Graduating high school senior scholarship award
In spring 1998, members of the University Women’s Club (UWC), in conjunction with State College Area High School leaders, established the University Women’s Club Award. Recipients were to be graduating high school seniors who planned to enroll at Penn State University. In addition, recipients were to demonstrate positive academic achievement and participation in State High and community activities.
Since its inception, a portion of every UWC member’s dues has funded the UWC Award. The award recipient receives a prepaid account established at the Penn State Bookstore which they may use for the purchase of their books and other instructional materials.
Twenty-five years later, we’re thrilled to announce that Emily G. Ishler is the recipient of the 2023 UWC Award! She graduated from State High in June and plans to enroll at Penn State in August to pursue a Kinesiology major. As a State High student, Emily was involved in State High Marching Band, rowing, mini-THON, Little Lion Ambassadors, Key Club and National Honor Society. As a first-year Penn State student, Emily has been selected to join the Blue Band and looks forward to being part of THON.
Endowed scholarships – Undergraduate and Graduate
History
- July 5, 2001: The annually-funded UWC scholarship established; recipients can be part-time students
- 2002: The first scholarship awarded
- 2003: Began awarding two scholarships; increased amount awarded to $1,500 per year per recipient
- Summer 2009: Michelle Yen appointed a committee to investigate endowing the scholarship
- Spring 2010: Committee members met with UWC members to secure $25,000 in pledges within 5 years
- December 16, 2010: Betz Hanley signed the document to establish the UWC Endowed Scholarship
- Club continued to award annual scholarships while raising funds for endowment
- December 2013: $50,000 in the endowment account; the endowed scholarship activated
- Summer 2018: The endowment account reaches its first $100,000 goal!! Award amounts are increased.
UWC Endowed Scholarships – Undergraduate Student
Marissa Cruz is a senior majoring in English
UWC Endowed Scholarships- Graduate Student
Rebecca Weaver is a PhD candidate in nursing