Frank C. Spencer
Rural Student Scholarship Program

Photo by Rene Perez


About Frank C. Spencer

Frank Cole Spencer was born in a country farmhouse in west Texas in 1925. The Spencer family's work ethic, instilled in Dr. Spencer at a young age, enabled him to excel in his studies when enrolled as a chemistry major at the University of North Texas at the age of 15.

According to Spencer, My good fortune evolved from very modest circumstances in the farming country of Western Texas. It resulted from the combination of access to good education, good teachers, and a lot of hard work.
Distinguished Career Highlights

• Completed bachelors degree in chemistry at UNT in two and a half years
• Was accepted at Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville at the age of 17
• Served as a surgeon in the Korean War and earned the Legion of Merit Award for his work with arterial injuries
• Joined the John Hopkins faculty
• Launched University of Kentucky Medical School
• Served as chair of surgery at New York University, launched the NYU cardiac surgery program
• Retired as chair in 1998 and remained active as a NYU faculty.

How to Apply to UNT

All applicants must apply and be accepted for admission at the University of North Texas before they can be considered for the scholarship.

To apply, complete the appropriate application for admission found at www.applytexas.org. Submit this application, preferably electronically, send your official high school transcript with class rank noted, your SAT or ACT score and your $40.00 application fee to 1155 Union Circle #311277; Denton, TX  76203.


How to Apply for Financial Aid


To be eligible for consideration, students must show "financial need" as determined via the federal financial aid program. To determine need, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) found at www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit this form electronically for evaluation. The FAFSA forms are available in January prior to the fall semester you wish to enroll (i.e. for Fall 2009, the FAFSA will be available January 2009). Once your FAFSA has been evaluated you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This report is used to determine financial need.

Facts About UNT

Nationally recognized institution with highly rated programs
Thriving university with a legacy of excellence in many academic areas
Flagship university of the UNT System
NCAA Division I-A football winner of four consecutive Sun Belt Conference championships plus basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball and track and field
Most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Offers 99 bachelors, 104 masters and 49 doctoral degree programs, many nationally recognized
Offers a traditional college experience at an affordable cost
Quality of a private university at a lower cost
Named one of Americas 100 Best College Buys for 12 consecutive years
More graduate students than any other university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Library system designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education (6 million cataloged holdings)

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for consideration, (and for continuation of the scholarship if awarded) an applicant for the scholarship must possess the following characteristics:

Scholarship Specific

How to Apply for the Scholarship

The following must be submitted to the scholarship committee for consideration by March 13, 2009 or until scholarships are awarded.

Applicants must also apply and be accepted to UNT and be able to show financial need.

Submit to:

Spencer Scholarship

            University of North Texas

College of Arts and Sciences

            1155 Union Circle #305189

            Denton, TX 76203-5017

 


Questions? Please contact:

Lisa Maxwell

Email: lisa.maxwell@unt.edu

www.unt.edu
Denton, Texas
Phone (800) UNT-8211