UNDERGRADUATE Scholarship Database
In order to be considered for a scholarship through the College of Social and Behavioral Science, students are required to fill out the University Scholarship Application and a departmental application. Once you fill out BOTH applications, you will be considered for all applicable scholarships, minus for the scholarships that require individual applications. Visit the undergraduate scholarship page for details.
Scholarships are sorted by individual departments/programs. Choose an option below to learn more about each scholarship, including additional criteria/requirements.
EUGENE ANdreasen Scholarship
Description: | Eugene Andreasen is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Utah. |
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$1,000 |
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About the Donor: | Eugene (U of U, B.A. 1948, psychology) is a retired insurance consultant for Prudential Life Insurance. While at the U, he was affiliated with Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and was a member of ROTC. After serving in the Korean conflict he joined Prudential's west coast headquarters, where he spent his entire career. Gene is a lifelong member of the Sierra Club. Until recently, he hiked through southern Utah and the Grand Canyon annually. He remains supportive of environmental organizations throughout the west, is a regular contributor to the Democratic Party, both nationally and locally, and has traveled extensively throughout the world. Over the course of his career, Gene invested his money well. Over the past four years he has created a $1 million charitable remained trust for the College of Social and Behavioral Science, which will create an endowment for scholarships in the college. |
Anthropology Field School Scholarship
Description: | Beginning Summer semester, 2020, the Department of Anthropology will offer several scholarships to cover the course fees associated with an approved University of Utah, Department of Anthropology field school program. This summer’s eligible field schools include:
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Amount: |
Varies. It will be determined by the fees required by the student’s specific field school. |
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ELVIN D. ASAY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by Kathleen Asay in honor of her late husband, Elvin D. Asay |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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About the Donor: | Established by Kathleen Asay in honor of her late husband, Elvin D. Asay. Mr. Asay graduated in Economics and worked in Indian Health Affairs. |
CYNTHIA A. & ROBERT BERG ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded through an endowment created by psychology professor Cynthia Berg and Robert Berg |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with preference given to students pursuing coursework and/or research in health-related areas of study |
About the Donor: | The endowed scholarship is established as a way to help defray educational costs for students studying in the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah. |
E. RICH BREWER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | A fund established in honor of E. Rich Brewer |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
J. RALPH BROWN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | A fund established by Lucille Brown in memory of her husband J. Ralph Brown |
Amount: |
Varies |
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DAVID L. & LORI G. BUHLER SCHOLARSHIP
Description: |
Annually funded by David L. and Lori G. Buhler |
Amount: |
Varies |
Criteria/Requirements: |
N/A |
COLLEEN CLUFF CAPUTO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | A scholarship fund established by Dr. Colleen C. Caputo, Ph.D. in 2009 for students enrolled in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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About the Donor: | read more about colleen cluff caputo |
RICHARD A. CARTER SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annual fund provided by Paul D. Slack |
Amount: |
Up to $2,500 |
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About the Donor: | read more about Richard carter |
BARBARA G. CHRISTENSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by Barbara G. Christensen in honor of her sister, Una Christensen |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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About the Donor: | A scholarship fund established in 1996 by Barbara G. Christensen in honor of her sister, Una Christensen, for students in the Department who are in need of financial assistance. |
STEPHEN S. & CYNTHIA CLINGER SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annual scholarship fund established by Steve and Cindy Clinger |
Amount: |
Up to $3,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
About the Donor: |
Steve and Cindy are both devoted University of Utah football fans. They have had a life-long love of boating, skiing Utah's deep powder, spending time at their ranch with their horses and horse packing in the high Unita's. They have now traded boating for cruising and horse packing for regular camping out of the back of their truck. They love to travel together and enjoy meeting all kinds of people. Between them, they have 8 children, 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. |
KATHERINE W. & EZEKIEL R. DUMKE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | A fund established in honor of Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke |
Amount: |
Up to $2,000 |
About the Donor: |
