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.
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