Louise Annie Gillespie Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in 2017 by Dr. Jean A. Barrett, ED.D ’65, ED.M. ’56, in honor of her mother, Louise Annie Gillespie, who immigrated to the US and lovingly encouraged her three daughters to pursue their higher education aspirations. Must be a student majoring in the Graduate School of Education. Preference given to students who can demonstrate lived experience as the children of women who have immigrated to the United States. May be renewable if student maintains a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Award
Varies
Departments
Graduate School of Education
Deadline
02/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a child of women who have immigrated to the United States?
  2. If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience as the child of an immigrant mother. How has her journey and your lived experience shaped your values, personal growth, and academic or career aspirations?