School of World Studies scholarships
Please contact the School of World Studies at (804) 827-1111 for more information regarding the following scholarships.
The Marianne Burns Brown Memorial Scholarship
Amount: As determined by VCU Foundation distribution policy
Deadline: Feb. 1
The Marianne Burns Brown Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 in honor of Brown’s lifetime of exceptional community service. Applicants must be a junior or senior student in the School of World Studies, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have evidence of outstanding public or volunteer engagement.
Volkmar Risch Memorial Scholarship
Amount: As determined by VCU Foundation distribution policy
Deadline: Feb. 1
The Volkmar Risch Memorial Scholarship was established through gifts made by family, friends, colleagues and previous students of Volkmar Risch, an adjunct professor of German in the School of World Studies. The scholarship continues Risch’s legacy as a teacher of German and a dedicated member of the VCU and Richmond communities. The scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student studying German.
Janet D. Sheridan Scholarship
Amount: As determined by VCU Foundation distribution policy
Deadline: Feb. 1
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in 1998 in honor of adjunct professor Janet Sheridan. It is awarded to a language major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrates excellence in his or her area of language concentration.
Kenneth A. Stackhouse Scholarship
Amount: As determined by the Office of the Dean
Deadline: Feb. 1
This scholarship was established in honor of Kenneth A. Stackhouse, professor in the Department of Foreign Languages from 1971 to 2001. It is awarded to a junior- or senior-level student majoring in Spanish. To be eligible, candidates must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. This award is based on merit.
The Dr. Christina Turner Writing Award
Amount: As determined by the VCU Foundation distribution policy
Deadline: Feb. 1
The Dr. Christina Turner Writing Award was established in 2008 and commemorates the lifelong achievements of Turner in teaching. Turner was a cherished instructor with a particular passion for improving the writing skills of her students. Many students over the years have thanked Turner for her help with making them better critical thinkers and writers. The aim of this award is to maintain her legacy as a teacher and her focus on writing as a necessary skill in today’s society.
