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Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship

Background

Marjorie Stephenson, a professor and librarian at Slippery Rock University from 1971 to 1978, made provision in her will for undergraduate scholarships at Slippery Rock University.  Ms. Stephenson's original wishes were to give priority to Black female Library Science students.  However, since SRU no longer offers a Library Science major, applications from students in disciplines reflecting Ms. Stephenson's interests, such as the arts, humanities, social sciences or education receive priority.  Applications from Black female students receive priority, although all students are considered.  Financial need is also a consideration. 

The number of scholarships depends on the funds available and the qualifications of the applicants.  The maximum award will be $1,000.00; partial awards may be granted.

Criteria

• Student must be an undergraduate who has demonstrated strong academic performance.
• Student must have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours at SRU by the conclusion of the current semester.
• Students who have transferred more than 36 semester hours to SRU are not eligible.
• Awardee must be a full-time student during the time she/he holds the scholarship. 
• Previous recipients of Stephenson scholarships must reapply and will be considered along with all the other applicants.

To Apply

Students may pick up an application form at the Instructional Materials Center in Bailey Library or download the application in Microsoft Word format.  They must turn in the completed application to the same office by March 15th.  Letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the Stephenson Scholarship Committee, C228 Bailey Library.  Recommendation forms may also be downloaded in Microsoft Word format.  It is possible that the Committee may interview finalists.

Completed Application Consists Of:

• Completed application form
• Two letters of recommendation from SRU faculty members.  At least one of these must be from a professor with whom the student has had a class.
• A 1-2 page essay on How My College Education Will Help Me in Pursuing My Career Goals.  Please include campus and community activities. 

For Additional Information:

Contact Melba Tomeo, Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship Chair
C228 Bailey Library, 724-738-2665