Chiesman Endowment for Promoting Democracy
2012-2013 BHSU Student Awards

Unfortunately funds for Student Awards are not available in 2012-2013.

The Black Hills State University Chiesman Endowment for Promoting Democracy is seeking applications from BHSU students interested in pursuing undergraduate research/creative activity in the areas of:

• Democracy
• Civic Education
• Law-related Education
• The promotion of democratic principles and ideals

The endowment will award up to six (6) awards of $500 to BHSU students who meet the following criteria:

• The research or scholarly activity focuses on the intent of the Chiesman Endowment.  The Chiesman Endowment wants to reward undergraduate student research/creative activity related to the promotion, study, and preservation of democracy and democratic ideals.
• The project must be submitted and supported with written (e-mail or letter) endorsement by a BHSU faculty member.
• The undergraduate research/creative activity will result in a publication or presentation with a local/national audience within one year of the award unless other arrangements are made.
• The proposal will contain:
  • name(s) of the investigator(s);
  • title of the undergraduate research/creative activity;
  • proposed methodology;
  • a statement of relevancy to how the project will promote or preserve democratic ideals and principles;
  • a suggested timeline: beginning and ending dates; and
  • a statement on where the results will be published or presented.
• The results should be submitted to the BHSU Chiesman Committee in both hard copy and electronic version.
• All submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• To be eligible to apply, a student must:
  • be a full time student enrolled at BHSU
  • have a minimum cumulative GPA 2.70
  • provide an unofficial transcript

APPLY ONLINE

PRINT AND SUBMIT PAPER APPLICATION

Inquiries and Proposals can be made to:

Dr. David Wolff
Chair, BHSU Chiesman Endowment Committee
Black Hills State University
USB 9560
Spearfish, SD 57799-9560
Email: david.wolff@bhsu.edu
Phone: (605) 642-6221