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William L. Cullison Scholarship

Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI)

The William L. Cullison Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing major in pulp and paper science course. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and with a minimum of 3.5 GPA

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Candidates are undergraduate students with a major in a pulp and paper science course of study at a college or university
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Character Traits:
    Demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities
  • College:
    Candidates are undergraduate students with a major in a pulp and paper science course of study at a college or university. Many of these colleges and universities sponsor a TAPPI Student Chapter.
  • Major/Career:
    Candidates are undergraduate students with a major in a pulp and paper science course of study at a college or university.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Candidates must have completed at least one full undergraduate academic year of studies. Most candidates apply during the second semester of their second full academic year.Demonstrate significant interest in the pulp and paper industry which could include listing previous, current or future industry internships.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    What person or person influenced you most deeply and why? (250 words or less)What single achievement in your life gives you the most pride? (250 words or less)What attracts you to a career in the corrugated container, pulp, and paper industry? (250 words or less)To what extent have you participated in activities related to the corrugated container, pulp, and paper industry? (250 words or less)What do you hope to accomplish in the corrugated container, pulp, and paper industry? (250 words or less)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    At least three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your character, accomplishments, likelihood of success, and/or industry work experience (at least one recommendation letter must be written by an educator)
  • Other Materials:
    List of all scholarships and dollar amounts already received

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