Foundation Scholarships

Barcelo, Ailish Memorial Women's Studies

$100

Available

This scholarship is open to undergraduate female students who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to promoting equal opportunity for women in all situations within the University and/or to enhancing the position of women at the University. Recipients must be active participants in the Women’s Studies program at UW-Eau Claire.

Application forms are available from the Office of Women’s Studies.

Early spring semester, date varies.

The recipient will be chosen on the criteria above by a Women’s Studies faculty/staff committee.

Prior to the annual Women’s Studies Celebration held during Women’s History Month in March.

Recipient is announced at the annual Women’s Studies Celebration held during Women’s History Month. The Director of Women’s Studies shall complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.

The Ailish Barcelo Women’s Studies Scholarship was established by Christine Webster in memory of Ailish, a 2004 UW-Eau Claire graduate who died on November 25, 2006, along with her cousin as a result of a car accident while she was visiting family and friends in Egypt. Ailish was an active and engaged student leader at UW-Eau Claire, providing leadership to the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Women’s Studies program. She touched many people in her short time here. Recipients are encouraged to write a thank you letter addressed to Christine Webster and sent to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Office, S-214.