Ezekiel R. (Zeke) Dumke Jr. and Katherine White Dumke were born in Ogden, Utah, and both came from families with interest in community service and philanthropy. Zeke's father, Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke, was a noted Ogden surgeon and one of the founders of the Ogden Surgical Society. His mother, Edna Wattis Dumke, was very involved with many music, theater, and dance programs in Ogden. Kay's father Rulon White, was a successful business owner, commercial fruit producer, and a former mayor of Ogden, so the idea of "Service above Self" came naturally to both of them. Both parents were involved with community and public service. Zeke was one of the founders and president of Western States Management, the University of Utah Hospital Foundation, the Salt Lake Rotary Foundation, Dumke Insurance Agency, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Utah and several mining companies. He served as past president of the Museum of Natural History, Red Butte Gardens, the Alta Club, Salt Lake Rotary Club, and the Salt Lake Art Center. The Dumkes and their extended family have been supporters through their foundation of women's athletics, especially women's soccer and gymnastics. The Katherine W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library in the Marriott Library bears her name for her commitment to the arts. Kay was past chair and board member for many years of the Neighborhood House, a program that provides affordable day care and support services to children and adults. They have both received numerous honors from the University of Utah and in the greater community for their service. Zeke and Kay have four children, Betsy (Scott) Thornton, Claire (Steve) Ryberg, Zeke (Angela) Dumke III, and Andrea (Mike) Manship, who are their greatest source of pride. |
DANIEL E. & JANET G. ENGLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annual Scholarship funded by Dan and Jan England |
Amount: |
Up to $2,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: |
N/A |
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B.F. FARR AWARD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Description: | Given by Nancy Farr Delgado and James B. Farr in memory of B.F. Farr, a graduate of the political science department |
Amount: |
Up to $5,000 |
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BRIGHT FUTURES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Provided by Kris Liu and Phoebe Cho |
Amount: |
Up to $5,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Bright Futures Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that we can work together to provide meaningful change for people living in far less abundant circumstances. |
MARIE GABY MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by the estate of Marie Gaby |
Amount: |
Up to $2,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Rhoda Marie Gaby received a BS in Science from the University of Utah in 1915. |
CHRISTOPHER P. GAMVROULAS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by the Gamvroulas Family |
Amount: | Up to $1,000 |
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OAKLEY J. GORDON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in honor of Oakley J. Gordon |
Amount: |
Up to $3,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: |
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About the Donor: |
Family of Oakley J. Gordon. Dean Oakley J. Gordon believed that the university should serve the whole community, not just the traditional student who moves from high school into college and then works their way through a degree. We, the Oakley Gordon family, are particularly interested in helping non-traditional students: those who are entering or returning to the university later in life. We want "non-traditional" students to feel that the university cares about you, and that there is an appreciation for your pursuit of a higher education, despite the challenges you may face. We believe you belong in school and are worth investing in. |
Requires individual application |
BRIAN L. & MICHELLE J. HASLAM SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annual scholarship funded by Brian Haslam |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
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VICO E. & PATRICIA A. HENRIQUES ENDOWED HONOR ROLL SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | In honor of Vico & Patricia Henriques |
Amount: |
Up to $3,000 |
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CHRISTOPHER A. & KATHERINE HOWELLS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annual Scholarship funded by Chris and Katherine Howells |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
STEPHEN C. & LYNDA M. JACOBSEN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by Stephen C. & Lynda M. Jacobsen |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: |
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About the Donor: |
This scholarship fund is established as a way to help defray educational costs for students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science |
JAMESON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Scholarship funded by donations from the Jameson Family |
Amount: |
Up to $7,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Dr. Ken Jameson was born in Salt Lake City, but grew up in Denver. He earned degrees from Stanford and the University of Wisconsin _ Madison. Ken lived in Latin America for over five years and, besides becoming fluent in Spanish, developed a love for the Latino people. Now retired as a Professor of Economics at the University of Utah, Ken, and Penny, his wife of more than fifty years, are passionate about supporting undocumented students in Utah. They created the Jameson Family Scholarship in 2005. |
Requires individual application |
BRUCE S. & MARGARET W. JENKINS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annually funded by Bruce S. & Margaret W. Jenkins |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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SIEGFRIED G. & ELLEN G. KARSTEN SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by Siegfried and Ellen Karsten |
Amount: |
Up to $7,000 |
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About the Donor: | |
Requires individual application |
AIMEE LAPINE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in 1993 by John P. and Kathryn G LaPine in remembrance of Aimee LaPine |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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DONALD A. & SUSAN P. LEWON SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by Donald & Susan Lewon |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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ROGER M. MCCOY STUDENT ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENT AWARD
