Human Development and Family Science Scholarships

Rising Junior or Senior, Human Development 

Rising junior or senior in Human Development with a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall and a clear commitment to a career related to the education and/or development of children and their families. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need, a passion for family and child development, and a commitment to succeed. 

Eligibility and Criteria for Williamson Award

1. Education and/or development of children and their families 

2. Grade point average of at least 3.0 overall 

3. Brief statement regarding financial need (student does not need to be eligible for or receive financial aid to be eligible for this award ) 

4. Must be a continuing student 

Rising Senior in Human Development

Rising senior in Human Development with an in-major grade point average of at least 3.5 and a record of extracurricular leadership and community service 

Eligibility and Criteria for Giannotti  Award

1. Extracurricular leadership and community service 

2. Grade point average of at least 3.5 overall 

3. Must be a continuing student 

Undergraduate, Human Development 

Continuing undergraduate students enrolled in Human Development with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall who are 1) pursuing a curriculum that includes a formal internship at Adult Day Services, 2) planning to pursue a career in adult day care, or 3) planning to pursue a career in gerontology.  Preference shall be given to students with 1) sensitivity and commitment to supporting Adult Day Services clients, families, and program staff; 2) demonstrated financial need; 3) extracurricular leadership with activities and professional associations related to aging; and 4) volunteer service related to gerontology.  

Eligibility and Criteria for Schlenker Award 

1. Gerontology interests 

2. Grade point average of at least 3.0 overall 

3. Must be a continuing student