Morgridge Family Scholarship
The Morgridge Family Scholarship is a stipend that is bestowed bi-annually to Plymouth State University students planning to support the costs of a credit bearing internship in the tradition of experiential learning. There are basic costs associated with an internship that can be prohibitive for students of modest financial means. The purpose of the Morgridge Family Scholarship Fund is to grant stipend(s) or honorarium(s) to qualified Plymouth State University students to ease their financial burden.
The recipient(s) may use the funds for any costs related to his or her internship: for travel expenses, lodging, clothing, meals, materials, etc. The $500 award is funded from an endowment established at Plymouth State University by John D. (‘85) and Carrie Morgridge.
How To Apply
To be considered for this award, a student must complete all sections of the Application Form, provide a resume, and write an essay of no more than 500 words outlining his or her internship plans explaining how his or her participation, goals, and objectives illustrate a similar spirit, enthusiasm, and willingness to expand oneself with new challenges and exciting opportunities much the same way that John Morgridge did as a student here at Plymouth State University. The essay should illustrate how the award money will facilitate those plans, and should indicate the ways in which the internship experience will benefit the student, the site, and the Plymouth State community.
Application form, essay, and resume must be submitted to the Internship Coordinator, located in Mary Lyon Hall #034 (Garden Level) no later than May 1 for summer/fall internships and December 1 for winter/spring internships each year. The recipient(s) will be announced by mid-May and mid-December respectively.