Scholarship announcement

Description
The Peter V. Vale Scholarship was established as a living memorial to Peter V. Vale, supporter, trustee and friend of Saint Martin's University.  He was a founding partner of Knight, Vale and Gregory, Certified Public Accountants, and a supporter of many other humanitarian and civic causes.

Specific criteria for the award of this scholarship is scholastic achievement, leadership, character, citizenship and motivation.  Financial need is not necessarily a criteria.  The applicant must be accepted into the MBA program and have a strong academic background.

The amount of the award depends on the investment return from a $50,000 endowment established by the Cheney Foundation.  The award is for a maximum amount to be applied to tuition and books and is not a cash award.  The award can be used for expenses incurred by the recipient during a single, specific academic year. e.g. 2002-2003 academic year and is prorated equally over the terms in that year for which the recipient intends to register.

Application procedure
1.  Complete the Vale Scholarship Application Form. (Available in the Business & Economics Division) or by calling (360) 438-4512.

2.  Submit a personal statement that outlines the applicant's goals and expectations.

3.  Submit at least three letters of recommendation addressing academic and community accomplishment.

4.  Submit all documents to Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey, Washington 98503, ATTN:  MBA Director. 
MARK ENVELOPE "VALE SCHOLARSHIP".

5.  In the event that the Vale Scholar Committee cannot determine a definite recipient from the documents submitted, applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee.

6.  The recipient will be determined by mid-April 2004.  All applicants will be advised by the Office of Financial Aid.