Graduate Women's and Gender Studies (College of Arts and Sciences)

Applicants must:

  1. Be a Graduate student interested in the study of women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family
  2. Be in good academic standing
  3. Have completed at least 9 graded credits at The University of Memphis
  4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Applicants must submit:

  1. A work sample – a paper, article, chapter, or project focused on women, gender, sexuality, an/or the family. Please do not submit dissertation prospective.
  2. An unofficial transcript (available through MyMemphis)

Award
$750.00
Deadline
03/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Standard Question Set
    • Please provide a personal statement as to why you are applying for this scholarship. Include any pertinent information about financial need, your family situation, and any other special information we should consider. Additionally, provide a list of all applicable extracurricular activities you feel should be considered. Ensure you include involvement with on and off campus organizations which have helped your personal and professional growth.
    • Please upload your resume.
  2. Graduate Women's and Gender question set
    • Please submit the following: A work sample - a paper, article, chapter, or project focused on women, gender, sexuality, an/or the family. Please do not submit dissertation prospective.
    • Please upload the following: An unofficial transcript (available through MyMemphis)