FAQ
After your application has been submitted, the review committee will go over the information you provided. They will make sure that you do meet the basic requirements. The basic requirements include 1. Having at least one successful term in school already completed. 2 Be enrolled in school and taking at least two full time classes. And, 3. Have a grade point average of at least 2.75.
Research topics will vary greatly and depend on what you are studying in school. Pleneurethics is interested in neurological conservation through ethical living. All of our choices affect our neurological health from diet and exercise to professional and personal living environments. The best research papers will be about something you are passionate about and studying in school. The topic will vary from person to person. If you have an idea about a topic, but aren’t sure, contact the coordinator and discuss your options.
Your application included a space to present your topic of research. The acceptance of your application is based on that and the basic requirements to apply. The scholarship requires a research paper of at least 10 pages. The information you provide in the paper is not based on your personal life or anecdotal experiences. The paper should be a question you are seeking to find the answer to and sharing the research based information that you found during your discovery process. Most libraries will help you with finding resources to help with your search for academic research based studies.
If you find that it is too difficult to write about the topic you submitted with your application, or you changed your mind and have a deep desire to write about something else, contact the coordinator and discuss your options.
Yes. You must have already completed at least one term in higher education, and your grade point average must be above 2.75. Additionally, you must be enrolled for at least 2 full time classes.
Yes, the paper needs to be at least 10 pages, in addition you must also include all sources. If the topic you selected and the committee agreed to is not working out for you, contact the coordinator to discuss options.
No, this scholarship is available to students at all academic levels, and at any accredited school. If you are not sure about your schools accreditation, check with your Office of Student Services, or contact the Pleneurethics Coordinator.
You can apply as many times as you would like, but you may only be awarded this scholarship once.
No, this is an opportunity for many each year, and is based on several factors within the Pleneurethics Society.
No, there is not a deadline to apply for this scholarship. You can apply and begin your research at any point. You must be enrolled and maintaining the basic requirements of the scholarship to receive payment.
The Pleneurethics Board would like you to take some time and be thoughtful about the research you are doing. You will have up to year to complete the paper and submit it. If there are extenuating circumstances, contact the coordinator.
Your scholarship is tied to you, and can transfer to your new school. Contact the coordinator if you are planning to transfer to a new school.
Yes, as long as you are meeting the requirements of the scholarship this is available to international students.
Yes, as long as you are attending a school that is accredited in that country, you can apply for the scholarship. Contact the coordinator at Pleneurethics.
Yes, as long as you are attending a school that is accredited in that country, you can apply for the scholarship. Contact the coordinator at Pleneurethics.
Yes, as long as the school is an accredited school, you can apply for this. Contact the coordinator at Pleneurethics.
The first thing you need to do is keep in communication with the coordinator. You must make sure all your information is current and submitted.
Next, you will work on the outline for the research paper. You will submit the outline to the coordinator and after it has been approved, the treasurer will release the first payment.
The award is $5,000 in total. The payments are dispersed over time, and upon completion of different steps. The first step is completing the outline. This will release $1,000.
The second step is completing the rough draft. This will release $1,500. The last step is completing the final draft and completed paper with cover page, research and a comprehensive citation list.
Check out YouTube for a lot of great ideas if you are unsure, or go to your writing center on campus.
Have someone read your draft and look for errors. Take your paper to your writing center or an instructor familiar with your topic. Submit your draft for approval to the coordinator. Once approved, the treasurer will release the second payment.
Communication between you and the coordinator is key. It is imperative to listen to the coordinator and seek to find out why the committee did not approve of your submitted work.
You are ineligible to receive your award until the grade point average is brought up and you provide documentation to confirm eligibility.
When you complete the paper and submit it, the treasurer will release the remaining $2,500.