WGST Scholarships
Women’s History Month Scholarship
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) program seeks to recognize two deserving students working on women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family in their major, minor, or elective coursework. All students with an interest in the field are encouraged to apply. One undergraduate award will be given in the amount of $500 and one graduate award will be given in the amount of $750. In addition to the application form and an unofficial transcript, a work sample – a paper or project with a WGST topic from a past or current class – is required. For those students who do not have a work sample, an essay of up to 500 works on why they study topics in WGST will be required. Further eligibility requirements and submission directions appear in the applications. All applications and supplemental materials are due by March 17th to Dr. Chrystal Goudsouzian by email at cdykes@memphis.edu.
Access the undergraduate application here: Undergraduate Application
Access the graduate application here: Graduate Application
Faculty may also nominate students using the form here: Faculty Nomination Form
Janann M. Sherman Undergraduate Award for the Study of Women's History
(History Majors/Minors)
Dr. Janann Sherman was a beloved professor and longtime Chair in the Department of History. Dr. Sherman
wrote extensively on the lives and experiences of American women and was a tireless
advocate for faculty and students alike. The Janann Sherman award is given to an undergraduate history major or minor of at least sophomore standing (30 completed credits) with a minimum overall GPA
of 3.25 that demonstrates interest in the history of women, gender, and/or the family.
Applicants will need to submit a statement of purpose of roughly 500 words that details
their demonstrated commitment to the study of women, gender, and the family through
coursework, research, and/or community action. Applicants will also need to submit
a letter of recommendation from a history faculty member. Award given to the applicant
with the best combination of GPA and essay. One award in the amount of $500 will be
granted each spring semester.
Applications will be received and processed by the Department of History. For the
application and submissions directions, visit the Department of History’s Scholarship site.
Deadline: February 1
Dr. Elizabeth K. Perryman Honors Scholarship
(Helen Hardin Honors Program, STEM Majors)
The Dr. Elizabeth K. Perryman Honors Scholarship is given to a sophomore, junior, or senior Helen Hardin Honors program student majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences or Biomedical Engineering with a 3.25 GPA. Applicants must have demonstrated valuable service to the community or university, preferably in gender equality, climate change projects, or biomedical projects. Applicants will need to submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members in their department, a transcript, and a detailed essay. For more details, see full award information here.
Applications will be received and processed through the Tiger Scholarship Manager.
Deadline: February 1
College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
If you are a College of Arts and Sciences major, consider applying for one or more of the awards open to CAS majors All applications below should be submitted through the Tiger Scholarship Manager by February 1st of each year.