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Academic Reference

To be completed by the dean, department head or a professor at the applicant's current educational institution and sent directly to the Foundation. This reference must be received by February 13, 2012 in order for an applicant to be considered. Please complete as fully as possible since this confidential information is critical in the judging of applications.

Applicant Information
Applicant's Last Name*
Applicant's First Name*
Educational Institution*:
Program*
I have known the applicant in my capacity as*
teacher       supervisor       advisor      
other: please explain

References from the applicant's relatives, friends or colleagues are not acceptable.

I have known the applicant for years and months.*
The applicant ranks in the top % of approximately students at the undergraduate       Master's       Doctoral level      
I have encountered in years.*
I have read the applicant's application. I have not read the applicant's application.
Evaluation - Please evaluate the applicant on the following criteria:
 
 Outstanding 
 Above
Average 
 Average 
Below Average 
 Unable to judge 
Criteria
 Upper 2%
 Upper 5%
 Upper 10%
 Upper 20%
Upper 30%
Upper 50% 
 Lower 50% 
  
Background preparation
Originality
Potential research ability
Industry/perseverance
Judgement/critical sense
Intellectual ability
Oral communication
Written communication
Overall evaluation

 

Please rank the applicant as a scholarship candidate:
Highly Recommended       Recommended       Not Recommended       Unable to judge
Reference Information
Name of Reference*
Reference E-mail address*
Position and Department*
Educational Institution*
Address
Telephone*

LETTER OF REFERENCE*

In addition to completing the Academic Reference Form, please assist the selection committee by commenting on the applicant's merits and shortcomings in the following general areas:

1. Academic ability and record - applicant's general knowledge of the field, or, where appropriate, background preparation in both course work and previous research.*
2. Research ability and record - originality and ability to synthesize ideas, analytical thinking, skills at research design, quality of any research, familiarity with techniques or methodologies of the field, ability to discuss critically, ability to express ideas clearly. *
3. Professional experience and skill (if relevant)- pertinent strengths and weaknesses