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John Williams and William Dexter Astronomy Scholarship

The Richland Planetarium has had two Planetarium Directors in its history: John Williams and William Dexter. Using funds donated by the public to the Planetarium, this scholarship was established by the Planetarium Volunteers of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas to honor the contributions of John Williams and William Dexter to the Richland College Planetarium.

Amount of Award
Up to $250 per academic year

Number of Awards Per Year
One per year

Source of Funds
Donations to the Richland College Planetarium

Designated College
Richland College only

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be students with a sincere interest in science. Students must have completed a minimum of four credit hours in Astronomy and be currently taking an additional four hours in Astronomy or must have completed eight hours of Astronomy. Students must have maintained a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following to Richland College’s Financial Aid Office:
  1. Completed DCCC Foundation Scholarship application form.
  2. One page essay describing why he or she is deserving of this scholarship, including goals, career plans and interest in science.
Selection Process
Financial Aid Office Approval
 
Recipient Requirements
Recipients must successfully complete 6 credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. Failure to meet these requirements could result in a reduction or loss of scholarship benefits.Deadline

For application: April 14 to Financial Aid Office
Finalist applications to Foundation: May 14
Notification to students: No later than July 16

  

For further information, contact the Foundation Scholarship Coordinator
214-860-2149 or 214-8602053 or your Financial Aid office.
DCCCD Foundation, Inc., 701 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202

September 2006