Edward L. and Rhelda Marby Morgan, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund

FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
This scholarship will provide a minimum of $1000 to be applied towards tuition, fees, books and supplies for students. The scholarship will be awarded solely to graduate students. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least half of their program. The scholarship is renewable.
Any major/area of study is eligible for the scholarship, but a preference will be given to students studying English, Education or Theology.
Preference will also be given to non-traditional students (generally considered to be students returning to higher education after being in the workforce, students working full-time while enrolled and/or students with children), and any students currently working as teachers in a public school or studying to become a teacher

An essay will be required in the application process. Completion of this essay requires all applicants to review Dr. Rhelda Morgan’s biography (located here:https://www.rheldamorgan.com/biography/)

Award
$1000 Fall/Spring
Scopes
Graduate Education, Diversity
Deadline
07/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Preference for this scholarship will be given to non-traditional students (generally considered to be students returning to higher education after being in the workforce, students working full-time while enrolled and/or students with children), and any students currently working as teachers in a public school or studying to become a teacher. If you fit any of these criteria, please describe briefly below:
  2. Please upload a 700-1000 word essay where you indicate how Dr. Rhelda Morgan's life inspires your own educational journey, and share insight into how her life-inspired scholarship support will impact your experience as a non-traditional student. Please reference Dr. Morgans Biography (included in the help text below and can also be viewed at this link: https://www.rheldamorgan.com/biography/)