Amount: |
$1,000 |
GILES W. & ELISE G. MEAD FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by Parry Mead-Murray and the Giles and Elise Mead Foundation |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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About the Donor: |
The Mead Foundation supports organizations dedicated to preserving and improving the environment, the advancement of medical science, and other important social needs. Dr. Giles W. Mead (1928-2003) was a noted ichthyologist. |
JEAN L. OVERFELT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: |
$1,000 |
JEWELL J. & LARUE J. RASMUSSEN ENDOWMENT FUND
Description: | Established in honor of Jewell J. Rasmussen (1908-2004) and LaRue Rasmussen (d. 1980) |
Amount: |
Varies |
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MERRILL K. RIDD SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by Merrill K. Ridd |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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About the Donor: |
D. BRENT SCOTT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by the D. Brent Scott Family |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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EARL & ELIES SKIDMORE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by Earl and Elies Skidmore |
Amount: |
Up to $7,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
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Sterling W. Sill Endowed Home Economics Scholarship
Description: | Scholarship was established by Sterling W. Sill to go to highest ranking junior student in family and consumer studies |
Amount: |
$2,000 |
SEAN & CATHERINE SLATTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by Sean and Catherine Slatter |
Amount: |
Up to $3,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
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SOCIOLOGY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by the Sociology Community |
Amount: |
Up to $1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: |
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About the Donor: |
The Department of Sociology prides itself on being one of the most diverse undergraduate majors at the University of Utah. Many of our highest achieving students come from historically underrepresented groups. Additionally, many are members of the first generations in their families to attend or graduate from college. Students from these backgrounds have surmounted great odds to succeed in their college careers and they face many challenges, especially financial ones, as they strive to complete their degrees. In order to recognize their outstanding achievements, and to assist in the challenges of meeting the rising costs of attaining a degree, the Sociology Department is collaborating with alumnae and supportive members of our community to provide the Sociology Community Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to majors in Sociology who demonstrate academic persistence and community engagement. |
SOCIOLOGY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP SOMOS SCHOLARS
Description: | Established by Somos |
Amount: |
Up to $2,000 |
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About the Donor: | Somos is the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce foundation dedicated to strengthening Utah's Latina/o/x community. The goal of the foundation is to create strong leaders that will help our community to develop and prosper economically. Somos is helping students reach their full potential by providing scholarships so that young people can have access to education and mentorship. |
SOLUTION SCHOLARS
Description: |
This program admits a cohort of approximately 20 students each fall to be part of a two year program. These scholars are committed to addressing key challenges facing our world like immigration, inequities facing women, climate change, poverty, human rights, the obesity crisis and more. Course instruction together with experiential learning, research, and internship experiences help develop the skills needed to be the solution to the most pressing issues of our day. |
Amount: |
$4,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: |
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Requires individual application |
R. CHRISTIAN SONNE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Funded by donations from the R. Christian Sonne Family |
Amount: |
Up to $2,500 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
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ELVA ACKLAM STARK & ARVIL L. STARK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in 1997 in the names of Elva Acklam Stark and Arvil L. Stark, Ph.D. |
Amount: |
Up to $5,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Elva Stark was a University of Utah reference librarian from 1958 until her retirement in 1974. In 1975 she was awarded Utah's Mother of the Year. She believed that "we must all do what we can, individually and collectively to make our communities, state and world a cleaner, safer, healthier, more moral, beautiful and law abiding place for all children now and in the future". |
DEPARTMENTAL TUITION WAIVER (T-53)
Description: | Students may receive only one full tuition waiver scholarship. If a student is awarded more than one such scholarship, it will be necessary to indicate a preference for one and to decline all others. |
Amount: |
$5,000 ($2,500/semester) |
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ELBERT D. THOMAS AWARD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Description: | Established in honor of Elbert D. Thomas |
Amount: |
Up to $5,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Elbert D. Thomas (1883-1953) was a U.S. Senator from Utah (1933-1951) |
TRUDI THOMAS MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | In honor of Trudi Thomas |
Amount: |
Typically $2,000 |
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About the Donor: |
The fund was established by Mike and Valerie Thomas in memory of their daughter, Trudi Thomas (1976-2007) who was killed while jogging. She was a student of Early Childhood and Middle East Studies. Funds were donated by her parents and raised through a series of public events in the community. |
