This scholarship reaffirms that Southeast Missouri State University remains deeply committed to providing a learning environment that promotes inclusion, equity, civility and a better way forward for every student.
In light of the deaths in 2020 of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and Ahmaud Arberyin in Brunswick, Georgia and Floyd, in addition to the 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and among others, the leadership of Southeast Missouri State University recognized there is still critical work to be done to address systemic issues and disparities in access and opportunity in our communities. After examination of the deep divide in this nation and the need for societal change during this historic time, the Scholarship for Advocacy, Equity and Justice was established to recognize those who champion justice and to acknowledge the far-reaching need for advocacy, equity and justice for all. In June 2020, Southeast President Carlos Vargas responded to a challenge from Scott Hagen, president of North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to establish a privately funded scholarship at Southeast to mark this historic moment in our nation brought about by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020. Scholarship for Advocacy, Equity and Justice Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. First preference shall be given to students from Dunklin, Stoddard, and New Madrid counties pursuing a degree in education or the fine arts. This scholarship was established to grant scholarships or other grants in aid to any student or students in attendance at Southeast Missouri State University. If no applicants meet this stipulation, this scholarship can be awarded to a student with financial need. Adams, Frank –Thorngate Scholarshipįirst preference will be given to a former employee or child of a former employee of Thorngate, Ltd. The winner will be chosen by the chairperson of the Department of English. The Abernathy Scholarship is awarded each spring to a student who writes the best article, story, play, or poem with religious overtones. Abernathy's purpose for this award was to enrich religious thought through the discipline of literature. She won several awards for fiction and poetry throughout her life. Abernathy was a retired high school English teacher and social worker. This scholarship was established by Lea Abernathy, a 1935 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. Endowed ScholarshipsĪ B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Kennett Sikeston Abernathy, Lea Endowed Scholarship At the time the scholarship is fully endowed, a pre-established portion of the income will be used to make the annual scholarship awards. The minimum principal required to endow a scholarship is $10,000 which may be paid through a one-time gift or over time, based on donor(s) preference.
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