Jerry Liddell - Pauline McConnell Scholarship

This scholarship supports a graduate student in the Counseling Program.

  • Candidates will provide a brief paragraph that addresses interests in becoming a school counselor and includes skills, experiences, volunteer work that you would bring to the program.
  • Candidates who have demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, or social justice for populations that have been historically underrepresented in the field of education. Applicants may meet this criteria through personal statements and experience, history of employment, volunteer experiences, academic coursework, or involvement in community service organizations, among other experiences.
  • Applicants who meet the above criteria and who are also first generation to higher education will be strongly considered.

Award
$1,000
Scopes
Counseling and School Psychology, Graduate Scholarships
Deadline
11/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide a brief paragraph that addresses your interest in becoming a school counselor and includes skills, experiences, volunteer work that you bring to the program.
  2. Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, or social justice for populations that have been historically underrepresented in the field of education. If applicable, provide a personal statement, experience details, history of employment, volunteer experience, academic coursework, or involvement in community service organizations that reflect your commitment.
  3. Are you a first-generation college student – defined as a student whose parents do not have a college degree?