The Richard H. Severens Scholarship is an annual award intended for graduating Honors philosophy majors who have demonstrated overall academic excellence and quality of writing in philosophy. The scholarship will be in the amount of up to $1400, depending on the availability of the funds. All UGA Honors philosophy majors who are enrolled for Spring 2024, and are expected to graduate in Spring 2024, Summer 2024, or Fall 2024 are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship recipient must be in good standing with the Honors Program at the time of application. Application Process Applicants should submit the following information via email to yuri@uga.edu by 5:00 pm, Monday, March 25, 2024: A current curriculum vitae (resumé) A writing sample, such as an essay you have written for a philosophy course, or a description of what you plan to do in your philosophy honors thesis if you are currently enrolled in PHIL 4990H (Honors Thesis). If your philosophy honors thesis is already complete or in draft, then you may use all or part of it as your writing sample. Honors thesis plans will be a criterion in awarding the scholarship. Please also include your US mail and email addresses and the UGA ID number. Selection Process: Scholarship recipients shall be selected by the Philosophy Department Awards Committee.
