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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Eleanor and Benjamin Jones Women's and Gender Studies Scholarship was established in 2021 with a gift from former Program Director, Dr. Kim Jones-Owen, in memory of her parents, Eleanor and Benjamin Jones.
Dr. Jones-Owen served as director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program from 1994-2008. Her focus on faculty and curriculum development initiatives led to the establishment of an undergraduate major in women's studies in 2004.
She also was dedicated to community outreach and promoted women's and gender-based events and activities. Dr. Jones-Owen considers her time as program director the most gratifying of her professional endeavors.
Benefits
The award amount is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have a declared women's and gender studies major at Ball State University.
- Hold freshman, sophomore or junior standing at the time of application.
- Have at least a 3.0-grade point average.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
05 Apr 2027
Nominations will be accepted from February through the yearly April deadline. Recipients are selected by a Women’s and Gender Studies program committee.
The deadline for applications and nominations will continue to fall on the first Friday in April which will be April 5.