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Erica Lynn Miller Memorial Family Studies Scholarship
This scholarship which varies from $1000.00 to $2000.00 is awarded to one student each year. Requirements are that the student be a sociology major with a family studies emphasis, have a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 and 30 college credits completed. A desirable minor is women’s studies. Applications must be made through financial aid. This scholarship memorializes Erica Lynn Miller who was president of the family studies club and who died in a tragic auto accident while she was still a student. Sociology majors with a family studies emphasis are invited to apply for this scholarship through the financial aid website.
Walter Francis/Ford Cleere Award
This $250.00 award is given every spring to a graduating senior sociology major. Students must have a 3.0 g.p.a. and have a demonstrated interest in social justice. Students must apply through the financial aid website for this award. Don’t give up looking at the website just because you will be graduating!
Pat WilkinsWells Service Award
This award which is $200 -$300 is given each spring to a sociology major who has demonstrated a commitment to service for sociology or for the community or both. A sociology award committee makes the decision regarding this award and application is through the sociology unit. We hope to get enough money in this scholarship to endow it at which time the award will be handled through financial aid.
Sociology Scholars
Each spring the sociology unit gives awards to up to 6 junior and senior majors. Candidates for these awards are nominated by faculty members and the award committee takes into consideration faculty recommendations as well as g.p.a.
All the above awards are presented each spring at the Sociology award ceremony. Students and their families are invited. Most sociology faculty members also attend.