Carrie Chapman Catt Legacy of Heroines Scholarships

The Legacy of Heroines program provides scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about gender and politics, the political process, public service, and women’s leadership. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, leadership and specific criteria established by scholarship donors. As part of the criteria set by donors, Legacy of Heroines scholarship recipients are required to participate in mentoring and leadership development programs through the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. These programs include field trips, lunches with campus and community leaders, skills development workshops, and more.

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/11/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. The application deadline for students wishing to be considered for the Legacy of Heroines Scholarship Program is April 11, 2024. Legacy of Heroines scholarship recipients are required to participate in mentoring and leadership development programs through the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
    Do you wish to participate in this program?
  2. If you have not previously received a Legacy of Heroines scholarship, describe your interest in gender and politics, the political process, public service and/or women’s leadership. (500 word maximum)
  3. If you have previously received a Legacy of Heroines scholarship, during which academic year(s) was it received?
  4. If you have previously received a Legacy of Heroines scholarship, explain your involvement in Catt Center programs during the past academic year and how you plan to be involved in the future. Include what you have learned from these programs. (500 word maximum)
  5. If you participate in music activities at ISU, explain your interests or activities related to music. (150 word maximum)
  6. If you have an interest in animal health, explain your interests or activities related to animal health. (150 word maximum)
  7. If you are interested in attending the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, describe your career goals. (150 word maximum)
  8. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, public health, health care administration, health research and/or health policy, describe your career goals. (150 word maximum)
  9. Have you participated in a study abroad or some other international travel experience as a student, or do you plan to while at Iowa State? Please explain. (150 word maximum)
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