Matthew S. Wilson, MPA

Outstanding MPA Student (Public Management) Western Carolina University May 2022

Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Membership Pi Alpha Alpha - The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration Mar 2022 The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration. Its objectives, such as fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective performance, promote the advancement of quality in the education and practice of the art and science of public affairs and administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers.

North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) Scholarship The North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) Dec 2021 The North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) is a professional organization of people interested in the exchange of knowledge for individuals concerned with budget and evaluation responsibilities of local government.The Association’s main goals are as follows:• To strengthen communications and provide opportunities for professional growth and development through the exchange of ideas• To investigate, study, discuss, and recommend improvements in the… Show more The North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCLGBA) is a professional organization of people interested in the exchange of knowledge for individuals concerned with budget and evaluation responsibilities of local government.The Association’s main goals are as follows:• To strengthen communications and provide opportunities for professional growth and development through the exchange of ideas• To investigate, study, discuss, and recommend improvements in the application of budget and evaluation methods• To collect, compile, and distribute pertinent information about the administration of budget responsibilities• To promote, sponsor, or conduct training and education programs through the participation in Association sponsored events and meetings Show less

Chancellor's List Western Carolina University May 1, 2020 The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region –… Show more The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region – and to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Show less

Chancellor's List Western Carolina University December 1, 2019 The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region –… Show more The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region – and to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Show less

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society Membership Alpha Kappa Delta - The International Sociology Honor Society Nov 2019 Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.Alpha Kappa Delta is a non-secret, democratic, international society of scholars dedicated to the ideal of Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein or “to investigate humanity for the purpose of service.”

Chancellor's List Western Carolina University May 1, 2019 The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region –… Show more The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region – and to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Show less

Gaither M. Keener Political Science Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Gerald Schwartz Western Carolina University May 1, 2019 Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship is in honor of Gerald Schwartz, a former faculty member at WCU. Mr. Keener is a WCU alumnus who has served on both the WCU Foundation Board and WCU Board of Trustees.Eligibility Requirements- 3.0 GPA- Major in political science- Recipient must be in good academic standing and have no sanctions in place at the time of award-This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of four years as long as… Show more Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship is in honor of Gerald Schwartz, a former faculty member at WCU. Mr. Keener is a WCU alumnus who has served on both the WCU Foundation Board and WCU Board of Trustees.Eligibility Requirements- 3.0 GPA- Major in political science- Recipient must be in good academic standing and have no sanctions in place at the time of award-This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient meets all eligibility requirements. Show less

Chancellor's List Western Carolina University December 1, 2018 The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region –… Show more The Chancellor's List is an honor and designation that recognizes the exemplary accomplishment of students who have earned a 3.8 GPA during the previous semester at WCU. Students who have earned this prestigious award are role models as university citizens, having demonstrated their commitment to academic and personal excellence. These students understand that while it is important to excel in the classroom, it is equally important to engage with their community – on campus and in the region – and to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Show less

Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Membership Pi Sigma Alpha - The National Political Science Honor Society Nov 2018 Pi Sigma Alpha is classified by the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) as an “upper division, specialized” honor society.The academic requirements for membership eligibility follow those set by ACHS for this category of honor society, and are specified in the Pi Sigma Alpha Constitution, Article I, “Membership.”Undergraduates must meet the following criteria: They must have completed at least one-half the credits required by their institution for the baccalaureate degree;… Show more Pi Sigma Alpha is classified by the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) as an “upper division, specialized” honor society.The academic requirements for membership eligibility follow those set by ACHS for this category of honor society, and are specified in the Pi Sigma Alpha Constitution, Article I, “Membership.”Undergraduates must meet the following criteria: They must have completed at least one-half the credits required by their institution for the baccalaureate degree; they must have completed at least ten semester-credits (or 15 quarter-credits if their institution is on the quarter system) of work in political science including at least one upper-division course, with an average grade of B or higher in those courses; they must have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of their whole class (e.g., junior or senior class). They need not be political science majors to qualify for membership.Chapters are entitled to award two honorary memberships per year to “any person of recognized ability and achievement in the field of political science.” Show less

Brinson Honor's College Membership Western Carolina University Aug 2018 Students must be accepted to WCU to prior to acceptance to Brinson Honors College. Admission to Brinson Honors College is very selective. Students must meet at least one of the following criteria for consideration. The more of the criteria the student meets, the more likely he/she is to be accepted. High School weighted GPA of 4.2 minimum High School unweighted GPA of 3.8 minimum High School class rank in the top 10% ACT score of 30 minimum or SAT score of 1370… Show more Students must be accepted to WCU to prior to acceptance to Brinson Honors College. Admission to Brinson Honors College is very selective. Students must meet at least one of the following criteria for consideration. The more of the criteria the student meets, the more likely he/she is to be accepted. High School weighted GPA of 4.2 minimum High School unweighted GPA of 3.8 minimum High School class rank in the top 10% ACT score of 30 minimum or SAT score of 1370 minimum Show less

President's List Southwestern Community College May 1, 2018 President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12… Show more President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12 hours or the GPA. Show less

President's List Southwestern Community College December 1, 2017 President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12… Show more President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12 hours or the GPA. Show less

President's List Southwestern Community College May 1, 2017 President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12… Show more President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12 hours or the GPA. Show less

Robert Blanton Memorial Scholarship Southwestern Community College May 2017 Open to Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties including the Qualla Boundary Students must have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA Must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) Must have applied for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

President's List Southwestern Community College December 1, 2016 President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12… Show more President’s List1. Only students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the end of the semester are considered.2. The student is to have a minimum 3.85 Grade Point Average (GPA) to qualify for the semester under consideration. 3. Unresolved “I” and “F” grades will automatically eliminate a student from this list for that particular semester. Credit for a course by examination or transfer does not affect eligibility.4. Developmental courses do not count toward the 12 hours or the GPA. Show less