Dr. Carol A. Keene Scholarship in Philosophy

Scholarship support given to an SIUE undergraduate student majoring in philosophy. Criteria for selection is as follows:

  • Student must be a declared major in philosophy
  • Student must be a junior or senior in the coming academic year
  • Student must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours
  • Student must have earned a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 in philosophy classes.
  • Student must demonstrate superior ability in critical thinking and writing skills
  • Student must exemplify general conduct consistent with the highest standards of academic and personal integrity

Sponsor also requests consideration of student who:

  • Are returning
  • Normally would not be recognized for scholastic achievement
  • Would not traditionally pursue a degree in Philosophy

Recipients will be chosen by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Philosophy.

Award
$2,500.00
Area of Interest
College of Arts and Sciences, Philosophy
Deadline
01/19/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What Philosophy courses have you taken, and what grade did you receive in each?
  2. Please submit a writing sample that demonstrates superior critical thinking and writing skills
  3. What courses will you be taking in the upcoming fall semester?
  4. What Philosophy faculty member is nominating you for this award?
  5. Total Credit Hours/Previous Recipient
    • Have you completed 75 or more credit hours, or have you previously received the Dr. Carol A. Keene Scholarship in Philosophy??
    • If the answer is "yes," please submit your Senior Assignment research proposal.
  6. Full tuition scholarship
    • Are you receving a scholarship to SIUE that provides full tuition assistance?
    • If so, which one?
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