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Information for the

MAYNARD AND FERN BEARDSLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


Established 1996

The Maynard and Fern Beardsley Scholarship for International Students is available through the
University of Central Missouri Foundation for an international student attending the University of Central
Missouri. This scholarship is made possible by way of a gift from Toshiyuki Shiohara of Tokyo, Japan,
in honor of Maynard and Fern Beardsley.

SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND:
Toshiyuki Shiohara graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 1972 with a Bachelor of
Science Degree. While at UCM, Mr. Shiohara studied political science and business administration.
As an international student attending UCM, Mr. Shiohara was able to achieve his educational goals by
assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley. In establishing this scholarship in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Beardsley, Mr. Shiohara said he wanted to honor them for all they had done for him while he was a
student at the University of Central Missouri.

CRITERIA:
To apply, a student must:
a. be a full-time international student in good academic standing at UCM;
b. NOT be a resident of the United States of America;
c. demonstrate good character, leadership and service.

SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The recipient(s) of the Maynard and Fern Beardsley Scholarship for International Students will be
recommended by the International Programs Scholarship Selection Committee. Recipient(s) shall
be approved by the UCM Scholarships and Awards Officer.
2. The application must be delivered or postmarked by November 1 for scholarships to be awarded
the spring semester. Recipient(s) shall be announced by December 15 of any given year.
Applications must be delivered or postmarked by May 1 for scholarships to be awarded for the
fall semester. Recipient(s) shall be announced by June 15 of any given year.
3. The Selection Committee, with the approval of the Executive Director of the Foundation, will
annually establish the number and award amount. In a given year, the Selection Committee may
exercise the option of making no selection.

Applications must be delivered / postmarked by November 1 / May 1 to:


International Center ▪ University of Central Missouri ▪ Ward Edwards 1200 ▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093

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Application for the
MAYNARD AND FERN BEARDSLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. Name ___________________________________________ UCM student ID# ____________________________

2. Permanent address _____________________________________________________________________________


street

____________________________ ________________ _________________ ______________________________


city state zip code county

3. High school attended _______________________ ___________________ ______________ __________________


name of school city state county

4. Phone Number (___________) ________________________ Campus phone _____________________________

5. Local or campus address ________________________________________________________________________

6. E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________________

7. Major __________________________________________ Minor _____________________________________

8. Cumulative GPA _________________________________ GPA in major _______________________________

9. Estimated date of graduation ___________ __________


month year

10. Attach a list of campus and community organizations to which you belong. List leadership roles when applicable.

11. Attach a brief statement (approximately 300 words) of your professional goals as they relate to this scholarship. Be
sure to include your plans and aspirations for the future.

12. Attach a current transcript. An unofficial transcript may be printed (free of charge) from the student portal
at https://www.ucmo.edu/portal.
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REFERENCES: Do not list family members.

1. Name __________________________________________ Relationship ________________________________

Phone Number __________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________

2. Name _________________________________________ Relationship ________________________________

Phone Number __________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________

UNDERSTANDING OF ACCEPTANCE: If I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, I understand that I must meet
the criteria as outlined in this application at the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship is to be applied to my
student account. If my status should change before/during the academic year, I understand that I must notify the Department
to which this application has been submitted. I further understand that a change in my status may affect my eligibility and
the application of the scholarship to my student account.

_______________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Signature Date
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by November 1 / May 1 to:
International Center ▪ University of Central Missouri ▪ Ward Edwards 1200 ▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093

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