Manny Cunard Scholarship

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. Applicants must be degree-seeking students enrolled at an ACUI member institution who are not full-time employees at the institution. The applicant must: have demonstrated leadership experience and involvement in their campus community; articulate an interest in entering the college union or 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 or 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 or advisors, peers or colleagues, students, faculty members, etc. are required. An acknowledgement by the applicant must also be submitted. If selected: the applicant is 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.