William L. Cullison Scholarship

Eligibility

William L. Cullison Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards of $4000 each.

Description

Believing strongly that today's students are tomorrow's leaders, the Foundation endowed the William L. Cullison Scholarship fund in honor of TAPPI's fifth Executive Director, an extraordinary industry leader. This scholarship provides an inviting incentive for students entering their third year of college to pursue an academic path related to this vital work. Applicants pursue a major in a pulp and paper science course of study at a college or university. Many of these colleges and universities sponsor a TAPPI Student Chapter. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and significant interest in the pulp and paper industry which could include listing previous, current or future industry internships. Financial need is not a requirement for eligibility. At least three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's character, accomplishments, likelihood of success, and/or industry work experience must be submitted. At least one recommendation letter must be written by an educator. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry for more information.