Julian Samora Scholarship Fund

Julian Samora and his wife Betty brought their family to Notre Dame in the fall of 1959.  Julian was a pioneering sociologist who mentored hundreds of undergraduates and helped over 50 students earn doctorates at the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Betty opened their home to any student interested in a home cooked meal, cultural diversity and scholarly pursuits.

Julian’s scholarly work helped put the University Of Notre Dame on the map of institutions leading the way in the field of Chicano Studies. Professor Samora’s support of the University of Notre Dame Press helped solidify the press as a viable entity at the university.  Credited with writing 7 scholarly books and over 50 journal articles, Professor Samora’s work remains relevant nearly 20 years after he retired.

To help perpetuate his legacy, the Hispanic Alumni of Notre Dame (HA of ND), have established a scholarship in Professor Samora’s name. The 2008-09 school year marks the sixth annual application process for third year undergraduate students (or fourth year Architecture students) to apply for the $2,500.00 award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Junior status/4th yr Architecture students (award will be for the following academic year).
• Must be in Good Academic Standing with the University.
• Demonstrated financial need, as determined by the University Financial Aid Office.
• Must be available to participate in an interview with the Hispanic Alumni Board on either the evening of Thursday, March 26, 2009, or the morning of March 27th.

Instructions: Submit this application, one recommendation, your resume, and an official transcript no later than Monday, February 23, 2009. Late applications will not be accepted.

A complete application includes:

• Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Responses to essay questions (please adhere to the word limits)
• Letter of Recommendation from an ND faculty or staff member
• Transcript
• Submission before application deadline

Please send the completed application and required supporting documentation to

Julian Samora Scholar Awards Committee
Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame, IN, 46556

or fax to: 574.631.7902

Download the application. Must have Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print.

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