Community Leadership at Aquinas College
Community Leadership: Scholarships
To apply for the awards below go to: www.aquinas.awardspring.com
Kate Pew Wolters Community Leadership Scholarship
Kate Pew Wolters is a philanthropist, community leader, disability advocate, and Aquinas College Alumna, whose generosity helped to found the Community Leadership Program at Aquinas in 1999. This scholarship was established by the Richard and Kate Pew Wolters Foundation as part of its commitment to the Community Leadership Program at Aquinas College. Qualified students are eligible for awards ranging between $1,500 and $2,000. To apply for the Kate Pew Wolters Community Leadership Scholarship write a 300 words or less personal statement that demonstrates your commitment to community, leadership, social justice, and the public good. Preferred applicants have a 3.0 GPA or higher and should be a Community Leadership Major.
Patricia B. Johnson Scholarship for Community Leadership
This scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Muskegon County majoring in Community Leadership and/or to students who demonstrate a commitment to resolving community problems. Qualified students will receive a minimum award of $1,000. Eligible applicants must be fulltime undergraduate students, preferably from Muskegon County. To apply for the Community Leadership Patricia B. Johnson Scholarship write a 300 words or less personal statement that demonstrates your commitment to community, leadership, social justice, and the public good. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and should be a Community Leadership Major.
Richard D. Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Richard Murphy served his community through his leadership at Goodwill Industries and Project Rehab. He retired as executive vice-president of Paulstra CRC (Corduroy Rubber Company). Mr. Murphy died on April 19, 2000. This scholarship is offered annually to full-time Aquinas College students majoring in Community Leadership. Qualified students will receive a minimum award of $1,000. To apply for the Community Leadership Richard D. Murphy Scholarship write a 300 words or less personal statement that demonstrates your commitment to community, leadership, social justice, and the public good. Preferred applicants have a 3.0 GPA or higher and should be a Community Leadership Major.