The Women’s Studies Program announces February 1st deadline for competitive scholarships in the Women’s Studies Program for FY 2015-2016. Note: If the deadline falls on a non-work day, applications will be due the next business day. Please pass along this announcement to eligible students that meet the criteria.
- The Rae Nell Griggs Scholarship ($500) - designated to be awarded to a full time, undergraduate or graduate student. Student must be enrolled in a class associated with the Women’s Studies Program at Texas Tech University, or a course pertaining to women’s and gender studies (as deemed by the Women’s Studies Program Director.)
Scholarship Selection Timeline
- Now - Applications available for PDF download
- *February 1 - Applications and support materials are due by 5 PM
- March 1 - Winners will be notified by mail
- April 17 - Winners recognized at our Conference Luncheon & Scholarship Awards Presentation
* If the deadline falls on a non-work day, applications will be due the next business day. Evaluation for each scholarship is based on the students GPA (see each scholarship for details), the completion of a brief essay (not more than 500 words) explaining the applicants interest and involvement in matter's particularly relevant to women's lives, two letters of recommendation, and a brief summary of extracurricular activities such as honors, achievements, scholastic awards, and professional accomplishments.
* Note: It is the responsibility of each applicant to gather and coordinate delivery of the information, listed above, as required for each scholarship.
NOTE: The scholarships will be awarded to a deserving student without regard to gender.
For more information on each scholarship view the Women’s Studies web site at:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies/announcements_scholarships.php
CONTACT: Tricia Earl, Coordinator & Academic Advisor of the Women’s Studies Program, at patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu or contact our office at (806) 742-4335.
