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

1. Be an undergraduate student interested in the study of women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family

2. Be in good academic standing
3. Have completed at least 15 graded credits at The University of Memphis
4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Required Materials
• A work sample – a paper or project focused in WGST topics created for a past or current UofM course. If you do not have a work sample, you can submit an essay of roughly 500 words on why you study women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family.
• An unofficial transcript (available through MyMemphis)

Award
$500.00
Deadline
03/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Undergraduate Women's and Gender Studies question set
    • Please submit the following: A work sample - a paper, or project focused in WGST topics created for a past or current U of M course. If you do not have a work sample, you can submit an essay of roughly 500 words on why you study women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family.
    • Please upload: An unofficial transcript (available through MyMemphis)
  2. 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.