Susan Estabrook Kennedy Memorial Scholarship

The College established the Susan Estabrook Kennedy Memorial Scholarship in honor of Susan E. Kennedy, Ph.D., who is remembered as a ‘woman of firsts.’ She published the first book produced by a member of the history department, was the first woman promoted to associate and full professor of history, the first to chair the department, and was VCU’s first recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. In addition, Kennedy served as administrative associate to the president, as associate and interim dean of the College, and as acting vice provost for academic affairs. The award will be made annually to a rising junior or senior history major based on merit.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Junior or Senior History major
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall, 3.5 in history
• While GPA is of great importance, other essential qualities include writing skills, analytical ability, articulateness, and historical mindedness.
• Minimum of 12 hours of history at VCU, 6 hours in upper-division courses

SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION WITH:

• A statement of no more than 250 words explaining your interest in history
• Two letters of recommendation from VCU History faculty