UTAH CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Made possible by the Utah Correctional Association |
Amount: |
$1,500 |
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About the Donor: |
In January of 1970, the Utah Correctional Association (UCA) established a Board of Trustees representing leadership in Juvenile Court, Adult Corrections and Higher Education. The purpose of the Association was: To advance and promote the general acceptance of correctional work as a professional endeavor and strengthen the professional status of corrections; to unite members of the Association in the acceptance of a standard of conduct and code of ethics; to help secure effective legislation and citizen support for the prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency in the State of Utah, including adequate financial support for correctional programs; to collect, interpret, study and disseminate information to improve public understanding of the correctional field both adult and juvenile; and, to represent the interests of the members before various public and private organizations. Through the years, UCA has provided excellent opportunities for individual professional growth, leadership, networking and collaboration. Relationships built in the governance of the association have stood the test of time and enhanced collaborative efforts throughout the corrections systems. The legacy of UCA as the preeminent professional corrections association in the state and leader in professional development opportunities will be well served with the institution of a criminal justice scholarship at the University of Utah. |
DANIELLE VACCA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by Danielle Vacca's father, Joe Vacca, and her grandmother, Sina Vacca, to honor Danielle Vacca |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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About the Donor: |
The Danielle Vacca scholarship was established in 2013 by Danielle Vacca's father, Joe Vacca, and her grandmother, Sina Vacca, to honor Danielle Vacca. Danielle was a University of Utah student killed in an auto accident by a drunk and impaired driver. |
HULDA VAN Steeter Garrett Memorial Family Strength Scholarship
Description: | Established by Barbara Vance in memory of Hulda Van Steeter Garrett |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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About the Donor: |
Established by Barbara Vance in memory of Hulda Van Steeter Garrett (1904-1995), a long-time instructor in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies |
DOROTHY B. WATKISS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in 2012 by a gift from the estate of Dorothy Watkiss for students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
About the Donor: |
Dorothy Berntson Watkiss was an active Ute for almost all of her life. A 1947 graduate in home economics, she was a very active and popular student. Dorothy carried that energy into her postgraduate days, serving the University of Utah as co-chair and founding member of the College of Social and Behavioral Science Advisory Board, president of the Emeritus Alumni Board, and as a member of the College of Law Alumni Association Board of Trustees, the Family and Consumer Studies Advisory Board, and the National Advisory Board. She generously supported student scholarships in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies, the College of Social and Behavioral Science, the Hinckley Institute, and the College of Law. Dorothy's service was a benefit to all aspects of the community as well. She was a leader in the Salt Lake County Bar Auxiliary, the Utah Bar Auxiliary, and the Utah State Coordinating Council for Higher Education. She represented the state of Utah at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Dorothy also energetically supported Radio Free Europe, the Women's Legislative Council of Utah, the South Salt Lake Council of PTA, the Oratorio Society of Utah, and the Assistance League of Salt Lake City. |
WCF Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship
Description: | Funded through the WCF Foundation |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
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SARA BAUM WELKE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in 1996 by Ida Mae Hanks in honor of Sara Baum Welke |
Amount: |
Up to $4,000 |
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RICHARD & KELLY WHITLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established by the estate of Richard and Kelly Whitlock |
Amount: |
Varies |
Criteria/Requirements: | Student in political science |
About the Donor: |
The estate of Richard and Kelly Whitlock. Kelly was a graduate of the College of Social and Behavioral Science in 1971. |
CAROLEEN S. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Annually funded by Caroleen Williams |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
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J.D. Williams sCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Established in honor of professor J.D. Williams upon his retirement from the University of Utah |
Amount: |
Up to $5,000 |
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About the Donor: |
The J.D. Williams Scholarship was established in honor of Professor J.D. Williams upon his retirement from the University of Utah. (Williams died in 2007 at the age of 81). "Dr. Williams was noted for his personal interactions with the students who came under his purview. "He loved his students and went out of his way to help them," said his wife, Barbara Wright Williams. Those who lagged behind in class were invited to personal sessions, where he mentored them individually to avoid having to fail them. "He had many grateful students," she said. |
Daniel C. Mccool & jan winniford SCHOLARSHIP
Description: | Contributed by professor Dan McCool and his partner Jan Winniford |
Amount: |
$1,000 |
Criteria/Requirements: | N/A |
About the Donor: |
Professor Dan McCool was the Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program. Upon his retirement he and his partner Jan Winniford decided to give back by contributing to a named scholarship. |