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Manny Cunard Scholarship

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Due: November 20, 2026

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Manny Cunard Scholarship, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Manny Cunard Scholarship supports the development of a student who is aspiring to enter the profession with the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference. The scholarship covers the cost of registration to the ACUI event. Degree-seeking students enrolled at an ACUI member institution who are not full-time employees at the institution are eligible for this award. The applicant must have demonstrated leadership experience and involvement in their campus community; articulate an interest in entering the college union/student activities profession; demonstrate potential benefit from professional development as an attendee at the Annual Conference; and be supported through a nomination letter from a college union/student activities professional that is a member of ACUI. Two to three letters in support of the applicant to receive the scholarship written by individuals such as direct supervisors/advisors, peers/colleagues, students, faculty members, etc. must be submitted. Another requirement is an acknowledgement by the applicant that, if selected, they are available to participate in the dates of the proposed activity; and they may receive a full or partial scholarship, and it is the obligation of the recipient or recipient's institution to support additional expenses, including travel and lodging, required to participate in the activity. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.