Scholarship Information

Dorothy Shawhan Memorial Scholarship

The Cleveland, Mississippi Branch of AAUW seeks nominations for two outstanding young women to be given a $100.00 cash prize and membership to the branch for one year.

Eligibility

  • Must be a full-time student at Delta State University.
  • Must be classified as a Junior or Senior with 80 or more semester hours.

Nomination Process

  • Each nomination must contain the following:
      1. A nomination letter from a member of AAUW or a DSU faculty or staff member,
      2. A brief letter of introduction from the nominee that addresses why she should receive the award,
      3. The nominee’s current resume.

Selection and Notification

  • AAUW members will start reviewing nomination materials on April 2 and the two recipients will be notified by phone or email by April 10.

Award Presentation

  • Will be announced by April 10.