A&S Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Awards
Scholarships awarded by Economics
Book Prizes awarded by Economics

A&S Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Awards
The Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Awards enable students majoring in Taft departments to undertake projects that will enhance their learning experience in their major field. Visit the Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Awards page for more information.

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Scholarships Awarded by Economics

Hewett-Kautz Fellowship Scholarships Upper division undergraduate Economics and Business Economics majors are eligible to apply for Hewett-Kautz Fellowships. Each scholarship carries a stipend that pays between 33% and 100% of full in-state tuition and fees for the next academic year.

The Fellowships are made possible by the generosity of Mr. James C. Kautz, a graduate of the department and now a partner in the Wall Street firm of Goldman, Sachs and Co. to show his appreciation for the education he received and especially to honor William W. Hewett, late Professor and Head of Economics.

The Hewett-Kautz Fellowships are intended to help academically promising students of economics in financing their education, as demonstrated by their academic records and the interest and aptitude they have shown in the economics. Applications for the Hewett-Kautz Fellowships are typically accepted each year during the first several weeks of the Spring quarter. Application forms may be obtained online or from the Department of Economics, 1202 Crosley Tower.

Citicorp Economics Scholarships Citicorp Financial Center, Inc provides the Citicorp Scholarships. Each scholarship pays $1,000 of the student’s tuition. Eligibility is limited to students majoring in Economics or Business Economics. Criteria for the awards are excellent performance in Economics 101-02 and financial need. Newly declared majors, with limited track record in economics courses for majors but outstanding performances in introductory level economics courses are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications for the Citicorp Scholarships are typically accepted each year during the first several weeks of the Spring quarter. Application forms may be obtained online or from the Department of Economics, 1202 Crosley Tower.

Edwin L. and Carrie Frank Prize. Since 1966, the Department of Economics has awarded the Edwin L. and Carrie Frank Prize. The award is supported by Mrs. Carol L. Levitan, daughter of the late Edwin L. And Carrie Frank. The late Edwin L. Frank was a graduate of this department. His major interest was finance, and he became the first over-the-counter broker in Ohio. The prize pays $1,000 of the student’s tuition. This award recognizes an outstanding Senior in the Department of Economics. The sole criterion is academic excellence as a student in the Department of Economics. Application forms may be obtained online or from the Department of Economics, 1202 Crosley Tower.

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Book Prizes Awarded by Economics

Caroline Kautz Book Prize Upper division Economics and Business Economics majors may apply for Caroline Kautz Book Prize. The prize reimburses costs of textbooks for one year. Criteria for the size of awards are the applicant’s academic record, financial need, interest and aptitude in economics, and active participation in the activities of undergraduate economics students (Economics Society).The prize is made possible by the generosity of Mr. And Mrs. James C. Kautz.

Citicorps Book Prizes The prizes pay for all required textbooks to complete the core courses for Economics and Business Economics majors (Economics 320, 321, 341, 342, 372, and 599) up to a maximum of $500. Criteria for the awards are excellent performance in Economics 101-02 and financial need.

Department of Economics Book Prizes The prizes pay for all required textbooks to complete the core courses for Economics and Business Economics majors (Economics 320, 321, 341, 342, 372, and 599) up to a maximum of $500. Criteria for the awards are excellent performance in Economics 101-02 and financial need.

Application forms may be obtained online or from the Department of Economics, 1202 Crosley Tower.

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