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Awards and Scholarships

WGRC Scholarships

This $1000 award recognizes a full-time, undergraduate student of any gender who has demonstrated an interest and passion for gender equity, gender studies, and/or gender advocacy.

Beverly McPhail & Kevin Kulish Endowment Scholarship Information

The Beverly McPhail & Kevin Kulish Endowment Scholarship is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 semester. Applications are due April 30, 2021. To apply, please submit an application with the following information:

  • Name
  • PSID
  • Phone & Email Address
  • Classification
  • Major/Minor
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • One-page Statement of Interest addressing the following question:
    • What gender equity issue are you most passionate about? Why? How do you hope to address that issue in your lifetime? Please share examples of any ways you have already addressed the issue (however big or small!).
In collaboration with Staff Council, the WGRC provides funding for five $1,000 scholarships for employees who plan to attend degree or job-related academic credit classes during the fall, spring, or summer semesters at the University of Houston. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are open now and due May 7, 2021! For details on applying visit the Staff Council/WGRC Scholarships page.

WGRC Awards

($1000 Awards) The awards recognize faculty members (one pre-tenure, one post-tenure, and one non-tenure track) who have made significant contributions to teaching, research, and service including service to women and advancing gender equity on campus.
($1000 Award) is given to a staff member in recognition of their commitments and contributions in the advancement and support of gender equity and service to women.
($1000 Award) is given in recognition of commitments and contributions in the advancement and support of gender equity, and service to women.