submission of an application for assistance for the 2008-09 school year.

An application for the Jashemski Scholarship is available from this website, as well as this description. The complete packet is also available. Note: These documents require the Adobe Reader to access the URL, which is available free from Adobe.

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