Jeremiah J. German Endowed Scholarship in Economics

The Jeremiah J. German Scholarship in Economics is open to junior economics majors who are entering their senior year.

  • Students must have completed ECON 309 and 310 by the end of the Spring semester.
  • Full-time undergraduates;
  • Major in Economics;
  • Minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA or higher;
  • Scholarship is based on academic achievement.
  • Applicants must write a 750-word essay on a topic that will be announced to all eligible students each year.

Award
Up to $1,000
Deadline
04/28/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. I have not applied for graduation.
  2. Please list all courses taken in Economics and grades earned.
  3. Grade Point Average in Economics
  4. What are your plans after graduation?
  5. Please attach an unofficial transcript of your coursework completed at Towson University.
  6. Please list two faculty members in the Economics Department as references.
  7. In September 2025, the application fee for H-1B visas—used by U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers in specialized occupations—rose sharply, increasing the cost of hiring these workers. Using relevant economic theory, discuss how this policy change might affect the U.S. labor market, wages, and immigration patterns. In your response, consider both the short-term and long-term impacts across key industries such as technology, healthcare, and higher education. Essay should be no longer than 750 words. References are encouraged and will not be considered part of your 750-word limit. The essay will be a key factor in determining the winner.
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