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Scholarship Program
Members of the Valparaiso University Guild enhance the student experience in a variety of ways, one being through providing scholarships to undergraduate students. The scholarship program awards over $50,000 annually.
Scholarships are given to relatives of Guild members who demonstrate financial need, academic accomplishment and extracurricular involvement. Students need only apply once to be considered for all scholarships which they are eligible. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 15.
Scholarships are forfeited if the students grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.75, they withdraw from Valparaiso University or if the relative’s membership in the Guild lapses.
Guild Cookbook Scholarship
Awarded to two freshmen students who receive $5,000 per year for four years ($2,500 per semester for eight semesters). This scholarship was created by investing the proceeds from selling 80,000 Guild cookbooks from 1972-2005.
Guild Past National Officers Scholarship
Awarded to two junior students who receive $3,500 per year for two years ($1,750 for four semesters). This scholarship honors the contributions of members who have served the Guild at a national level.
Shirley Jud Scholarship
Awarded to one student who receives $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) until graduating (maximum of four years or eight semesters). This scholarship was initiated by the family of Shirley Ayers Jud to recognize her loyal service to the Guild.
Valparaiso University provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The University does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion and tenure, other employment practices, applications for admission, or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, or (as qualified herein) religion. An institution committed to its Lutheran tradition, the University reserves its right to promote the teaching of the church and to exercise preferences in admissions and employment-related practices in favor of Lutherans.
Events
Let the Guild office know about events by using the Member-Originated Activity Form.
May
May 15, 2008, 11:30 am
- Annual Graduating Seniors Luncheon
- Guild lobby of the VUCA
- Speaker: Diane Harre, Valpo's first lady
May 18, 2008
May 19, 2008
- Buffalo, NY members will meet
May 26, 2008
- Holiday: Guild office closed
May 28, 2008, 12 noon
- Saginaw, MI, home of Arlene Hoffman
- Guild memorabilia, bring a sack lunch
- Contact: Bonnie Johnson bonbonthrift@yahoo.com or 989-673-6965.
May 31, 2008
- Guild Board of Directors Meeting, Chicago
June
June 1, 2008, 4 pm
- Milwaukee Wine Tasting Party
- Vino 100, Wauwatosa
- Advance reservations required
June 2008 - FOCUS
- FOCUS I - June 9-10
- FOCUS II - June 13-14
- FOCUS III - June 16-17
- FOCUS IV - June 20-21
June 16, 2008
- Buffalo, NY area members meet for annual potluck picnic
June 30, 2008
- Deadline for 07-08 Membership Contributions
July
July 2008
- Annual Commitment Plan and Ballots mailed
July 4, 2008
- Holiday - Guild office closed
July 21, 2008
- Twin Cities Area Guild Picnic for students
- Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul
August
August 26, 2008
- Classes Begin
August 29, 2008
- 2008 Ballots Due
August 31, 2008
- 150th Campus Kick-off Celebration
September
September
- Tellers Meeting TBD
September 1
- Ballots Due
September 13
- Football Stand
September 20
- Football Stand
October
October 3-5, 2008
- San Diego, CA: Homecoming West
October 10, 2008, 2 pm
- Guild Annual Meeting
October 10-12, 2008
October 11
- Football Stand
October 17-18
- Presidential Inauguration of Mark A. Heckler
October 18
- Football Stand
October 23-26, 2008
- Fall Break
November
November 8
- Football Stand
November 8
November 13
- Grad Finale for Dec 08 grads
November 22
- Football Stand
January
2010 Guild Board Nominations Requested
January 30-31
- Union Dedication Weekend
February
March
March 15
- 2010-2012 Guild Board Nominees Due
April
April 24-26
Fifth Biennial Christian Women's Conference
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