Fund: Michael A. Ross and Danielle Whitmore Endowed Award Fund in English Department: Undergrad Student Financial Aid D02089 Purpose: Undergraduate Student Support Eff. 06/26/24 Former fund name: Michael A. Ross Endowed Award Fund in English Background: Michael A. Ross (1986) is an alumnus of UC Riverside who has enjoyed a successul career in the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Department of Defense. He created this Fund in appreciation of his experience as an undergraduate English major at UCR. General Purpose: This fund shall be used to provide support to undergraduate students in the Department of English. Criteria and Selection Process: This Fund shall provide support to undergraduate students majoring in English based upon academic merit and financial need. Recipients of this Fund will be selected by the Office of Financial Aid in accordance with established University policy. In years when there is no candidate who meets the criteria, awards will be held until the following year. If future growth in funding permits, more than one student may receive an award.