Application Form 2024 – MUSE Scholars Program

First Name *

Last Name *

Home Address *

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City *

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Mailing Address (if different)

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ZIP / Postal Code

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Are you a member of one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding? (Select all that apply)

Demographic Information *Alaska Natives (Aleut, Eskimo, or other Indigenous Peoples of Alaska)Black/African AmericanMexican Americans/Chicanas/ChicanosNative American IndiansNative Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian)Puerto RicansUnknown/DeclinedOtherAre you a member of one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding? (Select all that apply)

How would you describe your race and/or ethnicity? (ex. Afro-Cuban, Ojibwe/Chicana, Honduran Garifuna, etc.)

College/University Affiliation *

Undergraduate Major(s) *

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Anticipated Graduation Date *

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High School *

Please list your awards and recognitions

Please list your extracurricular activities

Please list your employment history (optional)

Writing Sample (12 page maximum) *

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Please submit an example of your best written work which reflects your capacity to think critically and creatively. If you are accepted to the program, your paper will be shared with other participants. Attach as a Word document or PDF.

Personal Statement (500 words/1 page maximum) *

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Please answer all of the following questions: - Are you thinking of going to graduate school? If so, why? - What are some of your main interests in English so far? - How do you think you will benefit from this program? - Have you thought about a career as a Professor of English? Attach as a Word document or PDF.

College Transcripts *

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Please attach transcripts from all institutions attended. These can be unofficial and should be submitted as PDFs.

Letter of Reccomendation

All applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation. The letter should be from a professor (English or a related field) that you have taken a course with. Letters should be sent directly to nieland@msu.edu by September 3, 2021 @ 11:59 PM EDT.