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This award, donated by a Grinnell alum to honor Ray Obermiller, is given to one or two first-year students with financial need who, in the opinion of the selection committee, have demonstrated excellence and integrity in academic work and extra-curricular activities at Grinnell. The award, typically $1500 to $2000 per recipient, is to be used in the sophomore year and is awarded for one year only.

The committee bases its selection on the following criteria:

• Academic ability
• Financial need
• Promise of future contributions to campus community.

All other factors being equal, there is a slight advantage given to students who have participated in intercollegiate athletics.

In late January, a select group of first-year students will be invited to submit application forms. Students are invited to apply based on GPA and financial need. Applications will consist of the following elements:

• A completed Obermiller Scholarship information form
• A unofficial copy of your transcript
• An academic honesty and conduct offense waiver

These materials will be due on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 and should be returned to the Student Affairs office on the 3rd floor of the Rosenfield Center.