Michael E. Yancey Sphinx-man Scholarship Endowment

In memory and honor of Michael E. Yancey, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, this scholarship will award $1,000 annually to a second year student with preferences given to Black and Native American applicants. Other criteria for the scholarship includes:

  • First-generation student
  • A GPA between 2.4 and 2.9
  • A 300-word biographical essay
  • Two letters of reference, including one from a volunteer community service agency

Award
$1,000
Area of Interest
Library and Information Services
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a first generation college student?
  2. Please provide a 300 word biographical essay.
  3. Please provide one letter of reference from a volunteer community service agency.
  4. Please provide one letter of reference from clergy, employer, sports coach, academic advisor, counselor, or teacher. No immediate family members.