NSF Scholar Application

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Intended Major at Whitworth (required)
Biology
Chemistry/Biochem.
Mathematics
Computer Science
Physics/Eng. Phys.

High School GPA (required)

Please list any science or science-related activities you have participated in other than those classes listed on your high school transcript (750 character limit):

For your essay, please read the article by Freeman Hrabowski at http://www.whitworth.edu/financialaid/scholarshipopportunities/pdf/NSFScholarshipEssay2011.pdf.

Hrabowski argues that science education can improve national economy and the overall well being of citizens. However, he also identifies obstacles in meeting those goals. Please write a two-page essay (double-spaced) addressing all of the following:

Explain which piece of data presented concerns you most.

Give a specific illustration of why that concern is important drawing from your own experiences with your school, family, and/or community.

Explain specifically what you believe should happen to overcome this obstacle.

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