Donor Scholarship Awards

Hesketh Scholarship    Kissling Spirit of Inquiry Scholarship    Andria Ligas Memorial Scholarship

Giué Scholarship

The Giué Family Scholarship is presented annually to three female graduates of The Honors College. The scholarship honors the value of education that Grace Giué learned from her parents, Frank and Celia Giué. Each of the three students chosen receives a $500 scholarship, to be used toward the expenses of graduate education.

Criteria

Awardees must be female, have a record of academic excellence, firmly intend to enroll at an accredited graduate institution, and have demonstrated financial need.

Application

Applications will be available in The Honors College during the fourth week of the spring semester, and will be due April 1.

Applications will consist of a one-page application form, a personal statement, documentation of financial need (a copy of your FAFSA summary, a copy of your Student Aid Report, or the personal financial aid information accessible via StudentLink) , a letter of recommendation, a SAPR, a thesis abstract, and a copy of the student’s acceptance letter from the graduate institution they plan to attend (or another strong indicator of intent to enroll).

Awardees will be announced in the last full week of classes for the spring semester.

Students will be recognized at the Honors pre-Commencement Ceremony, and at a tea to be held with Grace Giue in the week preceding the University Commencement ceremony.

William and Marguerite Hesketh Scholarship

The Hesketh Scholarship is awarded annually to an Honors student majoring in the College of Engineering. To be eligible students must demonstrate financial need and be residents of the state of Arizona. Engineering students are invited to apply in September. Applications are due no later than 5 pm on October 1 at the front desk at The Honors College.

The application consists of:

• Submit a two-page essay explaining why you embody the spirit of inquiry (include your name, grade level, major(s), expected graduation date, email address, and phone number)
• Provide one letter of reference from a faculty member or academic professional at the University of Arizona
• Provide evidence of your financial need

Inquiries can be directed to Dean Patricia MacCorquoodale.

Dr. Richard Kissling Spirit of Inquiry Scholarship

Dr. Richard Kissling, former Associate Dean of The Honors College who retired in 2005, taught a course called the “Spirit of Inquiry” for many years. This course introduced Honors students to people with great passion for their chosen professions, and the deep curiosity that led such people to undertake their intellectual and professional paths. The Honors College awards the Kissling Spirit of Inquiry Scholarship to an Honors student with financial need who best embodies the spirit of inquiry: curiosity about, and passion for, an intended intellectual and career path.

If you are interested in applying, you must:

If you have questions about the process, such as what you must provide to demonstrate financial need, contact Dr. Karna Walter or Dr. Wayne Decker, co-chairs of the selection committee

Andria Ligas Memorial Scholarship

Andria Ligas enjoyed life. She lived it as a quest, a challenge and an adventure of the mind, spirit and body. A stellar student with a penchant for languages, a triathlete, a marathon runner, an artist, a rock climber and a seasoned traveler, Andria never wasted time – every moment had its purpose. This scholarship award has been designed to honor her memory and her spirit.

Eligibility: applicants must qualify for financial aid, be a member of The Honors College, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in at least two of the following areas: visual arts, theater arts, foreign languages, linguistics, triathlon competition, and cross country running.

If you are interested in applying, you must:

• Submit a two-page essay explaining how your academic and other pursuits demonstrate your commitment to the endeavors Andria Ligas undertook as an undergraduate (include your name, grade level, major(s), expected graduation date, email address, and phone number)
• Provide one letter of reference from a faculty member or academic professional at the University of Arizona
• Provide evidence of your financial need

Please submit your materials to the front desk at The Honors College no later than October 1, by 5pm. If you have questions about the process, such as what you must provide to demonstrate financial need, contact Dr. Karna Walter or Dr. Wayne Decker, co-chairs of the selection committee.