RALPH AND EMMALYN FREEMAN MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

The estate of former Federal Judge Ralph M. Freeman and his wife, Emmalyn Ellis Freeman, provided a very generous gift to the University of Michigan - Flint; their gift has provided for the establishment of several scholarship endowments at the University. Former Federal Judge Ralph Freeman and his wife Emmalyn lived in Flint for several years and then moved to Bloomfield Hills in 1954, following his appointment by President Eisenhower to the federal bench. Judge Freeman worked in General Motors factories in Flint while attending UM Ann Arbor, and earned a law degree in 1926 from UM Ann Arbor Law School. He practiced law in Flint, and served as prosecutor of the City of Flint. He continued to hear court cases until after his 87th birthday. Emmalyn Freeman was employed for a time in the medical department of one of the General Motors factories. She was a noted horsewoman, and member of several social and civic organizations. The Freeman's were very active in local, state and national political events with the Republican Party throughout their lives.

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Scholarship Guidelines:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the Master of Arts in Education Program.
2. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 7.0 (an A- on a 9.0 scale) in Master of Arts in Education coursework to be eligible for the scholarship.
3. Applicants must submit a cover letter with their application materials in which they address their career goals and behavioral commitment to excellence in teaching.
4. Scholarship awards will be applied directly to recipients' tuition accounts.
5. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Education Department Graduate Committee.

Scholarship Application Requirement:

Please return completed UM-Flint scholarship application materials to the:

Office of Financial Aid
University of Michigan - Flint
277 University Pavilion

Flint, MI 48502

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