University of Cincinnati


 

Annie Fitzgerald was a UC student who first
approached the university about creating an
ongoing university-wide partnership with
Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity to literally build
on UC’s commitment to the community in the
neighborhoods surrounding campus.

2009 Winner ($2,000 scholarship)
Katie Usalis

Runners-up ($1000 scholarship)
Per de Vise Jansen
Florence Lucas

Finalists
Neil Kimmet
Jacqueline Kruse
Michelle Prinzo
Ayla Rapoport

a scholarship recognizing leadership and service 

The Annie Fitzgerald Award is awarded yearly to three University of Cincinnati undergraduate students who possess a deep passion for community engagement. Students must be interested or currently participating in community service, serving learning or other areas of engagement in their community.

More about the award...
- UC- based funds
- Award based in competition

Award Amount

- $2,000- One 1st place winner
- $1,000- Two 2nd place winners

Student Requirements/Eligibility

- Enrolled at the University of Cincinnati (full-time)
- Undergraduates only
- All majors are encouraged to apply
- Scholarship will be awarded based on student’s involvement or interest in a service learning project

Application Process 
Please submit the following to the Center for Community Engagement: 

- Essay: Write an essay no more than 1000 words about your community involvement this year.  Consider the following questions:
     -Why is it important to volunteer or give back to your community?
     -What made you interested in community service and/or service learning?
     -What does your community means to you?
     -Have you showed leadership or initiative in a service project or organization? 

- Two letters of recommendation or reference   
- Resume     

Email or drop off your application at the Center for Community Engagement by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.