Dr Basil Sklan

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Dr. Basil Sklan Endowed Scholarship in Mental Health

*Amount of Award: $600

Dr. Sklan was a staff psychiatrist for the medical director of the Ludeman Center in Park Forest and a psychiatrist for the Illinois Department of Mental Health. When he passed away, his widow, then employed at GSU, established this endowment to perpetuate his memory by offering financial assistance to students with a high grade point average and a strong commitment to the field of mental health.

Eligibility (Documentation of requirements is to accompany application)

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must be in need of financial assistance
Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Illinois, and be enrolled or about to enroll in the COE for at least six credit hours as a degree-seeking student.

Applications are accepted from May 15 through July 31

Student must submit to the division chair of Psychology/Counseling in COE an essay of 500 to 1000 words describing his/her interest in and commitment to the field of mental health.
Chair may direct qualified students to apply; all acceptable applications are to be sent to the Director of Financial Aid for screening.

Selection

Mrs. Ursula Sklan and the chair of psych and counseling will serve on the selection committee. The director of GSU's Office of Financial Aid will name the winner by September 1.

*Amount may vary somewhat based on current earnings and addition, if any, to principal.

For additional information call the Financial Aid Office at 708/534-4480.

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