Student Scholarships

Women and Gender Studies Student Scholarship Awards 2012-13

 (Please e-mail wgs@usm.maine.edu for applications)

Academic Scholarship

This award recognizes outstanding academic work in Women & Gender Studies. The recipient is a Junior major or minor in the Women & Gender Studies Program who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, writing, and commitment to the integration of theory and practice. Selection will be made by the Women & Gender Studies Council; preference will be given to majors and students demonstrating financial need.

Study Award Scholarship

This award is offered in support of off-campus study opportunities for a WGS Major or Minor who plans to extend scholarly work in the area of women and gender. These opportunities may include, for example, attending a conference or institute or participating in a study abroad program. The application for funding should be submitted to the Director the semester before funds are needed.

Selection

The Awards Committee will discuss the applications and make a recommendation to Women & Gender Studies (WGS) Council based on quality of the proposal and financial need.  Selection will be made by the WGS Council.