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Contact Information:
Department of Economics
414 E. Clark St.
113 Patterson Hall
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: (605) 677-5567
fax: (605) 677-5058
econdept@usd.edu
Last Modified: 10/16/06
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economics scholarships
Every spring, the business school has the privilege of awarding numerous scholarships to many of our excellent students. The Economics Department is pleased to have the opportunity to award over $10,000 in the following scholarships to economic majors. Selection is based on a combination of a student's GPA, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and faculty recommendations. No applications forms are necessary. Most of these scholarships are funded by endowments with the USD Foundation, and donor criteria for each scholarship are listed below.
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| Daniel M. Bylander Economics Scholarship |
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Developed in honor of C.J. Whitlow, PhD, a long time Professor of Economics to be used to benefit students pursuing degrees in Economics in the School of Business of the University of South Dakota. To be eligible for this scholarship students must have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or more, going into either their Junior or Senior year, and be graduates of a South Dakota High School. |
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| Willard H. Dickinson Scholarship |
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Established in memory of Willard H. Dickinson, a graduate of the University of South Dakota and native of the state. Mr. Dickinson's degree in Electrical Engineering led him to a long and successful career with the Exxon Corporation. In addition to his professional life, Mr. Dickinson had a keen interest in economics and finance. This scholarship may be given to any deserving Economics major. |
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| Economics Development Fund Scholarship |
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An endowed fund that was established by the economics faculty in 1982 in conjunction with the Century 2 Campaign. The earnings generated from the fund will be used to provide scholarships for students majoring in Economics. |
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| Alan Nichols Scholarship |
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Set up by James R. Bunt, a 1967 graduate of USD, who was inspired by the teaching of Economics Professor Alan Nichols. Students who qualify for this scholarship must meet the following criteria: in good standing with the University, a senior Economics major, scored within the 50th percentile or higher on the GRE and maintain a grade point average of 3.25 or better. |
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| Milo McCabe Memorial Scholarship |
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A fund that was established by friends of Milo McCabe after his death in 1987. Professor McCabe taught in the Economics Department at the University of South Dakota. Candidates for this scholarship must be in good standing with the University and Economics majors. |
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| Qwest Research Scholarship |
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Set up by the Qwest Corporation which allows the student selected to do an independent research study. Please see the Economics faculty for more details. |
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| C.J. Whitlow Economics Scholarship |
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Developed in honor of Dr. Claude J. Whitlow, who was a long time professor in the School of Business, to provide an annual scholarship to an outstanding student majoring in economics. |
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| Benno & Linda Wymar International Trade Scholarship |
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Established by Dr. Wymar and his wife, Linda, to be given to a deserving student studying Economics at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Wymar is an emeriti professor in the Economics Department with a specialization in international trade. |
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