Helen Beuker & Barb LaBelle Scholarship

This fund was established by the friends and former co-workers of Helen Beuker and Barb Labelle, both former professors of English at GRCC. This award will go to students who demonstrate an interest in at least 2 of these 3 areas of study; Literature, Women’s Studies, and Drama. Students must also have involvement in the following areas both on campus and/or in the community; theater involvement, writing, publication, and participation in women’s organizations. Students must have an overall GPA of a 3.0 or higher from all colleges attended, and must have completed 12 credit hours at any college. Eligible students will be required to turn in a transcript from all colleges attended, one written recommendation from a college professor and a persuasive essay of 500-1000 words indicating how the applicant qualifies for this scholarship.

Required Application Materials:

  • An Essay of 500-1000 Words: 12-point type, double-spaced. Describe your interests, educational goals, and involvement in one or more of the required areas: women’s/gender studies, literature, drama as literature, writing and/or publication, theater, and women’s organizations.
  • GPA Requirement: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Award
$2,000.00
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. Attach transcripts for any college you have attended (entering freshman may apply without a transcript)
  2. I understand that I must meet the GPA requirement for each scholarship to which I apply. If my GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement when the Fall semester GPA is calculated (after the end of the Fall semester), any GPA-dependent scholarship award and/or scholarship funds applied to my student account will be withdrawn.
  3. Please upload a Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member.
  4. The Barb and Helen Scholarship
    • Attach an Essay of 500-1000 Words: 12-point type, double-spaced. Describe your interests, educational goals, and involvement in one or more of the required areas: women’s/gender studies, literature, drama as literature, writing and/or publication, theater, and women’s organizations.