John and Ann Clendenin, Benefactors

Retired Bell South chairman and chief executive John Clendenin, his wife Ann (who passed away in March) and their children endowed the Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program in June 2008. It has been Clendenin’s long-held desire to make a contribution to graduate education. He was unable to afford graduate school while working and supporting a young family upon graduating from Northwestern University. Now Clendenin has the opportunity to influence the life of future graduates with the Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program, which supports outstanding graduate students who are willing to give back to the university.

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About the Clendenin Graduate Fellowships

The goal of the Clendenin Graduate Fellows Program is to identify and attract outstanding individuals who are committed to completing their master's or doctoral program.  Affiliation to KSU is not mandatory.

Who is Eligible

• Master’s or doctoral-level students enrolled in a full-time, accredited program, school or department of a college or university (starting in summer or fall)
• Doctoral applicants who have completed graduate course work, except for the dissertation (ABD)
• KSU faculty who need to complete their doctoral degree will be given preference
• KSU alumni

Profile of a Clendenin Fellow

Clendenin Fellows are selected for their educational and career achievements as well as their vision.  Fellows are able to set and attain goals, show leadership potential and motivation, and possess a strong work ethic.  Fellows also demonstrate a passion for achievement and lifelong learning.

To view profiles of the six 2009 Clendenin Graduate Fellows, click on this link

2010-2011 Awards

The Application deadline for the 2010 fellowships is April 15, 2010. Fellowship awards range from $5,000 to a maximum of $15,000 per year. The amount awarded to each individual depends on the number of recipients selected for that year. Doctoral students are eligible for the fellowship for a maximum of three years, while master’s students are eligible for no more than two years at the consideration of the Clendenin Fellows Scholarship Committee.

To access the 2010 Clendenin Application Instructions click here

Application available November 2009

Contact: University Development for additional information
Phone: 770-423-6875 or e-mail dschlott@kennesaw.edu