Beware the Air Scholarship

The Beware the Air Scholarship has been established by an anonymous donor to provide scholarship assistance to Western Colorado University students. This scholarship is intended to assist full-time students in their pursuit of a college degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s.

Applicants for the scholarship must:

A. Work part-time sometime throughout the calendar year
B. Be a full-time student at Western, undergrad or grad

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. “Umwelt”, the German word for “environment,” is more scientifically referred to as an animal’s specific sensory ability to experience its world. A bat, an Orca, a dolphin all echolocate. A butterfly uses the knobbed-shaped ends of its antennae and feet to smell flowers. The eye of an insect has thousands of facets, abating its ability to focus on any one thing, but rather allowing a mosaic way of seeing. Even “eyes” atop its head sense a change in light, perhaps a detection of a predator. Each participant in the animal kingdom perceives its Umwelt, but most likely has no sense of how other inhabitants perceive their Umwelt. How do you perceive your Umwelt? In a descriptive essay using standard English accentuated with vivid verbs and unique adjectives, describe how the one sense you value most helps you perceive your Umwelt. As you perceive your world, what do you do with that information? Write in a way that conveys a special feeling anyone could understand. In the last paragraph, explain why your view has special meaning to you. No word limit.
  2. Please upload a resume or cover letter citing your qualifications and accomplishments.
  3. Please submit first letter of recommendation with contact information from a teacher, employer or person attesting to your character
  4. Submit second letter of recommendation with contact information from a teacher, employer or person attesting to your character