William L. Cullison Scholarship
Offered by TAPPI Foundation
About this scholarship
The William L. Cullison Scholarship helps high-achieving undergraduates prepare for careers in pulp, paper, corrugated packaging, converting, and closely related industries. TAPPI’s Foundation awards up to $4,000 for each of a recipient’s final two undergraduate years, for a potential value of $8,000. The program is intended for students entering their third college year in a four- or five-year pulp and paper science course of study. Applicants must have completed at least one full undergraduate academic year, maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA through their first two years, demonstrate leadership, and show substantial interest in the pulp and paper industry through study, activities, internships, or career plans. Financial need is not required. The official submission requires the Cullison application form, an official grade transcript, a list of scholarships and amounts already received, and at least three recommendation letters; one recommendation must come from an educator. Materials are due February 15 for the academic year beginning the following September. A junior-year recipient seeking the second year must provide a new official transcript confirming continued paper-curriculum coursework and at least a 3.0 GPA. Awardees also receive a one-year full TAPPI membership after beginning industry employment.
Eligibility
- Be an undergraduate majoring in a pulp and paper science course of study at a college or university
- Have completed at least one full undergraduate academic year and be preparing to enter the third college year
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale through the first two years of a four- or five-year program
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership ability
- Show significant interest in the pulp and paper industry, including relevant internships or career plans where applicable
- Submit the official application form, an official transcript, and a list of scholarships and amounts already received
- Arrange at least three recommendation letters, including at least one from an educator
- Complete every application requirement by February 15, 2027