JAMES W. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP

Department of Literature and Languages
Texas A&M University-Commerce

Application Form


Name __________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City ____________ State ________________ Zip ______________________

SS#/Student ID ___________________ Phone: (        )____________________

Major at Texas A&M University-Commerce ___________________________

Semester hours completed  _________________________________________

Class standing at the beginning of the spring semester 2007 term____________

Anticipated graduation date: ________________________________________

GPA:_______________

Names and addresses of A&M-Commerce teachers who will supply recommendations (Applicants should request that teachers send recommendations to Professor Bill Bolin, Interim Assistant Head, Department of Literature and Languages, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX 75429-3011.)

1. ______________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________
 

Please attach a statement of 300-500 words on either (1) why you are interested in multi-cultural or multi-ethnic literature or folklore; or, (2) how the study of multi-cultural or multi-ethnic literature or folklore will enrich your personal or professional growth.
 

This form, the recommendations, and the statement should reach the Department of Literature and Languages no later than March 16, 2007.