Dr. M. Louise McBee

PURPOSE
To support educational enrichment for women exhibiting leadership potential in a higher-education field. 

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY / CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a female resident of Georgia (defined as being eligible to vote in Georgia or eligible to pay in-state tuition).
2. Be either:
   • Currently enrolled in a public or private institution of higher learning in the state of Georgia and actively pursuing a master’s, specialist or doctorate degree related to higher education or education politics. The institution may be a two-year or four-year, public or private college, university, or technical institute.  
     or
   • Currently employed in a public or private institution of higher learning in the state of Georgia in an administrative or teaching capacity and actively seeking professional development opportunities related to higher education or education politics. The institution may be a two-year or four-year, public or private college, university, or technical institute.
3. Indicate financial need for the scholarship. For example, financial need to continue formal graduate studies or absence of institutional support for professional development.
4. If a student, applicant must be academically in good standing (3.0 cumulative GPA).
5. Submit two (only) current letters of reference in support of scholarship application, at least one of which must be from present employer or faculty member. A resume, while not required, may be submitted.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT AND DEADLINE
Scholarship announcements will be disseminated to institutions of higher education in the state. Information will be sent to the chief academic officers. Applications must be received by January 16, 2015.

SCHOLARSHIP USE
The Louise McBee Scholarship may be used for the following purposes:

1. Tuition, fees, books, and miscellaneous education expenses related to continuing education in the field or to the pursuit of a graduate degree.
2. Workshops, seminars, etc., related to development of leadership skills for women involved in higher education or education politics.
3. Relevant research contributing to the success of women in higher education or political arena, or
4. The development of programs and models that will enhance women in leadership programs.

APPLICATION FORM
The application form and two letters of reference must be received by January 16, 2015.

Download or print the application form:

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Louise McBee Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE). The Chair and a committee of at least three (3) active GAWHE members will be appointed by the President to serve for a period of two years. Selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on the following:

1. Accomplishments or goals that exemplify the life of Louise McBee.
2. Leadership potential and/or, proven academic record.
3. Quality and thoroughness of application, written statement, and references.
4. Indication of need (financial or other).

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Louise McBee Scholarship of $1000 will be awarded at the GAWHE Spring meeting (usually held in February). A $500 award will be given to the award recipient’s mentor to be used for professional development. 

Application and two letters of reference should be emailed to:

Tracy Mitchell
tmitchel@westga.edu
Louise McBee Scholarship Committee
Richards College of Business, Miller Hall 1213
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30116
P: 678.839.4838 F: 678.839.5262
 

Revised 9/16/2014