Shirley Motley Portwood and Harry Michael Portwood Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a History student who has demonstrated excellence in their academic work and an interest in becoming active in politics or education in the future.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled full-time at SIUE.
  • Be majoring in History.
  • Be nominated by a History faculty member who teaches a course in African American History.
  • Demonstrate excellence in their academic work.
  • Demonstrate an interest in becoming active in politics or education in the future.

The recipient will be selected by faculty within the Department of Historical Studies.

Award
$500.00
Area of Interest
College of Arts and Sciences, History
Deadline
02/28/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Faculty Nomination
    • Faculty Member Name:
    • I confirm that the faculty member listed above has nominated me for this scholarship.
    • Nominating Faculty Member’s SIUE Email:
  2. Academic Excellence & Future Goals