Scholarships and awards
The scholarships and awards listed below are of special interest to students in WGS degree programs and/or of interest to students focusing on gender.
Open to students accepted into the UofL Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies B.A. or B.S. program:
Open to students accepted into the UofL Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies M.A. program:
- Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Scholarship (deadline: June 1, 2018)
- Lilialyce Akers Graduate Assistantship in Community Engagement (2018 deadline: March 15, 2018)
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship (2018 deadline: March 15, 2018)
- All students admitted to the WGS MA program for 2017-18 will be considered for a full tuition scholarship at the in-state level. Questions? Contact the Director of Graduate Studies: Nancy M. Theriot.
- All students admitted to the WGS MA program may apply for up to $500 per year to support travel to academic conferences.
Open to UofL students in any degree program:
- Carolyn Krause Maddox Prize
- Ken Terrill Award (open to undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership in the LGBTQ community). Information and application materials available in February from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office.
- Arthur D. Yocom Scholarship (open to undergraduate students who plan a career in public or community service). Information and application materials available in February from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office.