Links to the Forensics Scholarship Application
About Forensics Scholarships
The UNI Forensic Program is able to offer several scholarships. The most <>frequently received of these scholarships are the general program awards. Some specialized awards, such as the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Koh, are also available. The scholarship brochure from the Office of Financial Aid provides more details about these specialized awards. The general program scholarships are usually partial tuition awards. Some students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the program, however, may receive an award in the amount which covers the full cost of in-state tuition.
Students are selected to receive forensic scholarships based on their level of commitment to the program, their competitive contributions, and their academic standing. The UNI Coaching Staff makes all of the scholarship decisions. Scholarships are open to incoming freshmen, transfer students, as well as currently enrolled UNI students.
Initial Eligibility Requirements
The student must be admitted to the University.
The student must submit all required forensics scholarship application materials.
The student must have a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The student must enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours).
The student must agree to abide by the rules and procedures of the forensics program during his/her participation.
Continuing Eligibility Requirements
The student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The student must be a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours).
The student must be a member in good standing of the forensics program.*
The student must abide by the rules and procedures of the forensics program during his/her participation in the program.
* To be in good standing as a member of the forensic program one must travel to a minimum of 3 IE tournaments or 2 debate tournaments per semester. Higher scholarship awards mean higher travel expectations (at least 5 IE tournaments or 4 debate tournaments). Members in good standing also assist with on campus activities, attend weekly meetings, participate in weekly coaching sessions, and complete any assigned research projects.
Other Information Related to Forensics Scholarships
-Forensics scholarships are based on ability, not financial need.
-Forensics scholarships are usually partial awards rather than full-tuition scholarships.
-Forensics scholarships are reviewed each semester, with the possibility for renewal. Students must re-apply for forensics scholarships each academic year.
-Scholarship recipients are expected to actively participate in UNI Forensic activities and to make significant contributions in the following areas:
-Participation in, and work during, on-campus activities including, but not limited to, high school and college tournaments, public debates, outreach programs, and regular team meetings, as determined by the coaching staff.
-Research, practice, and other work needs of the team, as determined by the coaching staff.
-Generation and maintenance of an appropriate image for the University and UNI Forensics while participating in officially sanctioned activities.
-Scholarship recipients are expected to be team leaders and exhibit a commitment to UNI Forensics beyond that of team members not on scholarship.
Application Materials
To process your scholarship application, we need the following materials:
-Completed application form
-A letter in which the applicant formally applies for a forensics scholarship. The application letter should indicate the reasons why the applicant believes he/she should be considered for a forensics scholarship and a detailed listing of the applicant's forensic participation by year (tournaments attended, awards received, etc.).
-The applicant may also submit, if he/she wishes, additional materials such as a VHS tape of an individual events performance, debate, and/or Congress speech; letters of recommendation from their high school coach; letters of recommendation from their high school teachers; etc.
Return the form and all other application materials to:
Cate Palczewski
Interim Director of Forensics
341 Lang Hall
Department of Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0138
