Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship in Social Work

The Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship was established by Joyce O’Beckett, Ph.D. The fund honors Rita Schleueter, an M.S.W. student and friend of Dr. Beckett, professor emeritus in the School of Social Work. The Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship is awarded to incoming, meritorious, full-time freshmen with a demonstrated knowledge of the African American culture and interest in pursuing a career in clinical social work. The scholarship is renewable for three years, provided the student remains in good academic standing. This scholarship is for new first time students only and is renewable.