The Henry H. Welch Scholarship is given in honor of Henry H. Welch, PhD., founding member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Gerontological Society. Dr. Welch's commitment and dedication to the field of aging and human services spanned more than forty years. Dr. Welch was a forerunner and pioneer in the field of aging. This scholarship is given in his memory.

The scholarship will be given to a student who is enrolled in an academically matriculated (graduate or undergraduate) program at a college or university in the state of Colorado. Students who need financial assistance to prepare for work in the field of aging will be considered. In 2009, two awards will be given in the amount of $1000 each at the 29th Annual Meeting on December 4, 2009.

In the review of applicants, the committee will give special consideration to the following in your narrative description:

1. Describe your previous experience with geriatrics/gerontology.
2. Describe your leadership qualities including initiative, organizational skills and ability to influence others.
3. Tell us about your ability to meet people and your interest in working with the elderly.
4. Previous involvement in school, community, church, and so forth.
5. Plans for the future including specific involvement with geriatrics/gerontology, especially working with seniors.

Applicants may complete and submit their application via our server; or if you prefer, you may mail or fax the completed form to the Colorado Gerontological Society. In addition to this form, please forward a two page statement outlining your ability to work with the elderly using the attached guidelines via e-mail or to cogs@senioranswers.org   Deadline for applications is November 1, 2009 by 5 p.m.